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Reading the 2026 evidence
The battery map is still highly concentrated
What the latest IEA outlook changes—and what Europe should measure next.
29 September 2026 Trade policy recordA price undertaking complicates the “Europe versus China” story
The Commission’s CUPRA Tavascan decision is a reminder to separate brand ownership from manufacturing origin.
10 February 2026 Safety investigationThe battery cargo, the lashings and the fire
The NTSB’s Genius Star XI findings show why the details of an incident matter.
18 December 2025About these updates
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