Carmakers take control of supply sourcing as battery costs rise

For the first time in more than a decade, the cost of an electric car battery is set to rise this year. Soaring prices for battery raw materials — such as lithium, cobalt and nickel — have led commodity research provider BloombergNEF to predict the reversal of a long-held trend towards cheaper cells, which had… Continue reading Carmakers take control of supply sourcing as battery costs rise

Renault chief flies to Japan for crunch talks over Nissan alliance

Renault chief flies to Japan for crunch talks over Nissan alliance Read M&A insights you won’t find elsewhere Exclusive scoops Smart data to help spot risk and opportunity Analysis of broader trends in M&A Lex, our agenda-setting business commentary (Premium only) Due Diligence, an exclusive M&A newsletter (Premium only) Choose your subscription Trial Try full… Continue reading Renault chief flies to Japan for crunch talks over Nissan alliance

Elon Musk: ‘Aren’t you entertained?’

Elon Musk: ‘Aren’t you entertained?’ An intelligent take on global lifestyle, arts and culture Insightful reads Interviews & reviews The FT Crossword Travel, houses, entertainment & style Choose your subscription Trial Try full digital access and see why over 1 million readers subscribe to the FT For 4 weeks receive unlimited Premium digital access to… Continue reading Elon Musk: ‘Aren’t you entertained?’