The companies, which have set up a 50/50 joint venture, said they will invest $4.33 billion in a factory in Zaragoza. They expect to start making batteries by the end of 2026.

German supplier warns it can no longer supply antimony to US clients, as China's export curbs begin to impact Western supply chains

Exports of plug-in hybrids and conventional hybrids accounted for 18% of China's total vehicle sales to Europe. That was double their 9% share in the first quarter.

US carmaker says it will record non-cash charges of more than $5 billion on its joint venture with SAIC in China, one for the rejig of operations, and another on its reduced value

The national government has approved a 1,500km rail link from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh City in the south, which is tipped to start in 2027 and be completed by 2035

Delegates adopted a $300 billion a year global finance target to help poor nations cope with climate change, but that outcome left some countries angry and disgusted

The US has added 30 more Chinese firms to its official blacklist for companies whose products are banned because of forced labour involving Uyghurs

Billionaire who founded battery giant CATL has plans to develop 'zero carbon' power grids, a business that could be far bigger than his EV battery operations

CATL founder Robin Zeng confirms battery licensing deals with Tesla and Ford, but US lawmakers may not allow a Chinese battery plant in the US given tense trade ties

World's top carmaker plans to transfer greater responsibility to local staff who have a better grasp of the market, particularly around EVs and connected car tech

Production volumes of solid-state batteries could reach Gigawatt-hour levels in 2027, according to a new report on the rush to create a better EV battery

A state enterprise is acquiring control of the last foreign-owned rare earth refineries in China, while details about the sector are now classed as state secrets