Tag: EVs
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Evotrex Emerges: Anker-Backed Hybrid RV Travel Trailer Redefines Off-Grid Adventures
Introduction: A stealth debut with a bold twist The camping and RV world is buzzing as Evotrex, the Anker-backed startup, officially comes out of stealth with a new hybrid RV travel trailer. Promising to blend the best of compact travel comfort with advanced off-grid capabilities, Evotrex aims to redefine how explorers stay powered on the…
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Nexperia Auto Chip Crisis: What’s Next for Global Automakers
Overview: Nexperia’s Dilemma and Its Global Stakes The Nexperia situation has evolved from a national security action into a fault line for the global auto industry. Netherlands-based Nexperia, a key supplier of semiconductor chips used in modern vehicles, was caught in a triad of geopolitical tensions: the European Union’s regulatory scrutiny, the United States’ export…
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Auto industry alarm as China tightens rare earth curbs
China’s rare earth clampdown ripples through the auto sector The automotive industry is sounding the alarm as Beijing expands restrictions on rare earth exports and related technologies. The move, announced by China’s Commerce Ministry, is intended to curb the “misuse” of these critical minerals in military and sensitive sectors. But industry groups warn that tighter…
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Stellantis Unveils $13B U.S. Investment Plan to Accelerate Domestic Turnaround
Stellantis Opens a New Chapter in U.S. Manufacturing Stellantis, the global automaker behind Chrysler, Jeep, and other well-known brands, revealed a bold $13 billion investment plan aimed at strengthening its U.S. manufacturing footprint over the next four years. Led by CEO Antonio Filosa, the initiative is designed to accelerate a domestic turnaround, create thousands of…
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Tesla Shares Dip as Cheaper Model Y and Model 3 Fall Short
Tesla’s Stock Slips as Cheaper Models Fail to Impress Investors Tesla’s stock took a hit on the news that its new, lower-cost versions of the Model Y and Model 3 have not delivered the boost investors expected. Shares fell about 4% in after-hours trading as the market weighed the impact of tax-credit expiry and intensifying…
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Flexible supercapacitor to power wearables, EVs, and renewables in India
Overview: A breakthrough in Indian energy storage Researchers at Nagaland University have announced a breakthrough in flexible energy storage: a wearable-friendly, cobalt-doped molybdenum diselenide-based supercapacitor. The device promises to power next-generation wearable electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and renewable energy systems while helping India reduce its dependence on imported batteries. Supported by the Indian Institute of…
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China’s Car Brands Enter Europe: A Light-Asset Route to an EV Ecosystem
Europe’s Auto Pivot: Chinese Brands Accelerate Their European Entry In the wake of the Munich Motor Show, a sense of urgency is sweeping Europe’s automotive sector. Chinese automakers are speeding up plans to enter the European market, betting that a light-asset, partnership-heavy approach can bypass some of the typical barriers to entry. Recent milestones underline…
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Hong Kong Stocks Close Higher as Tech Sector Surges on AI Push
Market Overview Hong Kong’s equity market closed higher on October 2, with all main indices advancing. The tech sector led the charge, jumping more than 3% and hitting the strongest levels since November 2021. At the close, the Hang Seng Index rose 1.61% to 27,287.12, the Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 3.36% to 6,682.86, and…
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Why Technology Openness Could Doom Germany’s Auto Industry
Germany’s double path: combustion engines and electric cars Germany, the heart of the European automotive industry, faces a painful debate about whether to phase out combustion engines quickly or to keep a door open for traditional powertrains. In recent months, industry leaders have wavered between an aggressive EV ramp and a cautious form of “technology…
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World-first LAF Assay Reveals Hidden Blood Interactions in Cancer
World-first LAF assay accelerates cancer research A groundbreaking technique developed at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) is redefining how scientists study the bloodstream’s tiniest particles. Lipoprotein Association Fluorometry (LAF) is a world-first assay that can rapidly measure interactions between extracellular vesicles (EVs) and lipoproteins—crucial steps in understanding how cancers develop, spread, and…