BEIJING — China announced on Friday that it will require export permits for graphite, a key material for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, starting Dec. 1. The country is the world’s top graphite producer, and the move could spur procurement difficulties for global EV makers. Regulations will be introduced based on the Export Control Law and… Continue reading China to curb exports of key EV battery material from Dec. 1
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China to curb exports of key EV battery material from Dec. 1
BEIJING — China announced on Friday that it will require export permits for graphite, a key material for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, starting Dec. 1. The country is the world’s top graphite producer, and the move could spur procurement difficulties for global EV makers. Regulations will be introduced based on the Export Control Law and… Continue reading China to curb exports of key EV battery material from Dec. 1
Thailand’s auto family backs China BYD’s rise in kingdom
BANGKOK — Rever Automotive, headed by a member of the family that owns Thailand’s well-known Siam Motors Group, has become the exclusive dealer for BYD, giving the Chinese electric vehicle maker an edge to take over the lion’s share of the Thai EV market. The rise of this relatively obscure startup poses a serious threat… Continue reading Thailand’s auto family backs China BYD’s rise in kingdom
Thailand’s auto family backs China BYD’s rise in kingdom
BANGKOK — Rever Automotive, headed by a member of the family that owns Thailand’s well-known Siam Motors Group, has become the exclusive dealer for BYD, giving the Chinese electric vehicle maker an edge to take over the lion’s share of the Thai EV market. The rise of this relatively obscure startup poses a serious threat… Continue reading Thailand’s auto family backs China BYD’s rise in kingdom
Toyota to adopt Tesla EV charging standard from 2025
(Reuters) — Japan’s Toyota Motor, the world’s largest automaker by sales, said on Thursday it had signed an agreement to adopt Tesla’s electric-vehicle charging technology from 2025. Ford Motor, General Motors and Nissan are among the other automakers that have adopted Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), taking the Elon Musk-led company’s Superchargers closer to… Continue reading Toyota to adopt Tesla EV charging standard from 2025
Suzuki Motor to take full control of Pakistani unit
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) — Pak Suzuki Motor’s majority shareholder Suzuki Motor plans to take full control of the carmaker and delist it from the Pakistan Stock Exchange, Pak Suzuki said on Thursday. Pak Suzuki, which assembles Suzuki vehicles and motorcycles in Pakistan, said in a statement to the Pakistan stock exchange its losses in 2019,… Continue reading Suzuki Motor to take full control of Pakistani unit
Honda, Yamato courier partner on battery-swap EVs in Japan
TOKYO — Honda Motor and logistics provider Yamato Transport are joining hands to put battery-swap electric vehicles on Japanese roads, Nikkei has learned, in an effort to build greener commercial fleets without the downtime associated with conventional EVs. Honda will present a battery-swap version of its N-Van microvan at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, which… Continue reading Honda, Yamato courier partner on battery-swap EVs in Japan
Suzuki to make EVs in India, aims to export to Japan in 2025
NAGOYA/TOKYO — Suzuki Motor will position its India operation as an export hub for electric vehicles as it aims to accelerate the development of such cars globally, Nikkei has learned. Suzuki will export EVs made in India to Japan as early as 2025. It also plans to sell to Europe where demand for EVs is… Continue reading Suzuki to make EVs in India, aims to export to Japan in 2025
Sony, Honda’s Afeela EV takes ‘smartphone-on-wheels’ a step further
TOKYO — Sony Group and Honda Motor debuted a prototype for the Afeela electric vehicle on Tuesday, seeking to leverage entertainment and services offered through the car into a source of recurring revenue. The Afeela, produced through a joint venture, is designed to allow drivers and passengers to download music, maps and apps through an onboard display like they would… Continue reading Sony, Honda’s Afeela EV takes ‘smartphone-on-wheels’ a step further
Japan’s Terra Motors sets up EV chargers in India
MUMBAI — Tokyo-based startup Terra Motors has begun deploying electric vehicle charging stations in India, planning to have 800 to 1,000 charge points by the end of March with a target annual revenue of 100 million yen ($668,000). The first stations were installed in the northern state of Haryana, near New Delhi. Terra, which formed… Continue reading Japan’s Terra Motors sets up EV chargers in India