President Biden wants to increase adoption, but his tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs
Plus, how Europe’s playing catch up with a new Nato tech defence fund
EV manufacturer joins a list of firms who have run out of road
US start-up becomes latest to succumb to difficulties hitting the sector
Economist and member of China’s five-year plan committee reflects on geopolitical and trade tensions — including electric vehicle exports
Smartphone battery leader says new material will boost energy storage for smaller gadgets first
Confusion over aims inevitably leads to confusion over means
Scaled-down internal combustion engines will sit alongside batteries in reimagined car breed
Vote a vindication for head of electric-car maker following Delaware court ruling that struck down 2018 package
Tariff announcement from Brussels prompts Citroën and Fiat brand owner to move part of Leapmotor output
Stock of Tesla’s China rival rises as much as 9% following Brussels’ announcement of electric vehicle import duties
Brussels’ duties heighten trade tensions with Beijing but are unlikely to stop the advance of Chinese-made electric cars
Brussels acts against imports it says are heavily subsidised by Beijing despite German warnings move could spark trade war
Belgian group says demand from carmakers has deteriorated in recent weeks
Key material for electric vehicle batteries has been neglected by industry to date, giving China almost 100% of market
Also in this newsletter: Why won’t European carmakers invest in European electric vehicles?
Shut out of the US by tariffs and facing a backlash in Europe, Chinese carmakers could end up dominating many emerging markets
Increase despite threat of higher tariffs on battery-run cars made in Asian country
Also in this newsletter: Brussels warns major tech platforms to do more against Russian disinformation
EV maker faces tight vote over Musk pay and reincorporation but investment platforms fail to put systems in place
Move comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and competition from Chinese rivals
Japanese carmaker unveils latest fuel-based technology to be used alongside batteries in hybrid vehicles
Manufacturers are likely to target expansion in Europe with luxury models that offer new features to consumers
Manufacturers are betting on ‘flex-fuel hybrid’ as South American nation charts alternative path to decarbonisation
Xerotech is pushing into the small but growing market to electrify trucks, diggers and other heavy vehicles
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