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EU new car sales flat in July as battery EVs lose market share, says ACEA

Improvements in the Belgian, Dutch and French electric-vehicle (EV) markets failed to offset a drop of almost 37 per cent in sales

BYD eyes 50% overseas sales after it posts strong first half results

Rising overseas shipments contributed to a record June quarter for deliveries for BYD, with the company posting a 40 per cent year-on-year increase in electric and plug-in hybrid sales

Ather Energy, Google partner to give real-time info on charging stations

Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy on Wednesday said it has collaborated with Google to give real-time availability information on two-wheeler fast charging stations to EV users. The collaboration will allow EV users with the Light Electric Combined Charging System - LECCS, the official Indian EV charging connector standard, on their two-wheelers to find 'Ather Grid' fast chargers on Google with complete live status updates of the chargers, the company said in a statement. Chargers with LECCS will appear when searching for 'EV charger near me' or 'charging stations" on Google Maps and whenever a new charger is installed, it will also be listed on Google Maps, it added. Ather Grid's fast-charging network for electric two-wheelers is based on the indigenously developed LECCS, which is approved for nation-wide adoption by the Bureau of Indian Standards, Ather Energy said. The new standard was launched last year in a significant move towards building a universal standard through .

Samsung SDI finalises deal to build $3.5 bn joint EV battery factory in US

The plan was first announced in April 2023 when GM and Samsung SDI said the joint venture would cost more than $3 billion, with planned production capacity of 30 GWh and operations to begin in 2026

EKA Mobility enters into strategic pact with IKEA for EV vans supply

Commercial electric vehicle maker EKA Mobility on Tuesday said it has formed a strategic partnership with Swedish furniture retailer IKEA for supply of electric delivery vans in India. Under the partnership, Eka has already delivered 10 such vehicles to IKEA, with plans to expand the fleet across multiple regions in the country, EKA Mobility said. The collaboration is a part of IKEA's plan to electrify its last-mile delivery fleet in the country, it said. The transition to electric delivery vans is expected to significantly reduce IKEA's carbon footprint, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly logistics operation, EKA mobility said. "By supplying IKEA with our advanced electric delivery vans, we are not only contributing to a cleaner environment but also showcasing the potential of electric vehicles in transforming the logistics industry," said Rohit Srivastava, Chief Growth Officer at EKA Mobility. "As we grow in India with an EV first approach, IKEA Indi

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

China on Tuesday accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching U.S. duties on Chinese-made EVs. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement the tariffs would disrupt the stability of global industrial and supply chains, severely impact China-Canada economic and trade ties and damage the interests of enterprises in both countries. China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposes this, the statement read. Canada claims it supports free trade and the multilateral trading system based on (World Trade Organization) rules, but it blatantly violated WTO rules and announced it will take unilateral tariff measures by blindly following individual countries. It is typical trade protectionism, it added. The ministry urged Canada to immediately correct its wrong practices and said that Beijing would take any necessary measures to defend the rights and interests of Chinese ...

Canada follows US, Europe, in imposing 100% tariff on Chinese EVs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Ottawa was acting to counter what he called China's intentional, state-directed policy of over-capacity

China's BYD to use Huawei's autonomous driving system in off-road EVs

The Bao 8 SUV under the Fangchengbao lineup will be the first BYD model to sport Huawei's Qiankun intelligent driving system

China's Xpeng aims to manufacture EVs in Europe to blunt import tariffs

Volkswagen AG's Chinese partner is in the initial stages of selecting a site in the European Union as part of its future plan to localise production, Chief Executive Officer He Xiaopeng said

Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, says PM Justin Trudeau

Ottawa will also impose a 25 per cent tariff on imported steel and aluminum from China, Trudeau told reporters in Halifax, Nova Scotia

China's EV maker's weak response to EU proves costly in tariff dispute

The main factor driving the uneven treatment appears to be varying levels of cooperation

Tesla's steep price reductions are fueling used eletric vehicle sales

CarMax Inc.'s superstore in Fremont, California, has seen a stream of shoppers more willing than ever to kick the tires on an electric vehicle

Volkswagen's battery targets not 'set in stone', battery chief tells FAS

Volkswagen had said in 2021 that it wanted to build up to 240 gigawatt hours of battery capacity by 2030, of which 200 gigawatt hours would be built by its battery subsidiary PowerCo

Principal scientific advisor bats for inclusion of e-trucks in FAME-III

Outlines comprehensive plan to transition India's trucking sector to zero-emission vehicles

Xiaomi will swallow EV losses for now to join Tesla, BYD in big leagues

We're more focused on our growth than profitability at this point, said Lam, a trained engineer and former Credit Suisse banker who orchestrated some of Xiaomi's biggest bets

Chinese EV maker BYD eyes state incentives for Mexico manufacturing plant

Mexico's federal government, under pressure from the US, is keeping Chinese automakers at arm's length

Ford to shift EV strategy by building new lower-cost pickup, commercial van

Facing competition from automakers with lower costs, Ford Motor Co is shifting its electric vehicle strategy and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van. The company says all will cost less, have longer range and be profitable within a year of reaching showrooms. Ford, which is losing millions on its current EVs, gave few details about the new products. But it said production of its next generation full-size electric pickup truck in Tennessee will be delayed 18 months, until 2027. The company also says it won't build fully electric three-row SUVs due to high battery costs, but instead will focus on making those vehicles as gas-electric hybrids. The other new pickup will be mid-sized, based on new underpinnings developed by a small team in California. It also will go on sale in 2027. Production of the unspecified van will start at an assembly plant west of Cleveland in 2026. The changes will force Ford to write down USD 400 million of its ...

Tata Motors teams with Delta, Thunderplus to grow India's EV charging grid

Tata Motor's partnership aims to expand the availability of EV charging stations on high-traffic routes in India, especially in the commercial sector

TaMo ties up with two firms to expand charging infra for electric CVs

Tata Motors on Wednesday said it has tied up with Delta Electronics India and Thunderplus Solutions to set up charging infrastructure for its range of electric commercial vehicles (CVs). As part of the MoU inked between the parties, 250 new fast-charging stations for electric commercial vehicles would be set up across the country. Strategically located in and around over 50 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kochi, among others, these new charging stations will significantly increase the existing network of 540 commercial vehicle charging points, Tata Motors said in a statement. Basis its understanding of the commercial EV movement, the commercial vehicle major will recommend optimal locations and nearest dealerships for setting up the fast-charging stations, the company said. While Delta Electronics will supply the necessary hardware, Thunderplus Solutions will install and operate them, it added. E-commerce companies, parcel and courier service provide

EU draft on tariffs for Chinese EVs brings 'enormous risks': CAAM

European Commission published draft findings of its high-profile investigation into alleged subsidies for imports of Chinese-made EVs, which included some revisions to proposed punitive tariffs