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Costs mount as US company pursues goal to make 2mn battery cars and trucks by end of 2026
Lisa Brankin warns tariffs on imported battery cars also put at risk ambitions to shift from petrol
Sale of vehicles running solely on such fuels would be permitted after EU combustion engine ban
Other charts of the week: marriage and remote working, Europeans love SUVs, Britons approve of EU leaders and they support nurses and ambulance strikes
Criticism comes as luxury brand posts record profits as car sales hit all-time high
Carmakers warn the 5p per litre cut would harm sales of electric vehicles
Money will be used over next five years to produce batteries and fund expansion in US and China
The company is helping the region compete with the US and Asia in a sector that is crucial to the green transition
Washington’s subsidy rules benefit northern neighbour as German carmaker puts European plant on hold
World’s largest seller of electric and hybrid cars sets out plans to dominate region by 2030
VW’s choice of battery factory in North America highlights risks of losing talent and technology across Atlantic
Company unveils strong results days after warning from Xi over risks of success as geopolitical rifts deepen with west
The clean energy transition requires painful trade-offs
Buyers of the $1.3bn convertible bond can feel good about whatever cause they are supporting
President Joko Widodo wants domestic processing and production of metal, batteries and cars
Chief executive Elon Musk has credited previous reductions with boosting sales as EV competition heats up
Vietnam’s biggest company enters tepid market that is hitting rivals Tesla and Rivian
Ford and other manufacturers pursue cheaper energy storage technology prevalent in China
German carmaker also seeks site for its first battery factory in North America
Vroom vroom
Electric-car maker lays out ‘next-generation platform’ at its first investor day in Texas
Critical investment decisions are due from companies including Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan and Toyota
LG Energy Solution sees most potential in North American market
Tata Motors will decide between Somerset and Spain for new plant within weeks
López Obrador confirms investment after finalising details with carmaker’s chief executive Elon Musk
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