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The Ford F-150 Lightning has reclaimed the top spot in the U.S. electric pickup market, surpassing the Tesla Cybertruck in registrations for March and the first quarter of 2025, according to S&P Global Mobility. With 2,598 registrations in March compared to the Cybertruck’s 2,170, and 7,913 for Q1 against 7,126, Ford’s workhorse is gaining traction…
Lucid Group Inc., backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, is advocating for tariffs on foreign vehicles to strengthen the kingdom’s nascent auto manufacturing sector and reduce its heavy reliance on imports. Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff stressed the urgency of such measures during an interview at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, stating, “Not doing…
On May 14, 2025, U.S. energy officials began investigating Chinese-made solar power inverters after discovering undocumented communication devices, including cellular radios, inside some units, according to Reuters. These inverters, critical for connecting solar panels to the U.S. electricity grid, could pose significant security risks if remotely manipulated, potentially destabilizing power infra
Nissan Motor Co. is intensifying its turnaround with a drastic restructuring plan, slashing 10,000 additional jobs and closing seven assembly plants worldwide to bolster its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, as announced by CEO Ivan Espinosa on May 13, 2025. This move, part of the new Re:Nissan revival plan, aims to streamline operations and prioritize U.S.-based…
Ford Motor Co. announced on May 13, 2025, that it is eliminating approximately 350 connected-vehicle software jobs in the U.S. and Canada, representing about 5% of its connected-vehicle software team. This move, aimed at boosting efficiency, comes as Ford refines its electric vehicle (EV) and software-defined vehicle strategy to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving…
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar announced a significant 31% reduction in its quarterly loss on Monday, signaling that its aggressive cost-saving measures and focus on higher-priced models are paying off. Amid a challenging global EV market, the company, backed by China’s Geely Holding, reported a net loss of $190 million for the first quarter ending…
Xiaomi, the Chinese technology giant, has secured a premium partnership with the Nürburgring, the world’s longest permanent racetrack, to bolster its electric vehicle (EV) development and brand visibility. This collaboration, announced on Nürburgring’s official site, marks a significant step for Xiaomi’s automotive ambitions, highlighted by a record-setting lap and prominent advertising installati
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD and metals group Tsingshan have scrapped their plans to build lithium cathode plants in Chile, a move that could ripple through the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain, according to Chile’s economic development agency Corfo. Announced on May 7, 2025, the decision highlights the challenges of securing stable lithium supplies…
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