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Vietnam's Vinfast To Build $2 Billion Electric Vehicle Factory In U.S
Vietnam's automaker VinFast said it has signed a preliminary deal to initially invest $2 billion to build a factory in North Carolina to make electric buses, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) along with batteries for EVs.
Tesla Signed Secret Nickel Supply Deal With Vale - Report
Apr 4, 2022 05:24 AM
Tesla Inc has signed an undisclosed deal with Brazilian mining company Vale S.A. for the supply of nickel to the electric car maker.
Waymo Offers Driverless Rides To San Francisco Employees, Expands In Phoenix
Apr 4, 2022 05:17 AM
Alphabet Inc unit Waymo said it has started offering driverless rides to employees in San Francisco.
Britain Should Strictly Regulate "Fire Risk" E-Scooters, Insurers Say
Apr 4, 2022 01:01 AM
The e-scooters' lithium batteries posed a fire risk and their transportation and storage should also be regulated, the trade bodies said.
Thais Turn To EVs At Motor Show As Petrol Prices Soar
Apr 4, 2022 12:54 AM
Thousands attended the Bangkok International Motor Show this week where electric vehicles (EVs) were in the spotlight due to rising petrol prices.
Giga-Casting And Robots: How Volkswagen's Trinity Aims To CatchUp With Tesla
Apr 3, 2022 10:32 PM
As Tesla kicks off production at its new German plant this month, Volkswagen is weeks away from finalising plans for a 2 billion euro ($2.2 billion) electric vehicle (EV) factory that it hopes will bring it up to speed with its U.S. rival.
EV Startup Faraday Future Gets SEC Subpoena On Inaccurate Statements
Apr 3, 2022 10:19 PM
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has subpoenaed some members of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc's management team as part of a probe into inaccurate statements made to its investors.
Brazil's CBMM To Supply Niobium Battery Cells For Horwin Electric Motorcycles
Apr 3, 2022 10:11 PM
Brazilian mining company CBMM will start using technology it developed with Toshiba to supply niobium battery cells for fast-charging electric motorcycles.
Build Or Buy? Automakers Chasing Tesla Rethink Dependence On Suppliers
Apr 3, 2022 10:02 PM
Automakers racing to develop battery-powered, software-driven vehicles to compete with Tesla Inc are confronting a new challenge: what technology to build themselves, and what to keep buying from suppliers.
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