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Xiaomi Founder Hopes For ‘Win’ With Upcoming Electric Car
Xiaomi founder and chief Lei Jun says company may struggle to keep up with demand as it prepares electric car launch
Tesla Hikes Prices In China Amidst Stiff Domestic EV Competition
Tesla raises prices in China as it sees sales decline in country, with domestic EV makers posting strong gains
Google Maps Utilises AI For Immersive View Tool
The use of AI by Google Maps utilised for launch of Immersive View tool, so users can preview their travel routes
Nvidia, Foxconn Partner Up To Build AI Data Centres
New class of data centres are to be constructed by iPhone maker Foxconn and Nvidia to “accelerate the AI industrial revolution”
Tesla Faces Federal Probes Over Elon Musk Glass House – Report
People living in glass houses? Two federal investigations over Tesla allegedly building Elon Musk large glass house in Texas
Start-Up Xpeng Buys Didi Global’s Electric Car Unit
Chinese ride-hailing leader Didi Global sells EV development project to Xpeng as companies team up on new mass-market car brand
EV Start-Up VinFast Becomes Third Most Valuable Automaker
Surge in shares of Vietnamese electric vehicle start-up VinFast values company third in world after Tesla and Toyota
India ‘Considering’ Tesla Tax Deal To Open Domestic EV Market
Indian government reportedly considering proposal from Tesla that could reduce import duties for EV firms who manufacture locally
Tesla Faces Engineer Claims In Autopilot Fatal Crash Case
Tesla faces claims by multiple company engineers as 2019 Autopilot-linked fatal crash in Florida heads toward trial
Vietnam’s VinFast Car Maker Overtakes GM, Ford After IPO
Shares in VinFast surge 270 percent after IPO, valuing Vietnam’s car manufacturer ahead of Ford and General Motors
Toyota Looks To Lunar Water To Power Manned Moon Vehicle
Toyota building Lunar Cruiser manned moon vehicle with regenerative fuel cell that produces electricity from sunlight and lunar water
Start-Up Eve To Build ‘Flying Taxis’ In Brazil
Embraer spin-off Eve Air Mobility to produce 'flying taxis' at expanded Embraer plant in Taubate, near Sao Paolo and Embraer's headquarters
UK Selected For Battery Gigafactory For Jaguar Land Rover EVs
Tata Group, the Indian owner of Jaguar Land Rover, has selected Somerset in the UK to build a £4 billion battery gigafactory
Tesla Sues Australian Company Over Patent Infringement
Tesla sues Australian supercapacitor manufacturer over alleged infringement of two patents, in response to earlier action
Toyota Claims Battery Breakthrough For EVs
Holy grail moment? Japanese car giant Toyota claims solid-state battery charges in ten minutes and has range of 745 miles
BYD-Mercedes Joint Venture Launches Second EV
BYD-Mercedes EV joint venture Denza Automotive launches second vehicle as it aims to challenge likes of BMW and Audi
Tesla Stock Surges Following Record Deliveries
Tesla sees record sales in second quarter following price cuts in US, UK, China and elsewhere, as Chinese rivals also gain ground
GM Plans Tesla-Compatible Charging Ports Next Year
GM may install Tesla-compatible NACS charging ports in Silverado electric pickup trucks with 2025 model year as Ford also makes switch
Aston Martin Cuts Deal With Lucid For EV Tech
Aston Martin deal with US EV maker Lucid gives British firm access to electric powertrain and battery tech as it prepares electric debut
Eve, Blade Team Up For Electric Flights In Europe
Embraer subsidiary Eve teams with carrier Blade Air Mobility to offer European routes using Eve's upcoming electric 'air taxi'
Cornwall Mines ‘May Have To Export’ Lithium For EVs
Cornwall lithium mine projects may have to export the metal abroad if there is no domestic EV battery infrastructure, says company founder
Volkswagen To Build EV Academy In China’s Hainan
Volkswagen to build electric vehicle academy in China's Hainan province as it seeks to hold on to top spot in world's biggest car market
Tesla Sets New Record With Q1 Vehicle Shipments
Tesla sets new shipment record for first quarter following worldwide price cuts, but faces intense competition and economic uncertainty
Electric Carmaker Nio Pushes New-Model Battery Swap Stations
Electric carmaker Nio plans to build 1,000 more battery swap stations this year using a new design that makes swapping faster
Australian Battery Start-Up Takes Over Failed Britishvolt
Australian start-up Recharge Industries buys failed battery venture Britishvolt from administrators, but has very different plans in mind
Ola Electric Plans ‘World’s Biggest’ EV Hub In India
EV maker Ola Electric plans 'world's biggest' electric vehicle manufacturing centre in southern India as it seeks to localise supply chain
Tesla To Open 7,500 Chargers In US To Other EVs
Biden administration announces that Tesla will open 7,500 chargers to vehicles from other EV makers in the US
Australian Start-Up To Take Over Battery Maker Britishvolt
Australian battery start-up Recharge Industries reaches deal with administrators to take over collapsed UK battery venture Britishvolt
Britishvolt Calls In Administrators, After Months Of Struggle
Despite staff at battery start-up Britishvolt in Northumberland taking a pay cut last year, the firm has now filed for administration