AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France, July 8 (Reuters) – A “Chinese storm” is looming over Europe’s growing electric vehicle (EV) sector, Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard told Reuters on Saturday, as Asia’s superpower dominates key raw materials to make batteries for zero emission cars.

China’s recent decision to restrict exports of two metals – gallium and germanium – used in semiconductors and EVs should raise red flags for European leaders as it shows the continent’s over-reliance on China and the need to build a costly supply chain, Senard said in an interview. Continue reading “‘Chinese storm’ looming over Europe’s EV sector, Renault chairman warns”

SHANGHAI, July 8 (Reuters) – The China Association of Auto Manufacturers (CAAM), citing antitrust law, on Saturday retracted a pledge to avoid “abnormal pricing” made two days earlier by 16 automakers, including Tesla. (TSLA.O).

Thursday’s CAAM-organised pledge by the companies, including Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers Nio, Li Auto and Xpeng, had been interpreted by some as signalling a truce in a price war that has threatened industry-wide profitability. Continue reading “China’s auto group retracts pledge to avoid ‘abnormal pricing’”

Source : PTI Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said by 2025, the entire country will have special fuel stations retailing E20 petrol, drawing confidence from the faster rollout of such fuel stations. E20 fuel is a blend of 20 %ethanol with petrol.

The first E20 outlet was opened on February 8 this year — ahead of the targeted April launch — and as of now their number has crossed 600 and will cover the entire country by 2025, Puri told the AGM of the industry lobby IMC Chamber through a video message. Continue reading “E20 fuel outlets will have pan-India presence by 2025: Hardeep Singh Puri”

Source : PTI Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot has directed the transport commissioner to not put the newly inducted electric buses in operation from July 10 if their technical defects are not rectified by Sunday. The direction comes amid rising instances of breakdowns of the electric buses that were inducted into the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) fleet on June 30. Gahlot, in his communication to Transport Commissioner Ashish Kundra, cited a media report that said one in three e-buses has been breaking down daily. “It is a matter of huge concern that the buses which are not even one week old are continuously breaking down,” the Transport minister said. Continue reading “Don’t put electric buses into operation unless technical defects are rectified: Delhi minister Gahlot to transport commissioner”

SHANGHAI, July 8 (Reuters) – The China Association of Auto Manufacturers (CAAM), citing antitrust law, on Saturday retracted a pledge to avoid “abnormal pricing” made two days earlier by 16 automakers, including Tesla. (TSLA.O).

Thursday’s CAAM-organised pledge by the companies, including Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers Nio, Li Auto and Xpeng, had been interpreted by some as signalling a truce in a price war that has threatened industry-wide profitability. Continue reading “China’s auto group retracts pledge to avoid ‘abnormal pricing’”

WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) – The United Auto Workers union on Friday called on the Biden administration to soften its proposed vehicle emissions cuts that would require 67% of new vehicles to be electric by 2032.

The UAW, which represents workers at General Motors (GM.N), Ford Motor (F.N) and Chrysler parent Stellantis (STLAM.MI), said the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed standards should be revised to “better reflect the feasibility of compliance so that the projected adoption of (zero emission vehicles) is set to feasible levels, increases stringency more gradually, and occurs over a greater period of time.” Continue reading “UAW wants EPA to soften vehicle emissions plan”

NEW YORK, July 7 (Reuters) – Shares of Rivian Automotive (RIVN.O) surged more than 18% on Friday as it continued to rally after the electric vehicle (EV) maker reported better-than-expected quarterly deliveries early this week.

Rivian said on Monday it delivered 12,640 vehicles in the second quarter on steady demand from customers, beating market estimates. That result was in line with that of market leader Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), which on Sunday reported record quarterly vehicle deliveries fueled by incentives such as prices cuts and U.S. federal credits. Continue reading “Rivian’s stock rallies to highest in 2023 after posting strong deliveries”

HANOI, July 7 (Reuters) – New electric vehicles from Tesla (TSLA.O) and rivals are being engineered for efficiency in a way that cuts copper content, changes that could limit demand growth for the metal as the next-generation of EVs hits the road, industry analysts say.

The strong ramp-up in sales for EVs, led by growth in China, means copper demand will continue to grow for the remainder of the decade, but innovation in EVs has emerged as a limiting factor, according to two recent forecasts. Continue reading “Innovation in EVs seen denting copper demand growth potential”

WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA.O) wants the Biden administration to finalize more stringent vehicle emissions limits than those proposed in April by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), putting the automaker at odds with other manufacturers.

The EPA in April proposed 2027-2032 vehicle standards that would cut emissions by 56% and result in an estimated 60% of new vehicles by 2030 being electric and 67% by 2032. Tesla said in comments made public Friday it wants the EPA to adopt a tougher plan that would ensure more than 69% of vehicles in 2032 are EVs. Continue reading “Tesla wants EPA to finalize tougher vehicle emissions rules”

Source : PTI New Delhi: The government is likely to come out with a mandate on usage of green hydrogen in the country, secretary in the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) Bhupinder Singh Bhalla said on Friday. The senior ministry official was addressing the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023) in the national capital. The three-day conference concluded on Friday.

“We have a provision for that in the (hydrogen) mission. You know the energy conservation act has been amended and now there is a legal provision to enforce the mandate whenever it is decided. These are the kinds of enabling steps towards having a mandate as and when we decide, but we haven’t decided yet,” Bhalla said in reply to a question on a mandate for usage of green hydrogen. Continue reading “Govt likely to come out with a mandate on green hydrogen usage: MNRE secretary”

July 6 (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N), DoorDash Inc (DASH.N) and other app-based food delivery companies filed lawsuits on Thursday seeking to strike down New York City’s novel law setting a minimum wage for delivery workers.

The companies filed separate complaints in New York state court claiming the law, which takes effect July 12, is based on a misunderstanding of how the food delivery industry works. Grubhub Inc joined DoorDash in its lawsuit. Continue reading “Uber, DoorDash sue New York City over minimum wage law”

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Reuters) – Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday said he will meet Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of Twitter, to discuss the billionaire’s investment in the Southeast Asian nation.

“Next week, Elon Musk asked to discuss with me the possibility and his commitment to increase his investments in Malaysia,” Anwar said in a speech during an event with civil servants. Continue reading “Malaysia PM Anwar to meet Elon Musk to discuss investments”

MILAN, July 7 (Reuters) – Pirelli (PIRC.MI) said on Friday its Chinese investor Sinochem (600500.SS) had put forward a new top executive as chairman at the Italian tyre maker — a move that could help to ease tensions between its main shareholders.

Ahead of a July 31 shareholder meeting to appoint a new Pirelli board, Sinochem proposed it be chaired by Jiao Jian, who became CEO at the state-owned Chinese group in March. Jiao will replace Sinochem President Li Fanrong at Pirelli. Continue reading “Pirelli’s top Chinese investor proposes Sinochem CEO to chair new board”

July 7 (Reuters) – German carmaker BMW’s (BMWG.DE) sales grew significantly in the second quarter, rising 11.3% compared with the same quarter last year to 626,726 vehicles.

From January to June, 1.21 million BMWs, Mini and Rolls-Royces were delivered, the Group said on Friday. That was 4.7% more than in the first half of 2022, the Group said. Continue reading “BMW Group sales grow significantly in Q2”

SHANGHAI, July 6 (Reuters) – Chinese battery maker CATL (300750.SZ) said on Thursday it has developed new materials for lithium-ion batteries that would sharply improve charging efficiency for electric vehicles, especially in extreme cold.

Wu Kai, CATL’s chief scientist, told a forum in Shanghai that the company, the world’s largest battery supplier, had developed new electrolyte materials that could sharply improve the charging efficiency of current lithium-ion battery designs. Continue reading “CATL touts breakthrough in cold-weather EV charging”

WASHINGTON, July 6 (Reuters) – U.S. auto safety regulators said on Thursday they are seeking updated responses and current data for an ongoing probe into 830,000 Tesla vehicles and the automaker’s advanced driver assistance system Autopilot.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent Tesla a letter on July 3 seeking updates to questions it had asked in August 2022 and is now demanding answers by July 19, according to a copy of the letter made public by the agency. Continue reading “US agency seeks updated responses from Tesla in Autopilot probe”

July 6 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Thursday followed rivals in reporting a rise in second-quarter U.S. auto sales, driven by easing supply chain snags and pent-up demand for personal transportation.

The U.S. automaker’s quarterly sales rose about 10% to 531,662 vehicles, the company said. Continue reading “Ford auto sales rise on robust demand, improved supply”

Source : PTI TVS Apache RR 310 fitted with Apollo Alpha H1 tyres broke the previously held record of 3,141 kms in India The challenge has made its way into the India Book of Records for covering 3657.92 kms in 24-hours, as certified by FMSCI Dominating racetracks and unleashing its racing DNA, TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two and three-wheelers globally, along with India’s leading tyre maker, Apollo Tyres Ltd, set a new Indian National Speed Endurance Record on TVS Apache RR 310 motorcycle shod with Apollo Alpha H1 tyres. Continue reading “TVS Motor Company and Apollo Tyres Set a New 24-hour Indian National Speed Endurance Record on the TVS Apache RR 310”

Source : PTI IPM India Wholesale Trading Private Limited (IPM India), a country affiliate of Philip Morris International, Inc. (PMI) adds electric vehicles (EVs) to its logistics fleet for optimisation of sustainable logistics network. Introduced in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, these vehicles will save more than 13 tonnes of CO2. In line with the organisation’s long-term sustainability goals and the core objective of reducing carbon emissions – the deployment of the EVs is the first and a significant start in the journey of sustainable logistics. Continue reading “IPM India introduces Electric Vehicles to optimize Sustainable Logistics Network”

Summary

• VW says monitoring situation on metals markets
• Chipmakers WIN, TSMC, NXP see no immediate impact
• Fears China will also restrict rare earths exports
• U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen visiting Beijing

TAIWAN, July 6 (Reuters) – Volkswagen said it is monitoring the situation on metals markets after China imposed export restrictions on two minor metals used in semiconductors and electric vehicles, while some chipmakers on Thursday played down the potential damage to supplies. Continue reading “VW ready to deal with China metal curbs if needed, chipmakers play down fallout”

TOKYO, July 6 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor (7203.T) plans to suspend operations at a packaging line for export-bound components on Friday, the automaker said on Thursday, after a cyberattack at Japan’s biggest port triggered a system glitch and stalled work for more than two days.

The port of Nagoya in central Japan, where Toyota exports most of its cars, was hit by a ransomware attack on Tuesday morning and was unable to load and unload containers from trailers. Continue reading “Toyota to suspend packaging line after cyberattack on Japan port”

July 5 (Reuters) – New vehicle sales in the United States for top global automakers rose in the second quarter on improving supply and strong demand, signaling that rising interest rates have not yet had a meaningful impact on purchases.

Vehicle production took a hit after the pandemic disrupted supply of semiconductor chips and other raw materials, hurting automakers’ ability to meet the upsurge for personal transport. Continue reading “US new vehicle sales rise on strong demand, better supply”

WASHINGTON, July 5 (Reuters) – General Motors (GM.N) said on Wednesday it could face compliance challenges under the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed vehicle emissions rules and other state and federal regulations, as it cited requirements on electric vehicles.

The largest U.S. automaker said in comments submitted to the EPA that there are six state and federal regulations that “could require each automaker to exceed 50% EVs in at least a dozen vehicle averaging sets in the approximate 2030 timeframe.” Continue reading “GM says it could face compliance challenges under new emissions rules”

SHANGHAI, July 5 (Reuters) – Chinese electric-vehicle maker Xpeng (9868.HK) forecast sharp growth in deliveries in the second half of the year thanks to its new model that is taking on Tesla (TSLA.O) with competitive prices and smart-driving technologies.

Xpeng has received a “significant” amount of orders for its newly launched G6 pure electric crossover, president Brain Gu told reporters on Wednesday. That would help the company increase monthly sales to 15,000 units in the third quarter — nearly double of June and May — and to more than 20,000 units in the final quarter of the year, he added. Continue reading “China’s Xpeng sees sales turnaround in second half with new EV model”

July 5 (Reuters) – Stellantis-LG Energy Solution (LGES) (STLAM.MI) will resume construction of an electric-vehicle battery plant in Canada after the federal government and province of Ontario increased subsidies for the C$5 billion ($3.7 billion) project.

The companies said on Wednesday battery production at the plant in the city of Windsor in Ontario was now set to begin in 2024, creating some 2,500 new jobs and targeting annual production capacity over 45 gigawatt hours. Continue reading “Stellantis wins bigger subsidies for Canada battery plant”

Source : PTI The installation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) cameras, subject matter of graft allegations against the ruling CPI(M) in the state, have resulted in reduction of road accident deaths in Kerala, State Transport Minister Antony Raju said on Tuesday.

After a high-level meeting held during the day to review the functioning of the AI cameras installed under Safe Kerala project, Raju said that after their installation the number of road accidents and resultant deaths and injuries have decreased significantly compared to last year. Continue reading “AI powered cameras have brought down road accident deaths in Kerala: State Transport Minister”

BEIJING/SHANGHAI, July 4 (Reuters) – U.S. automaker Tesla (TSLA.O) and its chief Chinese rival BYD (002594.SZ) achieved record deliveries of their China-made vehicles in the second-quarter, China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) data showed, as a fight for market share heats up.

Tesla sold 93,680 China-made electric vehicles (EVs) in June, up 18.72% from a year earlier, when Tesla’s factory in Shanghai delivered 78,906 China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles after the city ended a two-month COVID-19 lockdown. Continue reading “Tesla, BYD’s China deliveries hit record high in Q2”

BELVIDERE, Illinois, July 5 (Reuters) – A shuttered Illinois Jeep assembly plant will be at the center of a power struggle between the United Auto Workers union and Detroit’s automakers as the manufacturers double down on cutting costs to fund an accelerated transition to electric vehicles.

When the Stellantis (STLAM.MI) factory in the northern Illinois town of Belvidere was idled in February, it left union members in shock as they had not expected the shutdown until June. Continue reading “Automakers’ contract negotiations will decide potential EV future for idled Illinois plant”

LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) – A lack of data on electric vehicle (EV) batteries continues to challenge insurers who are forced to scrap EVs after mild accidents, potentially undermining EV adoption, Thatcham Research said on Wednesday.

The British automotive risk intelligence company cited a “concerning lack of affordable or available repair solutions and post-accident diagnostics” in a report entitled “Impact of BEV Adoption on the Repair and Insurance Sectors” the UK Government’s innovation agency Innovate UK funded to examine differences between EVs and fossil-fuel models. Continue reading “EV batteries remain major challenge for insurers – UK’s Thatcham”

NEW DELHI, July 5 (Reuters) – Maruti Suzuki, India’s biggest automaker, is looking to break into the premium car segment with its new seven seater, as a growing number of buyers opt for bigger, feature-packed cars.

Maruti, known for small and compact cars that are mostly priced below 1 million rupees ($12,000), on Wednesday launched the Invicto seven seater with a hybrid powertrain starting from around 2.5 million rupees ($30,000). Continue reading “Maruti Suzuki goes upmarket in India with new seven seater”

Source : PTI The highway police have been conducting safety checks of vehicles, including condition of their tyres, air/nitrogen pressure and the condition of emergency windows, while plying on the Samruddhi Expressway here in Maharashtra, officials said. The move comes after 25 people died when their private bus caught fire on the Nagpur-Mumbai ‘Samruddhi Expressway’ in Buldhana district on July 1.

As per an official release issued on Tuesday, the highway police, following directions from Additional Director General (Traffic) Ravindra Kumar Singal, checked every vehicle, including 98 buses, plying on the Samruddhi Expressway from Nagpur to Buldhana over the last two days. Continue reading “Maha police conduct safety checks of vehicles on Samruddhi Expressway”

Source : PTI The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition challenging mandatory uniforms for auto rickshaw and taxi drivers in the city. A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad rejected the petition and orally observed that this amounted to gross misuse of a public interest litigation (PIL).

The high court’s order came on a petition by Chaalak Shakti, a drivers’ union, which has challenged mandatory uniform for auto rickshaw and taxi drivers and alleged that such labelling was in violation of the Constitution. Continue reading “Delhi HC dismisses plea against mandatory uniform for auto drivers”

Source : PTI The government has issued draft notification on Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), which proposes awarding ‘Star Ratings’ to automobiles based on their performance in crash tests. The government aims to implement the programme from October 1, 2023. “The BNCAP shall be applicable on the type approved vehicles of category M1 of gross vehicle weight less than 3.5 tonne, manufactured or imported, as specified in the programme,” the draft notification issued by Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways said.

The government has sought comments within 30 days on BNCAP. The draft rules shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of 30 days from the date of the notification which is June 28, 2023, it said. Continue reading “Centre issues draft notification on BNCAP mechanism”

Source : PTI State-owned oil marketers are likely to turn profitable on fuel marketing in the current fiscal ending on March 31, 2024, following large losses in the previous year, Fitch Ratings said on Monday. The rating agency expects India’s petroleum product demand to grow by mid-single digit percentage in the medium term, supported by forecast that the GDP will grow by 6-7 per cent in the next few years, the government’s increasing spending on infrastructure and a pick-up in industrial activity.

“We expect the Indian oil marketing companies’ marketing segment to turn profitable from the financial year ending March 2024 (FY24) as crude oil prices fall to Fitch’s assumption of USD 78.8 per barrel, following large losses in FY23 due to high crude prices and unchanged retail fuel prices,” it said. Continue reading “Oil companies to turn profitable on fuel marketing in FY24: Fitch”

Source : PTI The UK’s international trade minister Nigel Huddleston will kick-start a three-day visit to Kolkata and Dhaka on Monday to unlock new opportunities for British companies to grow trade and win business, a British readout said. It said he will announce a package of partnerships on electric mobility and green construction at a joint session with the West Bengal government.

The UK’s trade with both countries surged last year, up by 50 % with Bangladesh and 45% with India, the readout said. Continue reading “UK trade minister Huddleston to announce India-UK project to manufacture e-vehicles”

Source : PTI : New Delhi: Around 70% construction work on the ambitious India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway has been completed, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said. India, Thailand and Myanmar are working on about 1,400-km-long highway that would link the country with Southeast Asia by land and give a boost to trade, business, health, education and tourism ties among the three countries.

“Around 70% work of the project is completed,” the minister of Road Transport & Highways told PTI in reply to a question on the progress of the project. Continue reading “Gadkari says 70 percent work of India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway complete”

Summary

• Riders who utilize Rapido services between 10 pm and 6 am will receive a safety check call from the Rapido call center after completing their ride.
• Rapido aims to continually enhance the benefits offered to captains under the Auto Dost initiative, ensuring their satisfaction and success.

Bengaluru, July 05 2023: Rapido, India’s leading bike taxi platform, is excited to announce the launch of its innovative initiative, “Auto Dost,” aimed at providing exceptional support to local auto drivers. Additionally, Rapido has introduced a new safety feature called “Night Rides Check” to ensure the well-being of riders travelling between 10 pm and 6 am. Continue reading “Rapido launches “Auto Dost” initiative to empower auto captains and introduces “Night Rider” to ensure rider safety in Bengaluru”