Belgian chemicals group scales back on expansion after Tesla and others flag waning demand
Production of models delayed after heavy rain in central Europe disrupts manufacturing chain
Sector’s US strategy under threat from ex-president’s pledge to roll back Biden’s clean energy policies if he wins election
Only European companies with big American businesses should consider move, says newly merged packaging group
Tesla supplier CATL holds talks with sovereign wealth funds, family offices and automakers
Diversifying income away from cyclical equipment sales is challenging
Second-largest EV maker expands EU production as bloc clamps down on access for China imports
Region’s cell start-ups have suffered a series of major setbacks in recent months
Supplier to Ford and Volkswagen may have to be rescued by its South Korean parent as losses mount
South-east Asian country is pushing to move up electric vehicle value chain
Europe’s leading battery maker recently lost a $2bn BMW contract as it struggles to produce at scale
Orders are surging but capital markets are becoming reluctant to fund infrastructure projects
They want ‘made in Europe’ requirements to protect region’s hydrogen equipment manufacturing industry
Or: how to make £330mn by being sub-par
With things picking up, the timing now looks favourable
Metals group has covered $24mn of costs for lenders still owed billions
Many auto groups are well hedged, while Beijing turns its attention to European pig farmers
President Biden wants to increase adoption, but his tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs
Stocks in Shanghai warehouses reach highest level since 2020 as manufacturers rein in demand
US start-up becomes latest to succumb to difficulties hitting the sector
Smartphone battery leader says new material will boost energy storage for smaller gadgets first
Tariff announcement from Brussels prompts Citroën and Fiat brand owner to move part of Leapmotor output
It now makes greater financial sense for Chinese EV makers to accelerate plans to place production in the EU
Brussels acts against imports it says are heavily subsidised by Beijing despite German warnings move could spark trade war
Belgian group says demand from carmakers has deteriorated in recent weeks
