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Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world's No. 3 automaker
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5 hours, 13 minutes ago

Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world's No. 3 automaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger, forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. Toyota has technology partnerships with Japan’s Mazda Motor Corp. and Subaru Corp. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month, with unconfirmed reports saying that …

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Nissan, Honda announce merger, creating world’s third-largest carmaker
15 hours, 15 minutes ago

Nissan, Honda announce merger, creating world’s third-largest carmaker

Al Jazeera  

Plans, which include Mitsubishi, announced as Japan tries to gain foothold in electric vehicle market. Japan’s Honda and Nissan are planning a merger, which would create the world’s third-largest carmaker as the industry pivots away from fossil fuels. Honda, currently Japan’s second-largest carmaker, is widely viewed as the only national partner able to rescue Nissan, which has struggled since former …

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Biden makes a last big push to keep Trump from killing the electric car
5 days, 15 hours ago

Biden makes a last big push to keep Trump from killing the electric car

Politico  

Trump has already vowed to undo California’s electric vehicle rules, similar to his effort five years ago to stop the state from imposing car and truck pollution standards more stringent than the federal government’s. The first Trump administration argued that California was effectively imposing fuel economy rules by regulating vehicles’ greenhouse gas emissions. AGAIN, MERRY CHRISTMAS!” Hallowed history Asked whether …

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The retreat from the world’s largest auto market has begun
6 days, 15 hours ago

The retreat from the world’s largest auto market has begun

CNN  

New York CNN — It wasn’t long ago that China was by far the largest and most profitable market for General Motors. “Every international brand is suffering in China.” While GM has yet to announce the details of its restructuring in China, Schuster and other experts said most Western automakers, including GM, are looking at how long they can stay …

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Not only Volkswagen and Nissan, automakers world over are struggling after a rewarding pandemic
1 week ago

Not only Volkswagen and Nissan, automakers world over are struggling after a rewarding pandemic

Firstpost  

A few years ago, automakers were celebrating record profits as the pandemic caused new car shortages, allowing them to raise prices. Now, the industry is facing a harsh reality, according to a report A few years ago, automakers were celebrating record profits as the pandemic caused new car shortages, allowing them to raise prices. Competition from China is “starting to …

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Blue book details EU's jeopardizing industrial policy
1 week, 2 days ago

Blue book details EU's jeopardizing industrial policy

China Daily  

New China-built electric vehicles of the company Xpeng are seen parked in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, Oct 24, 2024. The European Union's industrial policy for lithium batteries, photovoltaic products and electric vehicles under the guise of green transition may jeopardize global development, according to a blue book issued on Saturday. The blue book, titled "The EU's Industrial Subsidy Policy …

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The climate cost of Trump’s tariffs
1 week, 4 days ago

The climate cost of Trump’s tariffs

Raw Story  

Shortly after he was elected, Donald Trump announced an economic gambit that was aggressive even by his standards. “The consensus on the first round of Trump tariffs is that generally did not improve American productivity,” said Alex Muresianu, a senior policy analyst at the Tax Foundation, a right-leaning think tank. They didn’t achieve much.” The recently threatened tariffs would ratchet …

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TIVOLT Electric Vehicles inks pact with Tata Power Renewable Energy to build charging ecosystem
1 week, 5 days ago

TIVOLT Electric Vehicles inks pact with Tata Power Renewable Energy to build charging ecosystem

Live Mint  

Mumbai, Dec 11 Murugappa Group-run TCI Clean Mobility subsidiary TIVOLT Electric Vehicles on Wednesday said it has signed a pact with EV charging solutions provider Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited to build a charging ecosystem for its electric commercial vehicles. Under the collaboration, Tata Power Renewable Energy will bring its extensive experience in setting up and managing an expansive EV …

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ARAI showcases achievements in mobility domain on 58th annual day
1 week, 5 days ago

ARAI showcases achievements in mobility domain on 58th annual day

Hindustan Times  

The Automotive Research Association of India – an autonomous body with the ministry of heavy industries, Government of India, for close to six decades – on its 58th annual day on December 10 showcased its achievements in the mobility domain and its contribution in making the industry safe, smart and sustainable through various activities like certification, standard formulation, and development …

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China’s CATL forms joint venture with Stellantis to build electric vehicle battery factory in Spain
1 week, 6 days ago

China’s CATL forms joint venture with Stellantis to build electric vehicle battery factory in Spain

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Chinese electric battery company CATL and automaker Stellantis will build a major battery factory in northern Spain, the partners announced Tuesday. The EU, like the United States, is applying tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China to help protect domestic producers and encourage Chinese carmakers to move production to Europe and create local jobs. Spain’s Minister of …

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Electric Cars Could Last Much Longer Than You Think
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Electric Cars Could Last Much Longer Than You Think

Wired  

EVs are practically worthless secondhand, because the huge batteries will need expensive replacement after a few years. “There is an immense amount of consumer concern around the state of the battery that you buy in a secondhand vehicle,” says James Wallace, cofounder of Fortescue’s battery intelligence division Elysia. “Using that we can estimate at any given time what the total …

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Seven homes uninhabitable after parking garage fire in Rotterdam
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Seven homes uninhabitable after parking garage fire in Rotterdam

NL Times  

A fire in a parking garage on Katadreuffestraat near the Laan op Zuid early Sunday morning has left seven homes uninhabitable due to structural damage caused by the blaze. Five cars, including at least three electric vehicles, caught fire in the garage, prompting the evacuation of dozens of residents. "Residents of seven apartments cannot return home," stated the Rijnmond Safety …

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Number of petrol cars on the road has PEAKED this year - a 'seismic shift' to EVs is coming, experts say
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Number of petrol cars on the road has PEAKED this year - a 'seismic shift' to EVs is coming, experts say

Daily Mail  

A 'genuine landmark' has been achieved this year with 18.7million petrol cars on the road. Auto Trader's latest motoring forecast is for volumes of cars running on unleaded will steadily decrease from 2025 onwards, tumbling to just 11.1million units by 2034 - a decline of 40 per cent. Petrol cars on the road have PEAKED: Auto Trader says numbers will …

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Consumer Reports survey finds electric vehicle reliability improving but lagging gas models
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Consumer Reports survey finds electric vehicle reliability improving but lagging gas models

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a wide gap with gas-powered automobiles, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports said its 2024 survey of subscribers representing about 300,000 vehicle owners found that Subaru was the most reliable brand for the first time, followed by perennial top finishers Lexus and …

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Ford's UK boss demands 'substantial' taxpayer subsidies for electric vehicles as sales fall below 'aggressive' government targets to phase out petrol and diesel motors by 2030
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ford's UK boss demands 'substantial' taxpayer subsidies for electric vehicles as sales fall below 'aggressive' government targets to phase out petrol and diesel motors by 2030

Daily Mail  

Ford's UK boss has demanded a return of subsidies for electric cars that were scrapped in 2022 - as new figures show manufacturers are not on target to hit the Government's 22 per cent sales goal for this year. Lisa Brankin, chair of Ford UK and Ireland, says the Government needs to introduce 'substantial' subsidies to drive sales of electric …

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Reeves under pressure to scrap £2k tax on electric cars
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Reeves under pressure to scrap £2k tax on electric cars

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rachel Reeves is under pressure to scrap plans to impose a …

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Newsom tries to redefine the California-vs.-Trump narrative
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Newsom tries to redefine the California-vs.-Trump narrative

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom makes an announcement on the economy and jobs at the West Fresno Center Campus of Fresno City College on Nov. 21, 2024. “Gavin Newsom has led the Democratic Party into a place where they can win these cultural battles, but that’s not what this election was about,” Madrid said. “When you’re talking about greater tax credits for Hollywood …

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Cost of using rapid EV chargers ‘stubbornly high’ – report
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cost of using rapid EV chargers ‘stubbornly high’ – report

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Prices for public rapid charging of electric vehicles remain “stubbornly high”, new figures show. RAC …

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How Smart Logistics is Helping the Netherlands Move Towards a Cleaner Future
3 weeks, 4 days ago

How Smart Logistics is Helping the Netherlands Move Towards a Cleaner Future

NL Times  

The environmental impact of transport is significant. Fortunately, more and more logistics companies are implementing smart solutions to reduce their ecological footprint and create a cleaner future. This collaboration, often facilitated by platforms and independent logistics service providers, makes it easier for companies to make sustainable choices without compromising on service. An example of a company focused on smart, sustainable …

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Delhi cabinet extends EV policy till March 2025, restarts subsidy on electric vehicles purchase
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi cabinet extends EV policy till March 2025, restarts subsidy on electric vehicles purchase

India TV News  

Amid a series of decisions announced during the state cabinet meeting held today, the Delhi government on Thursday also declared the extension of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy till March 31, 2025. "The Delhi Cabinet has today decided to restart the stalled "Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy." Till 2019-20, only 4% of the vehicles registered in Delhi were electric vehicles, but …

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The UK will consult on sales targets for automakers during the transition to electric vehicles
3 weeks, 4 days ago

The UK will consult on sales targets for automakers during the transition to electric vehicles

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s new Labour government will launch a consultation on auto manufacturers’ sales targets during the transition to electric vehicles, following the decision by Stellantis, the owner of Vauxhall, to close its van factory in southern England at the potential cost of 1,100 jobs. Reynolds confirmed plans to review the ZEV mandate as part of a consultation on the …

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UK to water down electric car making rules as Vauxhall closes factory
3 weeks, 5 days ago

UK to water down electric car making rules as Vauxhall closes factory

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government will water down …

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Newsom: If Trump cuts energy credits, we'll pass our own — and exclude Musk's Tesla
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Newsom: If Trump cuts energy credits, we'll pass our own — and exclude Musk's Tesla

Raw Story  

Donald Trump and his right-hand man, tech billionaire Elon Musk, want to abolish federal tax subsidies for electric vehicles. Gavin Newsom is issuing a threat, reported The Daily Beast: if those tax credits go away, California will pass its own— and add a requirement that disqualifies Musk's company. Even though Musk himself runs Tesla, the country's most famous electric vehicle …

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Newsom says California will offer rebates on electric vehicles if Trump removes tax credit
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Newsom says California will offer rebates on electric vehicles if Trump removes tax credit

Hindustan Times  

California Governor Gavin Newsom has challenged Donald Trump amid the president-elect's proposed plans to eliminate the federal tax credit on electric vehicles. Newsom challenges Trump's plans to eliminate federal tax credits on electric vehicles “Consumers continue to prove the skeptics wrong – zero-emission vehicles are here to stay,” Newsom said in a statement, proposing a new version of the state’s …

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