Indian producers concerned about met coke import curbs: JSW Steel CEO

The world’s second-largest crude steel producer imposed the import curbs in January to support the domestic metallurgical coke industry. India’s import curbs on metallurgical coke, a key steelmaking fuel, have become a concern for many producers, Jayant Acharya, Indian steelmaker JSW Steel‘s chief executive, said on Tuesday. The country’s largest steelmaker is now sourcing coking… Continue reading Indian producers concerned about met coke import curbs: JSW Steel CEO

China cranks up pressure over Nexperia chips, European carmaker slams ‘zero autonomy’

A spokesperson for Wingtech was not available for comment. The company has said that only by restoring full control of Nexperia to its parent can the situation be resolved. The Chinese government slammed the Netherlands on Tuesday over its seizure of chipmaker Nexperia, blaming it for jamming up a resolution to a dispute that has… Continue reading China cranks up pressure over Nexperia chips, European carmaker slams ‘zero autonomy’

BESCOM to install EV charging stations along national and state highways in Karnataka

The initiative is part of a broader plan to make long-distance EV travel more practical. The Energy Department of Karnataka through the state-owned BESCOM is aiming to make long highway drives in electric vehicles hassle-free in the state with the proposed installation of charging points. It is installing charging stations along the Bengaluru-Belagavi National Highway… Continue reading BESCOM to install EV charging stations along national and state highways in Karnataka

Norway wealth fund to vote against Musk’s $1 trillion Tesla pay package

The $2.1 trillion Norwegian fund also said it would vote against Tesla’s proposed general stock compensation plan. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, said on Tuesday it would vote against ratifying Tesla CEO Elon Musk‘s proposed compensation package, containing shares worth up to $1 trillion, at an annual general meeting this week. Investors in… Continue reading Norway wealth fund to vote against Musk’s $1 trillion Tesla pay package

SSAB targets profit growth driven by premium steels, investments through 2030

Swedish steel giant SSAB is targeting a significant earnings jump over the next five years, aiming for around 23 billion Swedish crowns by 2030. Steelmaker SSAB aims to boost its core earnings growth over the next five years through strategic investments and an increased share of premium steels in its product mix, it said in… Continue reading SSAB targets profit growth driven by premium steels, investments through 2030

Planning to buy electric car? Gurgaon CA shares the biggest problem in EVs and it’s not about charging or range

Used electric cars are losing value faster than traditional vehicles. Concerns about battery life and replacement costs are driving this trend. Electric cars may be racing toward the future, but their resale value seems stuck in the slow lane. Investment banker Sarthak Ahuja says used electric vehicles are losing value almost twice as fast as… Continue reading Planning to buy electric car? Gurgaon CA shares the biggest problem in EVs and it’s not about charging or range

Pagaya, Castlelake reach deal for up to $500 million in auto loans

The deal comes just weeks after the well-publicized collapse of two US auto sector companies, raising fears of credit stress. Lending platform Pagaya Technologies on Monday announced an agreement to sell up to $500 million of its auto loans to asset-based private credit manager Castlelake. In a statement, New York City-based Pagaya said the deal… Continue reading Pagaya, Castlelake reach deal for up to $500 million in auto loans

Ford’s US October sales rise on demand for pickup trucks despite EV decline

Ford, General Motors and Stellantis have rolled back their ambitious plans for EVs in the US, pivoting to their gasoline-powered models. Ford on Monday reported a 1.6 per cent rise in US sales in October, as a rise in demand for pickup trucks offset falling electric vehicle volumes. US President Donald Trump’s tax and spending… Continue reading Ford’s US October sales rise on demand for pickup trucks despite EV decline

Ignyte launches lightest ECE-certified helmets starting at ₹6,649

The Airlite models weigh 900 grams for ECE and 800 grams for DOT certification. Ignyte, a premium brand of Steelbird Hi-Tech India, on Tuesday said it has launched the Airlite Series of motorcycle helmets, featuring models AI-10 and AI-14. These helmets are certified under ECE 22.06 (Europe) and DOT (FMVSS 218, USA) safety standards. According… Continue reading Ignyte launches lightest ECE-certified helmets starting at ₹6,649

Automaker Stellantis scraps supply deal with Australia’s Novonix

The company is also continuing to provide samples to 15 current and potential customers across battery and industrial applications. Australia’s Novonix said on Tuesday that a unit of automaker Stellantis had terminated its offtake agreement with the battery materials supplier, citing an inability to agree on product specifications. Shares of the company fell as much… Continue reading Automaker Stellantis scraps supply deal with Australia’s Novonix