South Africa fights to keep phone networks up as lights go out

[ad_1] Mobile operators spending millions on fuel, backup systems Added costs forcing diversion of capital from 5G, rural networks Rampant theft of batteries, generators driving up expenses Industry seeking relief…

BMW bets on design and recycling, not mining, to lower battery costs

[ad_1] BMW not planning to take stakes in mines Building EVs spurs investment in recycling – CFO First quarter on track to hit annual margin target of 8-10% BERLIN, March…

Volkswagen to invest in mines in bid to become global battery supplier

[ad_1] BERLIN, March 17 (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) plans to invest in mines to bring down the cost of battery cells, meet half of its own demand and sell to…

Volkswagen picks Canada for first battery cell plant outside Europe

[ad_1] Move comes shortly after Scout plant announcement Plant in Canada can also qualify for IRA subsidies BASF also picked Canada for EV battery materials plant WOLFSBURG, Germany, March 13…