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Over 1,400 hourly workers at the BlueOval SK battery manufacturing complex in Hardin County will vote on whether to unionize, a decision that could mark a significant victory for labor rights in the electric vehicle industry. The United Auto Workers (UAW) launched its campaign to unionize the plant, a
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The UK Government has issued an update on its stance towards electric scooters (e-scooters) following a petition calling for stricter regulations. The petition, which has garnered over 15,000 signatures, demands a ban on under-18s using e-scooters, mandatory licencing and insurance, and stricter punishments for law breaches. Currently, e-scooters are
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As the clock ticks closer to the implementation of Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong push for promoting domestic products and boosting the economy through "swadeshi" initiatives. On Tuesday, PM Modi flagged off the exports of Maruti Suzuki&
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off the e-VITARA, Maruti Suzuki's first global strategic battery electric vehicle (BEV), from the company's manufacturing facility in Hansalpur, Ahmedabad. The Made-in-India BEVs will be exported to over 100 countries, including advanced markets such as Europe and Japan. This
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Henkel Ltd. has established a Battery Engineering Centre (BEC) in Dusseldorf to cater to global markets, including the UK, addressing sustainability, cost, and safety concerns for EV OEMs and battery manufacturers. The centre provides cutting-edge solutions, including conductive electrode coatings, thermally conductive adhesives, and liquid gasketing, rigorously tested to assist
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The Thai government's plan to implement a 20-baht flat-rate electric train fare scheme has hit a roadblock, with the Council of State rejecting a central budget subsidy for the project. This means that the scheme, initially set to be introduced on October 1st, will likely be postponed until
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Two-thirds of electric vehicle drivers have endured lengthy waiting times at public charging stations, with 22 minutes being the average delay experienced by respondents. Furthermore, 74% have witnessed public charging spots being blocked by cars that were not plugged in, and 64% have found devices not working. These issues highlight
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The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved A.B.C. Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric's application for certification to install, maintain, or repair electric vehicle charging station facilities in the state of Illinois. The commission's decision was made on August 7, 2025, following a review of the
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A recent surge in e-scooter accidents in Ireland has raised concerns among health professionals, with a leading road accident rehab doctor calling for compulsory helmet-wearing for e-scooter drivers. According to new figures, the number of accidents involving electric scooters in Ireland increased by 36% in 2024, with 422 incidents recorded,
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Malaysia has been a quiet workhorse in the global electronics supply chain for decades, testing, packaging, and shipping chips that end up in everything from iPhones to electric cars. However, the ground under those cleanroom floors is shifting due to the US-China tech rivalry, making supply chains more complex and
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Efforts to mitigate the negative impacts of electric scooters on Spokane's environment have shown mixed results. While Lime has successfully removed scooters from the Spokane River within a 24-hour timeframe, issues persist, particularly regarding sidewalk use. Effective measures to prevent scooters from being driven on downtown sidewalks, which
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A recent survey conducted by Direct Line Motor Insurance has revealed the significant challenges faced by electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the UK due to inadequate public charging infrastructure. The poll of 1,000 UK EV drivers highlights the need for reliable and accessible charging facilities to boost confidence and
