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On May 9, 2025, Wolfspeed (WOLF.N), a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, saw its shares drop 23% after the company raised concerns about its financial stability and slashed its annual revenue forecast. The chipmaker, known for producing silicon carbide (SiC) wafers critical for EV power electronics, is grappling with sluggish demand…
The UK government has finalized a £1 billion (approximately $1.27 billion) funding deal to construct a new electric vehicle (EV) battery gigafactory in Sunderland, a move set to create 1,000 jobs and produce batteries for up to 100,000 EVs annually. Announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves during a visit to AESC’s facilities on May 9, 2025,…
Mazda has taken a significant step in the electric vehicle (EV) landscape by partnering with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) launching in Japan from 2027 onward. This agreement, announced on May 9, 2025, aims to enhance charging accessibility for Mazda EV owners in Japan by…
Mitsubishi is making a bold return to the electric vehicle (EV) market, announcing a new battery-electric model set to launch in the United States and Canada in summer 2026. The automaker revealed this development in a press release on May 7, 2025, highlighting its collaboration with alliance partner Nissan. This move marks Mitsubishi’s re-entry into…
Chinese billionaire Eric Li’s decision to privatize Zeekr, a New York-listed electric vehicle (EV) brand, marks a significant shift for the company just one year after its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). According to a Forbes report, parent company Geely Automobile will buy out Zeekr’s remaining shares for $2.2 billion, delisting the EV maker as…
Renault’s electrified revival of the iconic 1980s R5 Turbo, unveiled as the Renault 5 Turbo 3E at the 2022 Paris Auto Show, has sparked significant enthusiasm among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts. The limited-edition hatchback, priced at 155,000 euros ($176,000), secured 850 reservations within its first week of orders, according to Reuters, highlighting strong demand for…
Slate Auto, an upstart electric vehicle manufacturer, is making waves with a $700 million fundraising haul backed by Jeff Bezos’s investment firm, Bezos Expeditions. The funding, confirmed by Newsweek, spans Series A and B rounds, with the final close in late 2024, setting the stage for Slate to challenge the EV market with its no-frills,…
Tesla’s Director of Battery Technology and Powertrain Architecture, Vineet Mehta, announced his departure from the company after 18 years, marking the end of a pivotal era for Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) advancements. Mehta, who joined Tesla in 2007, shared his exit on LinkedIn, reflecting on his role in shaping the company’s battery and powertrain roadmap…
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