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Latest business news, analysis and developments related to Electric Vehicles, with a focus on Europe, Latin America and cross-Atlantic business.
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Europe’s EV sales soared 70% in September, reaching around 30% of all new car registrations, as automakers and policymakers accelerate the shift to electric mobility.
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Luxury automakers are accelerating the rollout of high-performance EVs and EREVs as rising fuel prices shift consumer preferences away from traditional models.
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Mercedes-Benz Group AG unveils its first AMG-developed electric SUV, intensifying competition with Porsche in the luxury EV market while supporting EU sustainability goals.
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Stellantis is partnering with Chinese automakers to share factory capacity and invest in battery production, aiming to keep its European plants open amid the shift to electric vehicles.
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Xpeng Inc. says its driver-assistance systems can be swiftly tailored for European roads, signaling rising competition and regulatory adaptation in the continent’s auto sector.
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Kia has overtaken rivals to become Europe’s fastest-growing top 10 car brand, driven by a 58% surge in electric vehicle sales that highlights its successful EV strategy.
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The French startup Voltaback has raised €2.8 million to accelerate the rollout of its EV charging reimbursement platform, aiming to streamline fleet management for businesses across Europe.
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Brussels is urging the UK to levy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, warning that Britain could become a conduit for Chinese automakers seeking entry into the EU market.
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JUNA's rollout of more than 100 Scania electric semi trucks signals a major advance in logistics electrification, with operational costs and sustainability in focus.
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Nissan unveiled the all-electric Pixo for Europe on September 23, aiming to boost its presence in the continent's urban EV segment while excluding its home market of Japan.
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Battery-electric vehicles accounted for more than one in five new cars registered in the European Union through August, while BYD, Chery and Leapmotor recorded triple-digit growth and increased pressure on established manufacturers.
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Irizar has delivered 31 battery-electric buses to Poland’s GZM network, a key step in the region’s Green Transport program to reduce emissions and improve public health.
Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency concept has broken world records for electric vehicle range and aerodynamics, raising questions about whether EU regulations should evolve to recognise new benchmarks for efficiency.
Shell and FAW have partnered to develop electric semi truck batteries using immersion-cooling technology, aiming to boost safety and performance in a fast-evolving market.
The German automotive group has already agreed to eliminate around 50,000 positions by 2030 and says its remaining cost disadvantage is equivalent to another 50,000 roles worldwide. Management insists the additional figure is not a fixed target, but the prospect of deeper cuts and possible factory closures has intensified tensions with workers and political stakeholders.
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Volkswagen’s principal shareholders have intensified calls for decisive action to strengthen the automaker’s long-term competitiveness, backing management’s restructuring efforts as the company faces mounting pressure from rising production costs, slowing profitability and fierce competition from Chinese manufacturers. The debate comes at a critical moment as Europe's largest carmaker seeks to redefine its strategy for the coming decade.
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Germany's automotive sector is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades as manufacturers accelerate restructuring plans to adapt to electric mobility, intensifying competition from China and rising production costs. Thousands of jobs are expected to be affected as the industry shifts towards a new technological and competitive landscape.
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The German automotive giant is reportedly preparing a sweeping restructuring plan that could affect thousands of jobs and several production facilities as it adapts to the electric vehicle transition and intensifying global competition.
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The project could strengthen Brazil’s position in global battery supply chains and help meet growing demand from the electric vehicle and energy storage industries.
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The company’s API-first software platform allows retailers, energy companies and parking operators to integrate EV charging directly into existing apps, payment systems and business services.
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Industry Leaders Gather to Discuss Regulation, Infrastructure and the Future of Sustainable Transport
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