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 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, 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…
But what is a trade war? At its core, it’s an economic battle where countries impose tariffs or trade barriers against each other, leading to cycles of retaliation. From higher consumer prices to disrupted supply chains, these conflicts reshape industries, strain diplomatic relations, and even alter the course of global markets. On April 9, 2025,…
Elon Musk’s Crypto Endorsement and Political Moves Elon Musk, the Tesla billionaire, has recently endorsed bitcoin and backed Howard Lutnick for Trump’s Treasury secretary. This move comes amid Musk’s warnings about U.S. government spending and potential financial emergencies. His endorsement of Donald Trump has sparked anger among some Tesla owners, leading them to buy anti-Musk…
Tesla will explore locations in India this month to set up an electric vehicle factory, according to a Financial Times report. Tesla’s exploration of potential locations in India for a new electric vehicle (EV) factory represents a significant development in the country’s automotive industry. The proposed investment of up to $3 billion underscores the magnitude…
Electric vehicles (EVs) are on the rise in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with the market expected to reach US$7.65 billion by 2028, according to a recent study by Deloitte. This was the main topic of discussion at a high-level roundtable hosted by Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME), a regional platform for net-zero…
QuantumScape Corporation, a leader in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, has appointed Dr. Siva Sivaram as its new CEO and board member, effective February 15, 2024. Dr. Sivaram, a semiconductor and data storage industry veteran, joined QuantumScape as President in September 2023 from Western Digital Corp. Dr. Sivaram will succeed co-founder and CEO Jagdeep Singh,…
Graphite is a key component of lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used in electric vehicles (EVs), smartphones, laptops, and other devices. Graphite is the main material in the anode, the negative electrode that stores and releases electrons during charging and discharging. Graphite accounts for more than 50% of the weight of a typical lithium-ion battery,…
Times are hard for households in the UK, with prices going up in supermarkets and at the fuel pump. As such, many are looking for savings wherever they can. Recent leaked proposals regarding the changing of MOT checks to bi-annual have put MOTs and their associated costs in the minds of the driving community, raising…
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND: Hitachi Energy will launch globally RoadPak, its pioneering power semiconductor module for electric vehicles at PCIM Europe, the world’s leading power electronics trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, May 10-12. RoadPak sets a new benchmark in electric vehicle performance. This compact module uses state-of-the-art silicon carbide (SiC) technology to achieve exceptional levels of power…
PARIS: Schlumberger New Energy announced the development of a lithium extraction pilot plant through its new venture, NeoLith Energy. The deployment of the pilot plant will be in Clayton Valley, Nevada, USA. The NeoLith Energy sustainable approach uses a differentiated direct lithium extraction (DLE) process to enable the production of high-purity, battery-grade lithium material while…