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Policy and Regulation
Renault promises cooperation with EU’s China antitrust probe
The French firm wants a level playing field
Vehicle Sales
Dacia welcomes low-cost European BEV competition
But the Chinese-made vehicle is facing up to potentially losing some of its European subsidies
Battery and Components
Factorial opens US solid state battery plant
The eternally promising technology is still some way from reaching mass production
Corporate Strategy
Mitsubishi commits to Ampere
The Alliance member’s participation could lead to additional model development
Corporate Strategy
Rivian new Georgia plant to spit out 400,000 vehicles/yr
Construction on planned factory will start next year
Vehicle Sales
Fisker lowers price on most expensive Ocean
CEO cites market’s “competitive realities”, but price cuts are limited to the Ocean Extreme trim
Corporate Strategy
eGo lists on Nasdaq via Spac
Low production costs touted to break the e-mobility Spac curse
Vehicle Sales
Toyota boosts mass market EV options in Japan Mobility Show line-up
The Japanese OEM tries to provide more evidence it is serious about BEV catch-up
Corporate Strategy
Hyundai to establish vehicle plant in Saudi Arabia
Saudi initiatives to develop domestic car making takes another step
Corporate Strategy
GM and Honda team up for Japanese robotaxis
JV to offer shared cabin autonomous ridehailing beginning in Tokyo in 2026
Charging and Grid
Chargepoint to provide native NACS connectors
Eliminating need for Tesla adapters will streamline charging experience
Battery and Components
Umicore to build Ontario battery facility
Another European firm takes advantage of government largesse to enter the North American battery supply chain