Demand for sodium-ion batteries will grow slower than CATL expects, analysis finds
South Korean group open to building third plant on the continent as it aims to replicate US success
French carmaker changes way it accounts for share in struggling Japanese partner
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State-backed Indra searches for deals to expand beyond IT and radar into military hardware amid surge in EU spending
Former Lockheed finance chief will replace Brian West in August
Retailer’s offer slows effort by billionaire Brad Jacobs to create construction materials empire through QXO venture
Company moves closer towards launching its first commercial service in the emirate
Japanese carmaker’s efforts to shore up cash position come amid sweeping turnaround plan
US and European industry executives say high electricity prices are holding back efforts to rekindle domestic industry
State defence group PGZ will receive $663mn to make more ammunition
Despite its prowess, China has not been able to overcome dozens of ‘choke points’ that are the essential building blocks of modern manufacturing
China’s trade restrictions cut exports of rare earth magnets by 51% in a month, Wood Mackenzie says
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds to speak to carmaker after ‘everyone just panicked’
Fertiliser prices have been ‘extremely volatile’ in the past two weeks, says CEO of leading crop nutrients group Yara
Size of planned €650bn splurge on military creates huge challenges for Berlin’s cumbersome procurement system
Closure of historic Norfolk plant would put 1,300 jobs at risk and be the latest blow to the country’s auto industry
Xiaomi’s shares soar to all-time high after company launches pre-orders for YU7 sport utility vehicle
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Output plunges after Aston Martin and other British carmakers halt exports to the US
Omead Afshar leaves electric vehicle maker as the company contends with a steep slump in sales
Preliminary assessments indicate Tehran was able to move much of its stockpile
Brussels has warned German chancellor not to expect UK-style carve-out for car sector in EU deal with Donald Trump
Autonomous weapons have same operating and AI strike systems used to target Russian tanks and oil rig
World’s biggest EV battery maker says global co-operation will help ease pressure on supply chains
