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Battery and Components
Panasonic signs US silicon supply deal
Japanese battery maker sees domestic supply chain benefits in a pivot away from graphite
Vehicle Sales
Fiat launches first North American BEV
Stellantis’ French marque is taking on the US fully electric market
Charging and Grid
First Nevi charging station finally opens
Initial public chargers funded by the scheme go live over two years after legislation is passed
Vehicle Sales
Zeekr delivers first European BEV
The Geely-owned Chinese brand has handed over its first vehicle
Battery and Components
Catl gets ever closer to LGES in ex-China sales
US FEOC legislation could offer a route for South Korean and Japanese manufacturers to win back ground
Battery and Components
Musk shares Tesla 48V architecture with competitors
Opening up could spur “domino effect” for whole industry, but integrated manufacturers could have an immediate advantage
Vehicle Sales
France left flying flag for European BEV growth
Europe’s third largest fully electric market still growing as Germany and Norway join the UK in November year-on-year slides
Battery and Components
Stellantis to trial Ample swappable batteries
But analysts are concerned about the conglomerate's focus, or lack of it
Charging and Grid
US charging industry faces workforce challenges
Increasingly software-centric chargers and lack of standardisation leave slim pickings for CPOs
Corporate Strategy
Cruise woes to hit Baidu, Xpeng
Research firm warns that big Chinese AD backers could also face blowback from US market leader’s San Francisco issues
Corporate Strategy
Fisker urges investor patience as stock hits all-time-low
CEO makes the case for ‘long-term opportunities’