Japan’s biggest nickel smelter has developed a rechargeable battery recycling technique which could break the dependence on scarce rare earths metals

Battery giant CATL wants to fund six projects to boost its output of lithium-ion batteries, including factories in three provinces in China

Shares of China’s Li Auto fell on their Hong Kong debut. It was the first IPO to test investor sentiment since China’s crackdown on overseas listings.

China's shift into mass-market electric cars is poised to quicken as Nio Inc. announces a new brand to take on Toyota and Volkswagen. Its first sedan and two other new models will launch in 2022. 

• Electric car makers Nio, Xpeng and BYD have expanded capacity in China • Covid, floods and semiconductor crisis blamed...

(AF) India’s second largest lead-acid automotive battery maker Amara Raja Group, said it will invest about $2.5 billion (Rs 181...

• Shanghai firm’s backers include Xiaomi Corp and Dongfeng Motor Group • Telematics specialists supply automakers including Volkswagen and GM...

• Competition intense in China amid transition to electric vehicles • Volkswagen and Tesla have both battled ‘storms’ on social...

• Country wants to cut its dependence on lithium imports for EV batteries • Ganfeng Lithium to invest $1.3bn in...

Chinese firms deemed national security threats by Washington; Senators call for American Rescue Plan cash to be ringfenced

Korean company sees surge in demand for electronics, batteries; Growing need for EV batteries in Europe and US

Funds will be used to boost Arctic’s capability in geothermal energy; Island state investment giant’s cash will fund push in Asia and Europe