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ABB Acquires Controlling Stake In Incharge Energy
U.S-based InCharge Energy specialises in electric vehicle (EV) commercial charging infrastructure. ABB says the acquisition built on an initial investment and took its stake in the company to approximately 60%.

China's Great Wall Says Will Invest $1.9 Billion In Brazil Over Next Decade
Feb 28, 2022 11:52 PM
Great Wall plans to launch 10 new electrified products within three years in Brazil, four of which will be pure electric vehicles and six hybrids.

Carmaker Stellantis Flags Improved Business Performance In China
Feb 28, 2022 11:50 PM
Stellantis' business performance in China improved markedly in 2021, with its Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile selling more than 100,000 vehicles.

Musk's Bets On Tesla: Human-Like Robots And Self-Driving Cars
Feb 28, 2022 11:46 PM
"I would be shocked if we do not achieve full self-driving safer than human this year. I would be shocked," Elon Musk said.

Waymo And China's Zeekr Partner To Develop Driverless Taxis
Feb 28, 2022 11:44 PM
The partnership with Zeekr will help Waymo expand its driverless ride-hailing service in the face of increased competition, and also create inroads for Chinese brand Geely into the U.S. market.

Rivian Delays Deliveries Of Pickup, SUV With Big Battery Packs To 2023
Feb 28, 2022 11:43 PM
Rivian Automotive Inc will delay deliveries of its electric pickup truck and sports utility vehicle with big battery packs to 2023, Chief Executive RJ Scaringe said in a mail to customers on Tuesday.

Apple Makes Easy Escape From Supply Crisis, But Others Like Tesla May Have To Wait
Feb 28, 2022 11:41 PM
Companies from electric automaker Tesla Inc to wafer fabrication equipment supplier Lam Research have warned again that supply chain issues, which crippled several industries, would continue to limit production this year.

Northvolt Battery Plant Sparks Into Life, A First For Europe
Feb 28, 2022 11:38 PM
Northvolt said its new gigafactory in northern Sweden has assembled its first battery cell, making it the first European company to design and manufacture a battery on the continent.

India's MRPL Operating Refinery At Full Capacity, Eyes Profit In FY22
Feb 28, 2022 11:36 PM
The refiner has been cutting its crude processing for decades, mainly during the June quarter, due to shortages of water which is needed for cooling operations and power generation.

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