Tag: Electric Vehicles
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Wuling in Malaysia: CKD Pro and Max Variants Hit RM63k with 337 km WLTP Range
Wuling arrives in Malaysia with CKD Pro and Max variants In a move that could reshape Malaysia’s EV landscape, Tan Chong Motor (TCM) confirmed a partnership with SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) to distribute Wuling vehicles in the country. The collaboration, announced in May and highlighted by the first public showcase at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025, marks a…
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Ford Reconsiders Electric Hopes: F-150 Lightning Scrapped as Losses Mount and Demand Declines
Ford Reassesses Its Electrified Strategy In a dramatic pivot, Ford Motor Co. has scaled back its aggressive push into a fully electric future, signaling a shift away from the fully electric F-150 Lightning. The decision comes as the automaker grapples with mounting losses in its EV venture and waning consumer demand, forcing leadership to reallocate…
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Rivian’s Survival Plan Extends Beyond Cars
Rivian’s pivot: more than a carmaker Rivian isn’t just chasing headlines with its electric pickup and SUV lineup. In a shifting EV landscape, the company’s leadership has signaled a broader survival strategy that stretches beyond selling vehicles to a more holistic mobility and energy services play. The aim is to turn Rivian into a multi-faceted…
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UK Unveils Critical Minerals Strategy to Cut Dependence on China
UK unveils a plan to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals The UK has announced a comprehensive critical minerals and rare earths strategy aimed at reducing dependence on China and strengthening domestic supply chains. Led by Labour leader Keir Starmer, the plan signals a shift toward greater resilience in sectors that rely on essential…
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Will Pay-Per-Mile Drive Reeves’ Tax Plan or Drive Britons Away from Electric Cars?
Introduction: A bold idea with big implications Britain stands at a crossroads over how to fund its road network while encouraging cleaner transport. A proposed pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles (EVs)—often framed as a modest three-pence per mile—has the potential to reshape funding, behavior, and the pace of electrification. The plan, associated with Chancellor Rachel…
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Pay-Per-Mile: Will Reeves’s Plan Fund Britain or Burn Bridges with Electric Vehicles?
Introduction: A bold test for Britain’s charging future Britain faces a pivotal choice: implement a pay-per-mile charge to fund road maintenance and public finances, or risk frustrating a growing cohort of electric vehicle (EV) drivers. With Chancellor Rachel Reeves signaling a move away from traditional fuel duties, a modest-sounding rate of three pence per mile…
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Pay-Per-Mile for EVs: Reeves Money Plan in Britain
Introduction: A tiny fee with a potentially massive political ripple Britain could be on the verge of a road-pricing debate that sounds simple in concept but could reshape how drivers fund the nation’s transport network. The idea is a modest pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles (EVs) — a small levy per mile driven that would,…
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Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer enters California governor race with climate-first platform
Overview: A seasoned candidate returns to the political arena Tom Steyer, the billionaire climate activist-turned-businessman, has entered California’s crowded gubernatorial field. Known for his early and vocal support of ambitious climate policies, Steyer previously ran for president in 2020 and has since refocused his national profile on state-level leadership. His campaign signals a strategic bid…
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Heat-pump Homes: Low Grid Strain Defies Early Expectations
Introduction: A Surprising Finding for the Energy Transition As the UK accelerates its shift to low-carbon heating, early experiments with all-electric homes are offering encouraging signs. A recent study focused on the first homes built to meet newer energy standards in Handsworth, Birmingham, found that heat-pump installations do not strain the electricity grid as much…
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Hyundai Motor Group Announces KRW 125.2 Trillion Domestic Investment Through 2030
Hyundai Motor Group Unveils a Landmark Domestic Investment Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced a sweeping domestic investment plan totaling KRW 125.2 trillion, spanning 2026 to the end of 2030. This commitment, described as the largest-ever investment in South Korea by the Group, aims to accelerate production capacity, boost high-tech manufacturing, and drive a transition…