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PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has acquired an electric work-class remotely operated vehicle, Argus. The move is intended to support mobilization for the Persian Gulf.
Suzuki’s e SKY is expected to be the company’s first electric kei car and to start at around $13,500. The source says it is expected to undercut BYD’s Racco as Japan’s cheapest mini EV.
The article says Europe’s battery value chain has faced setbacks but does not start from scratch. It argues that the Industrial Accelerator Act should provide incentives to help materialise and scale projects.
Arla Foods has added four DAF XD Electric trucks to its Danish refrigerated distribution fleet. The trucks are to be supported by a dedicated PACCAR Power Solutions charging facility in Hobro.
Stellantis is halting production at three French plants for at least one week, including two cases linked to shortages of EV batteries. The pause underscores supply constraints at battery supplier ACC and their effect on vehicle output.
ACEA has presented a study examining whether the European battery supply chain could meet the requirements of the draft Industrial Accelerator Act. The EU is debating the draft package, which aims to boost production and competitiveness within the Union.