After filing for bankruptcy protection in the US last year, struggling EV battery maker Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
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BT Abandons Plan To Turn Roadside Cabinets Into EV Chargers
BT throws in the towel to install 60,000 EV chargers utilising roadside cabinets, after installing just one EV charger in Scotland
Biden Administration To Loan Rivian $6.6 Billion For EV Factory
Consequence for Elon Musk? Biden administration provisionally agrees $6.6 billion loan to Rivian, so it can construct EV factory in Georgia
Fisker Unable To Migrate EV Data To New Owner’s Server
Firesale buyer files emergency objection, after bankrupt Fisker states it cannot transfer vital EV data to new servers
Canada Imposes 100 Percent Tariffs On Chinese EVs
Consequence of unfair subsidies? Canada becomes latest Western market to impose tariffs on China-made electric vehicles
Ford Pulls Back On EV Spending
Ford signals a reduction on electric vehicle spending, dropping plans for a EV SUV and postponing launch of EV pickup
Tesla To Receive Lower EU Tariff For Chinese-Made EVs
Imported Tesla electric vehicles from China to receive lower tariff, after European Union halves its planned import duty
Tesla Issues Recall For 1.6 Million Cars In China
Recall of over 1.6 million Tesla EVs in China comes amid problems with the boot (or trunk) latch not locking correctly
China’s BYD Signs $1bn Deal For Factory In Turkey
BYD, China's largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, is to setup a manufacturing plant in Turkey, as EU tariff talks falter
EU Tariffs On Chinese EVs Come Into Force
Higher EU tariffs on certain Chinese EV makers kicked in this week, as Brussels follows US to protect domestic motor industry
Fisker Seeks Approval For Firesale Of Remaining EVs
Fisker asks bankruptcy judge for permission to sell remaining Ocean SUV at just $14,000 per EV, down from $70,000
Tesla Sales Fall For Second Straight Quarter
Despite price cuts, Tesla's global sales fall for the second straight quarter in another sign of weakening demand for EVs
Fisker Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
EV maker Fisker files for bankruptcy protection in the US – the second EV venture led by car designer Henrik Fisker to do so
EU To Impose Tariffs Up To 38 Percent On Chinese EVs
European Commission investigation provisionally concludes China offers unfair subsidies to its EV makers – tariffs announced
Elon Musk Disagrees With US Tariffs On Chinese EVs
Tesla's Elon Musk confirms opposition to the Biden Administration's implementation of 100 percent tariffs on Chinese EVs
Electric Vehicles Twice As Likely To Hit Pedestrians – Study
Study analysed UK road collisions, finds pedestrians twice as likely to be hit by an electric or hybrid car, than a petrol or diesel car
EU Widens Investigations Into Chinese Imports, Subsidies
After the United States imposes 100 percent tariffs on certain Chinese goods, Europe widens its investigations into Chinese goods
Protestors Clash With Police At Tesla Gigafactory In Germany
Hundreds of climate activists clashed with police outside Tesla gigafactory near Berlin, in protest over its expansion plans
Biden Administration Imposes 100 Percent Tariff On Chinese EVs
Electric vehicles made in China are now subject to a 100 percent tariff, to protect US manufacturers from cheap imports
Tesla Owners Lose Battery Range Class Action Bid
Setback for Tesla owners, after federal judge rules legal claims over false range claims, must be pursued individually
BYD Ramps Up EV Price War In China With Cheaper Models
Pressure for Tesla. Price war increases for EVs in China, after BYD unveils cheaper versions of two of its models
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
Tesla Launches Cheaper Model X, Model S EVs
Cost of living spec? Electric car giant Tesla launches new versions of existing models, but just that little bit cheaper
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
Tesla Cuts EV Prices In US, UK, Europe
Elon Musk's Tesla continues to cut prices of its electric vehicles, amid slowing demand and huge share price decline
EU Parliament Approves Ban On Combustion Cars By 2035
Move to electric vehicles continues, after European lawmakers vote to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035
Tesla Researchers Tout 100 Year Battery Design
Tesla's advanced battery researchers releases paper of new nickel-based battery that could last 100 years without needing to be replaced
BMW CEO Pushes Back Against Combustion Engine Bans
Oliver Zipse says car makers must not focus solely on building electric vehicles, and points out China controls most of the supply of EV raw materials
Tesla Signs Deal To Source More Nickel – Report
Deal to source essential ingredient for electric vehicle batteries secured by Tesla, amid supply chain issues during pandemic and Ukraine war
Elon Musk Opens Tesla Gigafactory In Germany
Tesla and Elon Musk have officially opened its third factory near Berlin, with first deliveries of its Model Y being made on Tuesday