Corporate Strategy
Musk offers bittersweet glimpse into what might have been
Tesla could still be a contender. But only if its CEO faces a few home truths and reprioritises
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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
Policy and Regulation
Tariff hit drags Volvo sales expectations lower
The firm is now offering a range of growth in volumes on the back of European and US duty hikes
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
Vehicle Sales
VW launches first car in new China-only range
The ID. UNYX sub-brand is specifically targeted at the Chinese market
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
Charging and Grid
Ionna partner Mercedes persists with own-brand strategy
The OEM is partnering with Starbucks on charging despite also being in consortium
Charging and Grid
TotalEnergies and SSE launch UK charging JV
The French oil major continues its electrification drive
Charging and Grid
Chargepoint names new software chief
The California-headquartered charging firm has filled an important role
Battery and Components
VW and Quantumscape ink new solid state battery co-operation
The OEM and start-up are targeting accelerated mass production of the fledgling technology