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Global EV Outlook 2025: Sales Growth, Market Trends, and Future Challenges

The IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2025 highlights record EV sales, falling prices, expanding charging networks, and key risks shaping the future of electric cars worldwide.

Macquarie Secures $405M for Vertelo to Supercharge India’s EV Ecosystem

Ford Commits $5 Billion to Launch Next-Gen Electric Vehicle Platform in the U.S.

China Leads the EV Race. Is the Rest of the World Falling Behind?

EV sales are booming, especially in emerging markets, but charging infrastructure isn't keeping up. Can global leaders close the gap fast enough to keep the EV momentum going?

Why Tesla Got Dropped From an ESG Index

Tesla’s removal from a major ESG index brought global attention to the inconsistencies in ESG ratings. This article explores why companies often receive conflicting scores from different agencies, breaking down the main causes—differences in scope, measurement, and weighting. It also highlights how this divergence impacts investor trust and corporate strategy.

GM Hires Dell’s Sustainability Head as New Chief Sustainability Officer

GM’s appointment of Cassandra Garber as CSO underscores a rising trend—corporate sustainability is now a core business function. As mobility and manufacturing face historic disruption, climate leadership from the top will shape who leads—and who lags—this decade.

Coreshell Raises $24 Million to Scale Low-Cost Silicon EV Batteries

Coreshell raises $24M to scale its low-cost, fast-charging silicon EV batteries, offering higher energy density and reducing reliance on Chinese graphite, while expanding U.S. production.

Coreshell Raises $24M to Scale Silicon-Based EV Battery Production

Coreshell secures $24M to expand U.S. production of high-energy, fast-charging silicon-based EV batteries, cutting costs and supply chain reliance on foreign graphite.

Tesla and SpaceX Challenge Trump's Tariff Policies, Citing Business Impact

Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX have raised concerns with the U.S. Trade Representative, arguing that Trump-era tariffs are increasing costs and harming their global competitiveness.

Northvolt Declares Bankruptcy Amid EV Market Slowdown

Northvolt, once Europe’s EV battery leader, files for bankruptcy, citing EV demand decline, capital costs, and supply chain disruptions. Major automakers are now rethinking electrification plans.

Renault Opens EV Fire Safety Patents to Automakers Worldwide

Renault opens EV fire safety patents to automakers, enabling faster battery fire suppression. This move fosters industry-wide innovation and enhances emergency response worldwide.

Florida’s SB 462: A Game Changer for EV Infrastructure?

Florida’s SB 462 proposes a 6% tax on public EV charging, set to take effect in October 2025. While aimed at funding infrastructure, it could impact EV adoption and increase costs for drivers and businesses.