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Cargo Ship Sinking Sparks $560M Loss For Ev Industry

Cargo Ship Sinking Sparks $560M Loss for EV Industry

On June 3, 2025, the Morning Midas, a cargo ship carrying 3,048 Chinese vehicles, including 750 electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, caught fire and sank 20 days later, costing the industry an estimated $560 million, according to the Anderson Economic…

China’s Rare-Earth Restrictions Spark Ev Industry Crisis

China’s Rare-Earth Restrictions Spark EV Industry Crisis

China’s tightened export controls on rare-earth minerals, critical for electric vehicle (EV) production, have sent automakers and suppliers into a frenzy, with some factories facing potential shutdowns by mid-July 2025. Reuters reports that the restrictions, targeting elements like gallium and…