Policy and Regulation
The darkest hour is before dawn
Reasons to be cheerful as well as fearful for the year ahead
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Battery and Components
Freyr hails trials milestone
The battery challenger has taken another step in proving up its innovative production process
Vehicle Sales
Stellantis tries to shrug off January European BEV gloom
The Franco-Italian conglomerate’s all-electric sales reports a good start to the year, but the devil is in the detail
Vehicle Sales
Volvo hails PHEVs ‘used as intended’
Customers are using the electric drive more than their ICE
Vehicle Sales
Volvo BEV sales growth to accelerate
Firm says January increases will be topped later in the year
Policy and Regulation
French MP aims to accelerate EV fleet growth
Assembly member does not think existing legislation is sufficient or adequately policed
Battery and Components
JV looks to build UK graphite processing plant
The British EV industry could welcome a domestic source of key battery raw material
Corporate Strategy
Stellantis defends Frankenstein BEV platform
Anticipated slower US adoption of all-electric vehicles may be driving compromise on STLA Large
Corporate Strategy
Other automakers covet Renault A-segment platform
The French firm’s first mover advantage on small BEVs is attracting rivals’ attention
Policy and Regulation
‘Pretty childish’ swing in BEV sentiment – Renault’s de Meo
The veteran auto exec thinks the commentariat is overreacting to a short-term change in pace of adoption
Policy and Regulation
Renault chief highlights Franco-German BEV subsidy dichotomy
Different European countries’ BEV incentive schemes are complicating the market
Corporate Strategy
Lack of Tesla margin guidance draws analyst fire
Analyst expectations for more clarity dashed, but longer-term confidence less shaken