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Honda Scraps Three Planned EVs as it Reorients Toward Hybrids
business29 days ago

Honda Scraps Three Planned EVs as it Reorients Toward Hybrids

Honda is canceling the planned launches of three EVs (the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX) as it reassesses its EV strategy amid U.S. policy shifts and rising competition from China. The company will refocus on hybrids, warns of record losses for the year ending March 2026 with operating expenses projected at 820 billion–1.12 trillion yen and total costs potentially reaching 2.5 trillion yen. The move contrasts with peers pursuing volume EVs, while Honda cites a tougher competitive environment and consumer concerns as key headwinds.

US Government to Acquire Stake in Lithium Americas to Support Nevada Lithium Project
business6 months ago

US Government to Acquire Stake in Lithium Americas to Support Nevada Lithium Project

The US government is taking a 5% stake in Lithium Americas and its Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada to bolster domestic lithium supply and counter China's dominance in the market, as part of broader efforts to develop a resilient supply chain for critical metals. The move aims to accelerate the project’s development, which is expected to significantly increase US lithium production for electric vehicle batteries and other technologies.