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The Thai economy has shown signs of weakness in 2Q25, with growth supported by a surge in goods exports, a rebound in certain industrial productions, and continued robust growth in government spending. However, the economic outlook for 2025 appears uncertain, with a risk of expanding by only 1.6% due
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Tesla Inc, the leading electric vehicle maker, saw a 40% drop in new registrations in Europe in July 2025, marking its seventh consecutive month of falling sales. In contrast, Chinese automaker BYD Co experienced a surge of 225% in European sales, surpassing Tesla's market share. This shift highlights
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LG Energy Solution is strengthening its global presence by expanding its supply chain to emerging markets in Asia, as seen in its recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kim Long Motors, a Vietnamese automotive company. The MOU is for the supply of cylindrical battery cells with a reported scale of
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Tariffs imposed by the US and other countries have been causing disruptions in the automotive industry, leading to increased costs and uncertain market conditions. Partner John Turlais of Foley & Lardner shared insights on the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement in the Milwaukee Business Journal, while partner Gregory Husisian joined the Logistics
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The UK government's Electric Car Grant scheme has been expanded to include 28 models, with a maximum discount of PS3,750 available on the Ford Puma Gen-E and Ford e-Tourneo Courier. As part of the PS650 million government investment, the scheme aims to make owning an electric car
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LG Energy Solution has secured a significant battery supply deal with Vietnam's Kim Long Motor, marking a major expansion of its presence in the Southeast Asian market. Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution will provide cylindrical battery cells to Kim Long Motor for its electric buses in central
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Tesla's attempts to regain its momentum in the European market have faltered, with a sharp decline in sales in July 2025, signaling that the company's brand may still be affected by controversies surrounding CEO Elon Musk's political stances. The slump in sales persisted even
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has introduced significant changes to clean energy tax credit deadlines and eligibility criteria for state and local governments and Tribal nations. Despite the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 expanding clean energy incentives, the OBBBA's new restrictions will affect planning decisions
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The state of Espirito Santo, in Brazil, has taken a significant step towards ensuring the safety of electric vehicle charging stations. The Espirito Santo Military Fire Department (CBMES) has drafted a Technical Standard that will guide the installation of Electric Vehicle Power Systems (SAVE) in the state. This move follows
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Battery swapping, an innovative electric vehicle (EV) refueling model, is gaining traction to overcome the hurdles of traditional EV charging, particularly for high-mileage users and commercial fleet operators. By removing and replacing batteries at dedicated stations, battery swapping drastically cuts down refueling time, making EVs a more viable option for
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As electrification accelerates, industries beyond automotive are embracing electric motors, actuators, and power electronics, creating fresh demands on supply chains, productivity, and design principles. The engineering community must collaborate to overcome challenges like power storage, conversion, and control, as well as ensure long-term battery reliability. Supply chain pressures, skills gaps,
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The UK government's Electric Car Grant (ECG) has been expanded to include the E-308, E-308 SW, and E-408 models from PEUGEOT, offering £1,500 off the list price for customers. This addition brings the total number of eligible PEUGEOT electric vehicles to six, providing customers with a wider
