Volkswagen and Xpeng to Build Massive Ultrafast Charging Network in China
Volkswagen Group China and Xpeng announced a joint venture to build a 20,000+ terminal ultrafast charging network across 420 Chinese cities, leveraging their technological advantages and aiming to improve the nation's NEV charging experience by increasing interoperability and accessibility.
Volkswagen and Xpeng to Build Massive Ultrafast Charging Network in China
Volkswagen Group China and Xpeng announced a joint venture to build a 20,000+ terminal ultrafast charging network across 420 Chinese cities, leveraging their technological advantages and aiming to improve the nation's NEV charging experience by increasing interoperability and accessibility.
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20% Bias Score
China's Lithium Discovery Reshapes Global Landscape
China's lithium reserves increased to 16.5 percent globally (second place), thanks to a nationwide exploration effort yielding over 30 million metric tons of new lithium ore, significantly boosting its new energy vehicle sector and reducing import reliance.
China's Lithium Discovery Reshapes Global Landscape
China's lithium reserves increased to 16.5 percent globally (second place), thanks to a nationwide exploration effort yielding over 30 million metric tons of new lithium ore, significantly boosting its new energy vehicle sector and reducing import reliance.
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36% Bias Score
European EV Sales to Rebound in 2024, but 2030 Targets Remain Ambitious
European electric vehicle sales, after a slight decline in 2023, are expected to increase to 2.7 million units in 2024, driven by new models, lower prices, and stricter EU CO2 targets; however, achieving the EU's 80% market share goal by 2030 faces challenges due to high prices and a lack of afforda...
European EV Sales to Rebound in 2024, but 2030 Targets Remain Ambitious
European electric vehicle sales, after a slight decline in 2023, are expected to increase to 2.7 million units in 2024, driven by new models, lower prices, and stricter EU CO2 targets; however, achieving the EU's 80% market share goal by 2030 faces challenges due to high prices and a lack of afforda...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Policies Cast Uncertainty on Electric Vehicle Market Growth
S&P Global Mobility projects 15.1 million global electric vehicle sales in 2025, a 30% increase, but a potential Trump presidency could significantly alter this projection due to changes in US tax incentives and the threat of import tariffs.
Trump's Policies Cast Uncertainty on Electric Vehicle Market Growth
S&P Global Mobility projects 15.1 million global electric vehicle sales in 2025, a 30% increase, but a potential Trump presidency could significantly alter this projection due to changes in US tax incentives and the threat of import tariffs.
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48% Bias Score
German EV Market Shrinks 27% in 2024
Germany's 2024 electric vehicle market contracted by 27 percent to approximately 381,000 new registrations due to the end of government subsidies; Tesla and Opel experienced the largest losses, while BMW, Mercedes, and VW gained market share.
German EV Market Shrinks 27% in 2024
Germany's 2024 electric vehicle market contracted by 27 percent to approximately 381,000 new registrations due to the end of government subsidies; Tesla and Opel experienced the largest losses, while BMW, Mercedes, and VW gained market share.
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44% Bias Score
EU Emission Pool: Stellantis Joins, Volkswagen Debates, Industry Faces Billions in Penalties
Several European automakers, including Mercedes-Benz and unexpectedly Stellantis, joined an emissions pool to meet stricter EU emission standards, while others like Volkswagen are debating participation; analysts estimate a €300 million compensation for Volvo Cars, but the EU remains firm on its cli...
EU Emission Pool: Stellantis Joins, Volkswagen Debates, Industry Faces Billions in Penalties
Several European automakers, including Mercedes-Benz and unexpectedly Stellantis, joined an emissions pool to meet stricter EU emission standards, while others like Volkswagen are debating participation; analysts estimate a €300 million compensation for Volvo Cars, but the EU remains firm on its cli...
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48% Bias Score
EU Automakers Pool Emission Credits to Avoid Billions in Fines
Facing billions in potential fines for exceeding EU CO2 emission limits, European automakers are forming pools to share emission credits, with Tesla profiting significantly from this strategy; this collaboration highlights the challenges of meeting climate targets and incentivizing electric vehicle ...
EU Automakers Pool Emission Credits to Avoid Billions in Fines
Facing billions in potential fines for exceeding EU CO2 emission limits, European automakers are forming pools to share emission credits, with Tesla profiting significantly from this strategy; this collaboration highlights the challenges of meeting climate targets and incentivizing electric vehicle ...
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48% Bias Score
Autonomous Vehicles to Dominate 2025 Chinese Spring Festival Travel
Autonomous vehicles are projected to handle 80% of China's 7.2 billion intercity trips during the 2025 Spring Festival, driven by record-high travel demand, increasing car ownership (440 million registered vehicles in June 2024), and significant infrastructure improvements (six million kilometers of...
Autonomous Vehicles to Dominate 2025 Chinese Spring Festival Travel
Autonomous vehicles are projected to handle 80% of China's 7.2 billion intercity trips during the 2025 Spring Festival, driven by record-high travel demand, increasing car ownership (440 million registered vehicles in June 2024), and significant infrastructure improvements (six million kilometers of...
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36% Bias Score
Norway's 90% EV Market Share: A Model for Climate Action
Norway's electric vehicle market share reached nearly 90% in 2024 due to decades of government support, including tax breaks, charging infrastructure development, and preferential treatment for EVs, exceeding the global average of 18% in 2023.
Norway's 90% EV Market Share: A Model for Climate Action
Norway's electric vehicle market share reached nearly 90% in 2024 due to decades of government support, including tax breaks, charging infrastructure development, and preferential treatment for EVs, exceeding the global average of 18% in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Rolls-Royce Invests \"£300 Million\" in Factory Expansion to Meet Bespoke Luxury Car Demand
Rolls-Royce is investing \"£300 million\" to expand its Goodwood factory to meet the growing demand for highly customized luxury cars, despite a slight decrease in unit sales in 2024 compared to 2023; this expansion will allow the company to produce more complex, bespoke vehicles for its wealthy cli...
Rolls-Royce Invests \"£300 Million\" in Factory Expansion to Meet Bespoke Luxury Car Demand
Rolls-Royce is investing \"£300 million\" to expand its Goodwood factory to meet the growing demand for highly customized luxury cars, despite a slight decrease in unit sales in 2024 compared to 2023; this expansion will allow the company to produce more complex, bespoke vehicles for its wealthy cli...
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32% Bias Score
German EV Market Shrinks 27% After Subsidy Cuts
Germany's 2024 electric vehicle registrations fell 27 percent to 381,000, mainly due to the end of government subsidies; Tesla's sales plummeted, while BMW and Skoda increased theirs.
German EV Market Shrinks 27% After Subsidy Cuts
Germany's 2024 electric vehicle registrations fell 27 percent to 381,000, mainly due to the end of government subsidies; Tesla's sales plummeted, while BMW and Skoda increased theirs.
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36% Bias Score
Italian Startup Develops Safer, Sustainable Molten Salt Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Andrea Berti and Andrea Miotto's BatterIT project, a finalist in Red Bull Basement 2024, developed a hybrid engine using molten salt batteries offering increased safety, stability, and sustainability compared to lithium-ion batteries, potentially revolutionizing electric transportation.
Italian Startup Develops Safer, Sustainable Molten Salt Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Andrea Berti and Andrea Miotto's BatterIT project, a finalist in Red Bull Basement 2024, developed a hybrid engine using molten salt batteries offering increased safety, stability, and sustainability compared to lithium-ion batteries, potentially revolutionizing electric transportation.
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60% Bias Score