Kia the latest automaker to mull exiting Russia
The automaker would join VW, Toyota, Renault, Nissan, Hyundai and Mazda that have or are considering winding down their exposure in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine in late February.
South Korea's battery fires are a worry for EV makers
A major blaze in South Korea that knocked out a wide range of key digital services for days snarled banking, ride-sharing and online deliveries — and is reigniting safety concerns in a nation that’s a huge supplier of lithium-ion cells used in electric vehicles.
EV maker Mullen taps ex-GM executive John Schwegman
Mullen Automotive has tapped former GM exec John Schwegman to be the electric vehicle maker’s chief commercial officer.
A Tesla factory in Mexico? Elon Musk meets with Nuevo Leon state officials, reports say
Photographers spotted Tesla CEO Elon Musk in northern Mexico meeting with economic officials. Local media suggested Musk could be looking for plant space or meeting with suppliers.
Toyota to build EV in China
It will be second model in new Beyond Zero (bZ) series of battery electric vehicles from Toyota, which has been criticized by activists and green investors for not embracing BEVs quickly enough.