Vehicle Sales
Timetable for more affordable Tesla slips further
Musk no longer dangling the possibility of a 2024 rollout of his firm’s new offering
Battery and Components
Albemarle takes full control of Australian lithium project
Expanding Western Australian venture will no longer have a junior partner
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Albemarle, a leading US resource provider for lithium battery production, has announced an amendment to an agreement with Australian miner Mineral Resources (Min Res) take 100pc control of the Kemerton lithium hydroxide processing facility in Australia, which is currently in an expansion phase.
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Battery and Components
Volvo dismisses software fears
Concerns over glitches with its new EX30 are already old news, the firm says, but does not rule out physical EX90 recalls
Volkswagen
VW and Xpeng turn focus to ADAS and AD
The two firms have firmed up a joint E/E architecture development agreement
Battery and Components
LFP to struggle against NMC in Europe and US – Bain
The consulting heavyweight sees China maintaining big lead in the challenger EV battery chemistry
Battery and Components
BMW to start road testing new electric motor technology
Collaboration with start-up promises efficiency and range gains, but not necessarily any time soon