All articles by Elizabeth Cooke
Elizabeth Cooke
Elizabeth Cooke is a trainee reporter, specialising in thematic intelligence. She graduated with a degree in French and Philosophy from Oxford University in 2022.
Signal: Turkey joins EU in cracking down on Chinese EV imports
After raising import duty on Chinese EVs in March, Turkey has now introduced new stringent regulations on EV importers.
Espionage threat accusations “false and misleading” – battery-maker CATL
CATL has hit back at concerns about the CCP-linked company’s outsized influence in the US’ EV and energy storage sectors.
Signal: over half of UK OEMs using AI machine vision for manufacturing
In addition to OEM usage insights, a survey has revealed large differences in machine vision adoption across the supply chain.
Signal: What is the future of closed-loop aluminium recycling?
Tesla says that recycling alone is not sufficient to create a truly sustainable aluminium sector, but experts disagree.
Signal: How likely is a US-Indonesia EV battery minerals deal?
Indonesia’s polluting, Chinese-dominated nickel industry looks unlikely to get IRA tax credits
Signal: Toyota dominates solid-state battery patents
Toyota said to be nearing the mass production of “breakthrough” solid-state battery tech based on sulfide solid electrolytes
Gigacasting – an engineering headache for automakers?
Prof. Wolfram Volk, specialist in metal casting, tells Just Auto that technological problems must be solved before automakers can establish the economic viability of gigacasting.
Signal: carmakers boost EV battery supply chains via recycling partnerships
Auto OEMs are partnering with EV battery recyclers, as they seek to secure better raw materials access and improve ESG profiles.
Signal: Will gigacasting revolutionise automotive manufacturing?
Growing numbers of automakers are turning to gigacasting over traditional metal sheet fabrication, but challenges abound.
Signal: UK government awards £89m in funding to EV tech innovators
£89m in fresh funding has been made available to strengthen the UK’s EV vehicle technology with Aston Martin and Yasa amongst recipients.