Policy and Regulation
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Battery and Components
ABTC hails lithium resource as 'one of best in US'
Hopes grow for another material domestic lithium source making it to production
Policy and Regulation
European Council rubberstamps RoO delay
Tariff-free trade between the UK and EU will continue until 2027 while industry adjusts
Policy and Regulation
EV myths go global
Significant proportion of car buyers in four of the West's largest national markets have swallowed up anti-EV propaganda
Charging and Grid
VW Group joins Tesla charging system
Electrify America owner waves white flag on CCS
Policy and Regulation
Canada to phase out ICE vehicles by 2035
The country is taking a familiar approach of increasing annual targets and the ability to trade credits
Elon Musk
Tesla chargers officially become industry standard
But OEMs remains wary of Tesla control of a charging technology monopoly
Battery and Components
Freyr gets DoE loan application invitation
The firm is likely to prioritise spending in the US, rather than Europe, until the latter can provide incentives competitive with the IRA
Corporate Strategy
Nio secures $2.2bn injection to boost international ambitions
Abu Dhabi investment fund CYVN becomes largest stakeholder in the OEM
Policy and Regulation
Germany's EV sector rocked by earlier-than-expected subsidy cut
Immediate halt to consumer discounts for BEVs
Elon Musk
Tesla receives $152mn incentive package for Mexico gigafactory
Tesla will bring affordable new model to the facility once operational post-2026
Charging and Grid
UK's largest ultra-fast charging site gets approval
UK's largest ultra-fast charging site gets approval
