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German EV Sales Surge w/out Subsidies; U.S. DoE Invests in Lithium Mine; BMW Runs Hydrogen Pipeline into Assembly Plant

Despite OEMs’ digital push, most customers still prefer calling to book service – and expect real people, not endless phone trees.

The Tier 1 supplier pledges more localized production capacity in its drive to net zero CO2 manufacturing.

Ford Says New Truck Not Really a Pickup; Tesla Cybercab Production Moved Up; GM & Ford Creatively Extend EV Credit

The automaker’s Sunderland production hub accepts the first cohort of young technicians to its new skills academy.

The offroad-oriented Japanese brand plots a hybrid future without losing the plotline.

Analysts say hybrid and plug-in hybrid growth will help offset declining pure-EV sales, giving dealers time to recoup charging and training investments.

This year’s conference was not only a showcase of new products, but it also marked a strategic shift in which displays are evolving from passive visual interfaces into intelligent, interactive hubs.

Used EVs Are Hottest Segment in U.S.; European Suppliers Beg for EU’s Help; BYD Slashed Japan Prices 50%

The loan is expected to be provided by an as-yet-unspecified commercial bank and is to be repaid within five years backed by a government Export Development Guarantee provided by export credit agency U.K. Export Finance.