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UAE to invest $1bn in Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast — report

The possible deal with Vinfast comes off the back of Vietnam having signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with the UAE

How ADNOC is elevating the consumer journey at the pump

How ADNOC Distribution is elevating the consumer journey at the pump

Maaz Qureshi, vice president of Digital Business at ADNOC Distribution, says the company is investing in AI-powered solutions to drive operational excellence

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Saudi-backed Lucid expects to raise $1.67bn from stock sale

Lucid expects to report a loss from operations in the range of $765m to $790m for the quarter ended September 30

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Tesla launches new Model 3 long-range variant

The new Model 3 long-range variant is priced at $42,490

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Volkswagen’s $5bn investment in Rivian signals future EV collaboration trends

Rivian will form an equally controlled joint venture with Volkswagen to share EV architecture and software

Lucid opens Saudi Arabia’s first car production facility

Lucid, Rivian and Nikola: What are EV startups doing to ride out weak demand?

EV startups are lowering manufacturing costs, laying off workforce, and racing to develop cheaper models to navigate a slump in demand

Turkey imposes 40% tariff on vehicle imports from China

Turkey imposes 40% tariff on vehicle imports from China

The additional Turkish tariff will be set at a minimum of $7,000 per vehicle, with effect from July 7

Lucid sets up Dubai Retail Studio

EV giant Lucid opens showroom in Dubai, expands presence in the region

With the inauguration of the latest studio in Dubai, Lucid now has 38 studio locations worldwide

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BYD unveils new hybrid tech as battle with rivals heats up

BYD, which has been accelerating its international expansion, still trails multi-branded automakers such as Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors and Stellantis, in sales

Lucid Group secures $1bn from Saudi PIF affiliate

EV maker Lucid reports quarterly revenue above estimates as price cuts boost sales

The company said it expects capital expenditure of $1.5bn this year, compared with $910.6m in 2023

Tesla

Tesla promises ‘more affordable’ cars but India, Mexico plants on hold

The automaker said its plan for new models would let it better control capital expenditures during “uncertain times”

Mercedes-Benz CTO Markus Schäfer shares the future of electric mobility

Mercedes-Benz CTO Markus Schäfer shares the future of electric mobility

The automaker’s CTO shares the company’s mandate on pioneering innovation and sustainable transportation

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Xiaomi’s EV buyers face up to seven-month wait for the SU7

Xiaomi built a Beijing factory capable of producing 200,000 cars annually before it had regulatory approval to start manufacturing in China

PIF-backed ROSHN partners with EVIQ to power EV adoption in Saudi Arabia Image courtesy Getty Images

PIF-backed ROSHN, EVIQ to power EV adoption in Saudi Arabia

The collaboration between ROSHN and EVIQ will also see the launch of the kingdom’s first fast-charging public site launch at ROSHN Front in Riyadh

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Chinese EV giant BYD overtakes Tesla in car sales for Q4

BYD’s deliveries show price cuts are working for the Chinese company

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How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age

The rate of future EV adoption is going to depend heavily on EV pricing and the availability of charging stations

ADNOC Distribution to use biofuel for its UAE vehicle fleet

ADNOC Distribution to use biofuel to power its UAE vehicle fleet

The company’s fleet plays a crucial role in supplying fuels and liquefied petroleum gas to corporate customers

DEWA joins CharIN to advance green mobility

DEWA bolsters commitment to green mobility by joining CharIN

The membership allows DEWA to actively participate in establishing industry standards for electric vehicle charging systems

Saudi-backed Lucid Air sedan

Saudi-backed electric car maker Lucid plans to raise $3bn

The automaker plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes including capital expenditures and working capital

Hyundai Group EV investment

Hyundai Motor, LG plan $4.3bn EV battery plant in US

Construction of the EV battery facility will start in the second half of 2023 and production will begin as early as the end of 2025

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Saudi PIF-backed EV firm secures site for Foxconn project

Construction on the site, which is near a major Red Sea trading port, will start early next year

In pictures: Is this the world’s ‘most innovative car’?

The Porsche Taycan, the brand’s first fully electric model, offers many firsts and gives a glimpse into the future of efficient electromobility