Electric Car Sales to Reach 14 million in 2023, says IEA

Electric car sales are expected to continue strongly through 2023 and more than 2.3 million electric cars were sold in the first quarter, about 25% more than in the same period last year, International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.
Analysis: Tesla’s plans for batteries, China scrutinized as Musk drops features

Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has weathered the pandemic and supply chain crisis better than many of its rivals, achieving record deliveries last quarter. But Chief Executive Elon Musk faces pressure to deliver on breakthrough batteries and new factories and models, which are late.
In push to supply Tesla, Piedmont Lithium irks North Carolina neighbors

In its quest to build one of the largest lithium mines in the United States, Piedmont Lithium Inc (PLL.O) has overlooked one crucial constituency: its North Carolina neighbors.
Analysis: When do electric vehicles become cleaner than gasoline cars?

You glide silently out of the Tesla (TSLA.O) showroom in your sleek new electric Model 3, satisfied you’re looking great and doing your bit for the planet.
Renault seals electric car battery deals with Envision, Verkor

French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA) said on Monday it had sealed partnerships with China’s Envision AESC and France’s Verkor to produce electric car batteries in northern France.
Explainer: What’s happening with Tesla’s $7 billion German ‘gigafactory’?

Next Thursday, July 1, was supposed to be a day of celebration for Tesla: the opening of its self-styled “gigafactory” in the tranquil German municipality of Gruenheide, just outside Berlin.
EXCLUSIVE Tesla supplier CATL plans a major battery plant in Shanghai -sources

China’s CATL (300750.SZ) is planning a major new automotive battery plant in Shanghai, continuing a blistering pace of expansion that will cement its lead as the world’s No.1 supplier, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
Electric Vehicles Pose Risks for Emergency Responders

In a crisis, first responders rely on their experience and training to safely deal with dangerous situations. As the world moves toward a future where electric vehicles become mainstream, these men and women require new skills to confront unfamiliar electrical and mechanical systems. The risk of untrained people interacting with high voltage from an EV […]