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LG Energy Solution, India’s JSW discuss $1.5B battery venture, sources say

South Korea’s LG Energy Solution is in talks with India’s JSW Energy to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage in a joint venture that would need an investment of over $1.5 billion, two sources told Reuters.

U.S. to mandate rear seatbelt reminders starting in late 2027

NHTSA estimates the new rule will eventually prevent more than 500 injuries and save about 50 lives yearly.

U.S. finalizes $9.63 billion loan for Ford, SK On battery joint venture

The low-cost government loan for the BlueOval SK joint venture is the largest ever from the government’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing loan program.

Trump transition team plans sweeping rollback of Biden EV, emissions policies

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s transition team is recommending sweeping changes to cut off support for electric vehicles and charging stations.

Lamborghini delays first EV launch to 2029 as market not ready, CEO says

The EV will be delayed by a year, Stephan Winkelmann said, adding that the market will not be ready for electric supercars until after 2026.

Michigan specialty vehicle maker Shyft to merge with Swiss company

Shareholders of Shyft, formerly known as Spartan Motors, will own 48 percent of the combined company, while those of Aebi Schmidt will hold the remaining 52 percent, the companies said in a statement.

Stellantis swiftly reshapes strategy under John Elkann after Carlos Tavares exit

Chairman John Elkann is moving quickly to dismantle Carlos Tavares’s legacy and repair relations with dealers, industry partners, governments and workers.

Judge clears way for Elon Musk appeal to try to restore $56 billion Tesla pay

A Delaware judge cleared the way on Friday for Elon Musk and Tesla to begin legal appeals to try to reinstate the chief executive’s record-breaking $56 billion pay package.

VW’s top shareholder Porsche SE to write down up to €20 billion on investment

Top Volkswagen shareholder Porsche expects to write down 7 billion to 20 billion euros ($20.98 billion) on its investment.

CATL, aiming to spur innovation, offers R&D financial support to key suppliers

Fierce price competition in China — the world’s biggest and most advanced electric vehicle market — has meant automakers and suppliers alike are under great pressure to cut costs.

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