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European carmakers urge leaders to match ambitions with other regions

By Stefan Grobe The US is subsidising electric vehicle producers through its Inflation Reduction Act. ADVERTISEMENT The European automotive industry is urging European Union leaders to put in place an ambitious and structured industrial policy to rival...

Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth elements discovered in Sweden

A Swedish mining company has discovered the largest deposit of rare earth elements, crucial to building electric vehicles. Swedish state-owned LKAB says the deposit can supply a “substantial part of Europe’s needs”, reducing its dependence on...

US gives concessions to EU clean carmakers in 'Buy American' act

By Alice Tidey Share this article FacebookTwitterFlipboardSendRedditMessengerLinkedinVK The European Commission said it “welcomes” US guidelines that allow European carmakers to benefit from Washington’s subsidy spree for clean vehicles. ADVERTISEMENT The European Commission said on Thursday it “welcomes”...

EU's drive towards electric cars faces difficult road ahead

By Stefan Grobe Cars using internal combustion engines will no longer be sold in Europe after 2035. ADVERTISEMENT The EU’s decision to only sell electric cars after 2035 looks set to face difficulties, with infrastructure issues abound,...

The first hybrid battery train is making its way to Europe

By Pascale Davies The so-called hybrid “tri-mode” means the train can switch between battery, electric or diesel and can operate on electrified and non-electrified lines. ADVERTISEMENT Battery electric power is already being rolled out in cars and...

US tax credits for electric vehicles spark talk of possible trade war

Share this article FacebookTwitterFlipboardSendRedditMessengerLinkedinVK The credits encourage manufacturing in the US but foreign car companies say they are discouraging international trade. ADVERTISEMENT A new tax credit for US buyers of qualifying electric vehicles made in North...

Europe's net zero industrial plant is coming to Spain

By Euronews, Reuters Share this article FacebookTwitterFlipboardSendRedditMessengerLinkedinVK Plans for a green hydrogen generation plant and a wind power generation and smart wind turbine assembly plant are also underway. ADVERTISEMENT Spain has signed a partnership agreement with Chinese...