EV Politics https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Cuba Togg Ecuador Chengxin Lithium Home SK Innovation Critical Metals TotalEnergies Core Lithium St-Georges Eco-Mining ‘The only thing that terrifies me is BYD’: Politicians quake at Chinese EVs “Britain’s carmakers are being asked to carry a burden that is becoming impossible to sustain” – call to bring forward ZEV mandate review ADB Launches Financing Initiative to Scale Critical Minerals Supply Chains in Asia AMG Critical Materials N.V. Announces Strategic Acquisition of Zinnwald Lithium Adding Optionality in Critical Materials in the Heart of Europe Bolivia prepares historic shift to unlock lithium investments Brazil probes USA Rare Earth’s $2.8B deal for Serra Verde Brazil promotes critical minerals and investment agenda at G7 meeting Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Passes Bill Aimed at Promoting Critical Minerals Investments BYD to continue investing in Malaysia despite new EV import rules Canada backs first cobalt sulphate refinery build with $20m federal funding Canada’s flailing EV industry a symptom of bigger problems Chery signals ambitions for US entry but holds back on timeline – report Chile moves to formalize critical minerals strategy China expands state support beyond EVs, chips into broader economy: Report China tightens grip on West Africa’s lithium as U.S.-linked miner exits Africa’s critical minerals race China’s CATL to supply cars with its EV chassis in first overseas project in Turkey China’s Xpeng in talks with VW to buy European factory, report says Chinese electric vehicle exports rise amid the oil crisis, posing a dilemma for importing countries Chinese EV imports gain ground in Brazil as local automakers lag Chinese firms warn Indonesia’s nickel quotas, tax hikes threaten investment Compass plans lithium market return with EnergyX in Utah’s Great Salt Lake Congo eyes deals with cobalt producers to tackle illegal mining Critical Mineral Chokepoints Extend Far Beyond Mining and Refining Critical minerals need more than capital. They need targeted de-risking to become investable Danantara in Talks to Acquire Eramet’s Stake in Weda Bay DOE Funding for U.S. Critical Minerals Processing Elevra inks $318M financing for Quebec lithium Ethiopia to Reconsider Auto Import Ban as Part of WTO Accession Efforts EU and Mexico deepen long-term relations at historic summit EU carmakers pave way for Chinese rivals as balance in market shifts EU to discuss potential restrictions on Chinese imports amid fears of overreliance Europe’s EV transition at risk as China outspends EU suppliers by 57% Ford Believes Forcing EV Mandates In Europe Will Backfire Ford officially ends SK On joint venture, assumes $3.8B federal loan G7 in talks to set up permanent unit to oversee critical minerals agenda G7 trade ministers to discuss critical minerals supply chain, French minister says Geopolitical tensions delay US$500mn deal between Anglo American and MMG in Brazil Germany to boost raw materials fund to reduce reliance on China GM hits pause on $3.5 billion Indiana battery plant once billed as the state’s biggest development project Gotion receives €92 million for two battery projects in Spain