Policy and Regulation
The darkest hour is before dawn
Reasons to be cheerful as well as fearful for the year ahead
Latest news (Page 71)
Battery and Components
Electra extends black mass recycling pilot
Promising results will see trials continue
Vehicle Sales
Strong Q3 not enough for Rivian sales guidance upgrade
Better-than-expected deliveries and conversion rate, but stock down after analysts expected raised full-year sales target.
Vehicle Sales
Xpeng sales rebound close to record levels
Chinese automaker almost matches its record sales quarter and is set for year-on-year growth
Vehicle Sales
Tesla sales top last year after three quarters
The US EV pure play is already ahead of 2022
Policy and Regulation
UK promises action on charging rollout
Government’s new 30-point plan largely makes for depressing reading. But there is a chink of light on charging
Corporate Strategy
Faraday Future tries again to get on more even keel
ATM offering and executive salary cut the latest moves to try to improve finances
Corporate Strategy
Fisker raises $150mn to aid production ramp
Pureplay issues $170mn convertible note at 12pc discount
Policy and Regulation
UK ZEV mandate survives with only minor tweaks
Vans and ICE vehicles reducing their carbon footprint get a bit more flexibility
Corporate Strategy
Volkswagen to make A-segment e-SUV
The German OEM shuffles its plans to include a high-volume urban model by mid-decade
Battery and Components
Northvolt commits to Quebec gigafactory
The Swedish battery maker is heading to North America
Vehicle Sales
Surveys diverge on stickability of UK BEVs
Less than one-in-10 BEV drivers considering going back to ICE is consistent. But BEV back to hybrid may be an issue
Policy and Regulation
US appetite grows to cut China out of battery supply chain
Politicians want to go China-free. But there are serious doubts over practicality