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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Corporate Strategy
Vinfast brings manufacturing to India
Vietnamese challenger wants to 'go local' in ten key markets
Ford
Ford enjoys first-ever 10,000+ BEV month
As tax credits end for the Mustang Mach E and demand wobbles, Ford is still banking on the SUV to buoy its EV division.
Battery and Components
China positions for strong sodium-ion foothold
Chinese firms could leverage cross-compatible LFP manufacturing to scale sodium production rapidly
Policy and Regulation
US automotive carbon emissions 'relatively flat' without EVs – EPA
Some major OEMs see increased emissions per mile owing to engorged ICE vehicle size
Corporate Strategy
Fisker turns to dealers to boost deliveries
The usually preferred direct sales model of EV pure plays has returned sluggish results thus far
Reference
Is EREV the next big Chinese trend Western OEMs risk missing?
That electrification innovation born in China does not stay in China is a lesson everyone should learn
Rivian
Rivian's Q4 conversion rate drops below 80pc
Widely anticipated annual production guidance beat overshadowed by inventory conerns
Charging and Grid
UK 'well short' of motorway charging goals
Funding delays and grid connection issues hamper rollout on trunk road network
Mercedes
Mercedes to extend footing of lost German EV incentives bill
Legacy OEM announces an extension to its scheme to cover the cost of withdrawn federal subsidies
Vehicle Sales
Lack of clarity mars better Fisker delivery numbers
Share price still jumps by 24pc after company issues delivery progress update
Vehicle Sales
Li Auto ends transformational year with store opening blitz
The EREV maker has left previously comparable rivals far behind
Vehicle Sales
France and second tier markets maintain European BEV growth
Despite year-on-year slides in four of the six largest national markets, Europe’s all-electric new sales grew again in November