MONTREAL – Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc has finalized a series of binding offtake agreements that cover nearly all of the planned production from its flagship Matawinie mine, a critical step that paves the way for a final investment decision on the Quebec project, the company said on Friday. The agreements, announced as G7 energy and environment…
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Perseus, SODA.Auto forge alliance to develop AI-powered vehicle interface
LONDON: Perseus Motor Corporation, Europe’s first AI-native electric vehicle brand, announced a strategic alliance Tuesday with software-defined vehicle leader SODA.Auto to co-develop what they term the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence-powered Human-Machine Interface (HMI). The partnership aims to create a vehicle that learns and adapts to its driver’s habits and emotional state, moving beyond traditional…
EU car sales rise in August; Chinese brands gain ground as Tesla slips
BRUSSELS: Car sales across the European Union, Britain and the European Free Trade Association rose 4.7% in August to 800,000 units, according to data released Thursday by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Volkswagen and Renault posted year-on-year gains of 4.8% and 7.8%, respectively, while Stellantis saw a 2.2% increase — its first growth since…
Dow Jones acquires Eco-Movement to expand EV charging data portfolio
NEW YORK: Dow Jones has acquired Eco-Movement, a leading global platform for EV charging station data. Eco-Movement will operate as part of OPIS, Dow Jones’s growing energy business. Headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, Eco-Movement is a leading charge point data platform. The company collects, optimizes and enriches EV charging station data, and has built an extensive data…
COG Financial Services has agreed to acquire EasiFleet for $40 million
SYDNEY: COG Financial Services Ltd. (ASX: COG) has agreed to acquire EasiFleet Pty Ltd, a salary packaging and novated leasing provider, for $40 million through its subsidiary Paywise Pty Ltd. The deal values EasiFleet at six times its FY25 EBITDA on a post-synergies basis. The acquisition strengthens COG’s national footprint, adding government contracts across Western…
Ford to invest $2 billion in Kentucky plant for affordable EVs
LOUISVILLE: Ford Motor Co. said Monday it will invest $2 billion in its Louisville Assembly Plant to accelerate production of affordable electric vehicles, marking a major step in the automaker’s push to expand its EV lineup. The Detroit-based company plans to build a midsize, four-door electric pickup at the Kentucky facility, with production expected to…
Ayvens names Philippe de Rovira as next CEO; Albertsen to retire in December
PARIS: Ayvens has tapped auto industry veteran Philippe de Rovira to succeed Tim Albertsen as Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, the company announced Monday. The leadership transition comes as part of a planned succession move supported by the board’s Nomination Committee. De Rovira, currently COO for Asia and the Middle East/Africa at Stellantis, will…
Stellantis halts hydrogen fuel cell program amid market challenges
PARIS: Stellantis said Wednesday it will discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program, citing infrastructure limitations, high capital costs and weak consumer incentives. The automaker no longer anticipates widespread adoption of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles before the decade’s end. The decision halts the planned launch of the Pro One hydrogen-powered van series, with production…
Pensana signs rare earth offtake MoU with Toyota Tsusho
LONDON: Pensana PLC (LSE: PRE) announced Thursday it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Toyota Tsusho Corporation for a rare earth offtake agreement, marking a key step in establishing a new sustainable supply chain. Under the proposed terms, Toyota Tsusho could purchase up to 20,000 metric tons per year of ultra-clean mixed…
Tesla sales rebound in Australia amid global challenges
Tesla reported a sales rebound in Australia in May, with deliveries reaching their highest level in nearly 12 months. The automaker sold 3,897 vehicles, driven by record sales of its updated Model Y SUV, which surged 122.5% year over year. However, Model 3 sales dropped significantly. Despite the May rebound, Tesla’s year-to-date sales in Australia…
Tesla’s Australian sales surge as Model Y demand soars
Tesla saw a rebound in Australian sales in May, hitting their highest level in nearly a year despite declines in the U.S. and Europe. The EV maker reported 3,897 deliveries, largely driven by strong demand for its revamped Model Y compact SUV, which surged 122.5% year over year. In contrast, sales of the Model 3…
BYD opposes five-year-old used car imports, citing market disruption and environmental risks
BYD, a Chinese automobile importer in Pakistan’s growing new energy vehicle (NEV) market, has opposed the government’s proposal to allow the import of five-year-old used cars. The company argues that this move would disrupt local manufacturers, harm the environment, and increase reliance on costly petroleum imports. At a media briefing in Karachi, BYD Vice President…