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Lucid partners with US battery mineral producers for EV manufacturing


US EV manufacturer Lucid Motors has joined with critical mineral producers Alaska Energy Metals, Graphite One, Electric Metals and RecycLiCo to launch the Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness Collaboration (MINAC). The consortium aims to help accelerate the development of domestic critical mineral resources and the procurement of minerals for use in automotive manufacturing by US-based… Read more…

Europe’s EV market shifts gears as Tesla loses grip

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The European electric car market is going through a major transformation. Overall sales of EVs continue to climb, registering impressive 23% year-over-year increase with 361,000 units in June, but the story behind the numbers reveals a changing of the guard. The once unshakeable dominance of Tesla is facing serious challenges from legacy automakers, new Chinese brands, and a surprising comeback… Read more…

Spy shots reveal the 1,300hp Yangwang U7 GT that might never be

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Unfortunately, in the fast-moving world of electric cars, some exciting projects get axed as companies try to adapt to the changing market. This appears to be the story of the BYD Yangwang U7 GT, a high-performance electric shooting brake that was recently spotted with very little camouflage. Based on photos leaked by an automotive blogger, the U7 GT looked ready… Read more…