The Japanese manufacturer invests in Ampere and definitively ceases production in China due to declining sales in this competitive market.

US carmaker Tesla disappoints analysts' expectations for Q3 2023.

Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York State, has announced a $12 million initiative to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles and strengthen the electric grid. This competitive action also aims to reduce integration costs, promote EV charging infrastructure and demonstrate their electrification in use cases that are difficult to electrify.

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Seven automakers are joining forces to create a network of at least 30,000 charging stations for electric vehicles in North America, in the hope of boosting the adoption of this technology on the continent. An ambitious joint venture to compete with Tesla and offer a charging network accessible to all drivers.

The arrival of electric cars will not be enough to decarbonize the French automotive sector. Although sales of electric cars are expected to increase, they will not meet the decarbonization targets set by the national low-carbon strategy.

Alstom partners with Export Development Canada (EDC) to finance sustainable mobility projects up to €2.3 billion. This strategic partnership promotes investment in clean mobility worldwide, reinforcing Alstom's position as a global leader in the field.

Driveco is raising €250 million from APG to expand from 8,000 to 60,000 electric vehicle charging points by 2030, targeting retailers such as Carrefour, hotels, schools and hospitals.

A fourth electric battery factory is planned in Dunkirk, France. The solid state batteries from this plant will provide longer range, increased safety, fewer fires and faster charge times than current lithium-ion batteries.

France has passed the milestone of 100,000 electric charging stations installed on its territory, catching up with its European neighbors. Although hailed as an achievement, the question of maintaining such a network and deploying fast charges remains, as these are still largely in the minority.

The German Volkswagen Group plans to revitalize its Skoda brand, which has been hit by component shortages and a drop in deliveries in 2022. To achieve this, Skoda is banking on the release of new electric models, but is not planning a radical electric shift, keeping an eye on the prospects for its combustion vehicles abroad.

The EU imposes a minimum rate of "green" fuels for aircraft, with a gradual increase to 70% by 2050, to reduce polluting emissions from air transport. Sustainable fuels" include synthetic fuels, renewable hydrogen and biofuels.

Electric car sales are expected to account for 18% of the global market this year, leading to a reduction in oil demand, according to an IEA report. The main markets for electric cars are China, the United States and Europe, but the trend is growing in other countries.

The transition to electric vehicles will be gradual, with the arrival of used EVs. Charging infrastructure, home systems, and automaker transformations are key to increasing electric vehicle adoption.

Walmart plans to install thousands of electric vehicle charging stations in its stores by 2030 to bolster the existing network of charging stations. The initiative aims to build customer loyalty by allowing them to recharge their cars while shopping.

The Japanese auto industry is late to the electric segment, a risky choice for the future despite their current dominance in hybrids. If Japanese automakers do not react quickly to pro-electric regulations, some may eventually disappear.

TechnicAtome has seen a 10% increase in revenue in 2022 thanks to the renewal of the French submarine fleet.

MEPs and EU Member States have reached a compromise on binding targets for deploying charging stations at regular intervals along major roads.

Although e-fuels are presented as an alternative to fossil fuels, their costly production, low energy efficiency and potential environmental impact make them controversial.

Discussions are underway between the European Union and Germany as the latter opposes a ban on new combustion engines from 2035.

German automaker Volkswagen is continuing its transition to electric mobility by announcing the opening of its first battery plant in North America, in Canada. This decision comes against a backdrop of competition with world leader Tesla and the race for subsidies on both sides of the Atlantic.

Should Germany abandon the ban on combustion cars in 2035, at the risk of jeopardizing the future of the European car industry and the EU's climate objectives? France calls on Germany to reconsider its position and to maintain this ambitious objective.

Germany now has just over one million electric cars on the road. Despite this progress, the country is still far from the ambitious goal of having 15 million electric cars on the road by 2030.