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Rare earth elements: China’s grip on critical metals and why the world depends on them – Explained – Times of India

India’s ambitions in electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and clean energy may face critical challenges due to its limited domestic production of rare earth elements (REEs), despite holding sizable reserves. China continues to dominate the global REE supply chain, controlling over 90 per cent of the world’s processing and magnet-making capacity, reported ET.Rare earths, 17 elements…

Critical minerals push: India to make rare earth magnets in Hyderabad; G Kishan Reddy says move to cut China reliance – Times of India

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India will begin domestic production of rare earth magnets in Hyderabad in a bid to reduce reliance on Chinese imports and strengthen its position in critical technology manufacturing, Union Coal and Mines minister G Kishan Reddy said on Saturday.Speaking to ANI, Reddy said the Centre has tasked the National Institute for Transforming Science and Materials…

Centre plans ‘battery passport’ to boost EV safety, quality & exports | India News – Times of India

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A battery passport serves as an Aadhaar identity of sorts, with every battery having a unique ID that provides all information on the product NEW DELHI: In a move that will help owners of electric vehicles (EVs) get precise details of the batteries being used, India will soon have its own “Battery Passport” regime. Under…

Tata Motors says JLR ready for supply shocks, no US plant despite tariff hit; Avinya EVs delayed to late 2025 – Times of India

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Tata Motors Group on Tuesday said its Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) arm is better prepared to tackle current global supply chain disruptions, including those arising from the West Asia conflict, China’s rare earth curbs and tariff wars, drawing on lessons learnt during the semiconductor shortage of the COVID-19 era.Group CFO PB Balaji said JLR is…

Tesla’s outlets to open in July with China-made electric vehicles – Times of India

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Tesla’s outlets to open in July with China-made EVs Tesla is set to open its showrooms in July, people familiar with discussions said, kicking off operations as the Elon Musk-led firm hunts for growth, amid falling sales in Europe and China. Tesla’s first set of cars have arrived – Model Y rear-wheel drive SUVs shipped…

Trump imposes 125% tariffs on China, announces 90-day pause for other countries

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Donald Trump has announced a 125% tariff hike on Chinese goods while offering a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for 75 countries that have been negotiating. China has responded defiantly, warning against bullying and blackmail. Meanwhile, China and the European Union are discussing closer trade ties, including negotiations on electric vehicles and investment cooperation, potentially…

JSW in talks with China’s Geely for electric car joint venture – Times of India

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CHENNAI: After SAIC (which owns MG) , Sajjan Jindal’s steel-to-paints conglomerate JSW Group is in talks with multiple auto majors for more electric vehicle joint ventures. According to sources with direct knowledge of the matter, among the OEMs that JSW is in talks with is Chinese auto major Geely. JSW, say sources, is betting aggressively…

Low affordability hits car demand: Kia India MD – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: With car prices going up between 35-50% over the past 3-4 years, owing to safety and emissions mandates, affording a vehicle has become difficult for mass consumers and sales are likely to see a moderate growth of 3-4% in the coming year, Kia India MD Gwanggu Lee said on Thursday.To generate demand, Lee…

Magenta Mobility to add 10,000 EVs over next fiscal; to expand to new cities – Times of India

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MUMBAI: Electric mobility firm Magenta Mobility on Monday said it plans to add 10,000 electric vehicles — both three and four-wheelers — over the next financial year and is also looking at expanding into new cities such as Nashik, Nagpur, Vijayawada, Indore and Kolkata, among others. The company also said that after establishing a strong…

Volkswagen, Chinese partner SAIC to sell joint venture plant in west China’s Xinjiang – Times of India

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BANGKOK: Volkswagen and Shanghai’s SAIC Motor have agreed to sell a factory in China’s far western Xinjiang region that drew criticism due to accusations by western governments of human rights violations. The companies also said Wednesday that they were extending their 40-year-old automaking joint venture until 2040, ahead of schedule, and that the JV will…