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Indian government orders an investigation into Tata Motors EV fire
India orders an investigation into a fire involving a Tata Motors EV after the automaker described it as an “isolated thermal incident”. Read more…
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Shanghai lockdowns may have impacted Tesla worse than expected
Production at Tesla’s Shanghai factory is on track to fall by over a third this quarter from the first three months of the year. Read more…
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Jidu Auto unveils electric “robot” car with Level 4 autonomy
Baidu’s EV arm Jidu Auto has launched a “robot” concept car with Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities and voice recognition controls. Read more…
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Mercedes to produce its luxury EQS EVs in Thailand
Mercedes-Benz is set to begin production of its electric EQS sedan in Thailand, one of only seven locations in the world to produce it. Read more…
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Attero to invest $1 billion in new battery recycling plants amid EV boom
India’s Attero Recycling will add plants in Poland, Ohio and Indonesia, aiming to tap into a global boom for electric vehicles. Read more…
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Wire harness shortage could speed up transition to EVs
The humble wire harness, a cheap component that bundles cables together could hasten the downfall of combustion cars. Read more…
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Tesla could be building a gigafactory in Indonesia after all
A few months ago after reports that Tesla’s plans to build a gigafactory in Indonesia had fallen through, a deal may be back on the table. Read more…
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VinFast will shift its legal and financial HQ to Singapore
VinFast will move its legal and financial HQ to Singapore in preparation for its IPO and its first production run of cars for the US and EU. Read more…
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VinFast is considering delaying its IPO until 2023
EV startup VinFast is considering delaying its IPO until 2023 due to market headwinds, according to recent reports. Read more…
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India plans new rules to make EV batteries swappable
India is planning new rules to make batteries used in scooters, motorcycles and three-wheeled rickshaws swappable across different models Read more…
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China pushing hard for swappable batteries in electric vehicles
Tesla dismissed electric car battery swapping as “riddled with problems and not suitable for widescale use”. It seems Beijing disagrees. Read more…
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Quantum batteries will let you charge your EV in seconds
One of the problems with electric vehicles is that charging them takes way too long. Quantum batteries could fix that. No, really! Read more…
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Thai government signs MoU with GWM for EV subsidies and tax breaks
The Thai government has announced a new MoU with EV manufacturer GWM offering generous subsidies and tax relief for EV purchases. Read more…
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Volkswagen is forming JVs across Asia to produce cheaper EV batteries
Volkswagen will form joint ventures with Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan to secure nickel and cobalt supplies for electric vehicles in China. Read more…
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Rare earth blockchain to certify standards compliance for EV sustainability
A certification scheme using blockchain for rare earths will ensure materials for magnets in EVs are not linked to toxic pollution. Read more…
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Shell rolls out electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Indonesia
Shell has selected ABB to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities to keep up with demands in Indonesia for low-emission mobility. Read more…
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Australia university to see if your Tesla battery can power your house
The University of Queensland plans a global study to see if spare Tesla battery capacity could support the energy grid and even power homes. Read more…
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Are EVs really eco-friendly? Depends on where and when you charge them
The impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on climate change varies from nation to nation; in some places they pollute more than regular cars. Read more…
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Foxconn eyes global growth through EV strategy across Europe, India
Foxconn is looking at making electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe, India and Latin America and “indirectly” cooperating with German automakers. Read more…
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Tata Motors to invest over $2 billion in its electric vehicle (EV) business
Tata Motors will invest over $2bn in its electric vehicle (EV) business over the next five years after funding from private equity firm TPG. Read more…
