FACTBOX-More automakers plug into Tesla's EV charging network Adds Mazda Jan 16 (Reuters) - More automakers signed up to access Tesla's electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across the United States, taking the Elon Musk-led company's superchargers closer to becoming the industry standard. Texas has approved a plan to require EV charging companies to include Tesla's plug if they want to be eligible for federal funds.

FOCUS-Volkswagen and rivals plug away at solid-state battery puzzle adds edits By Eric Onstad and Paul Lienert LONDON/DETROIT, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Volkswagen, whose drive to develop a "solid-state" electric car battery with U.S. startup QuantumScape has been dogged by delays, is casting its net wider in pursuit of the potentially game-changing technology.

ANALYSIS-Global automakers scramble to reset China strategies as sales slow SHANGHAI, July 28 (Reuters) - For foreign automakers in China, it is time to double down on a turnaround or cut losses after ceding their leadership of the world's biggest auto market to local, upstart brands. Announcements from some of the world's largest automakers in recent days show they are taking a divergent path: some German brands and General Motors GM.N are betting on new electric vehicles, while Toyota 7203.T a

UPDATE 3-In challenge to Tesla, automakers launch US EV charging network Adds comments by White House in paragraphs 8-9, charging industry official in paragraphs 19-20, and antitrust lawyer in paragraphs 25-27 By Abhirup Roy and Jarrett Renshaw July 26 (Reuters) - Seven major automakers on Wednesday said they were forming a new company to provide electric vehicle charging in the U.S.

DIARY-Germany corporate earnings week ahead July 21 (Reuters) - Diary of Germany (.GDAXI) corporate earnings for the week ahead GERMANY EARNINGS Start Date Start Time(GMT) RIC Company Name Event Name 25-Jul-2023 AMC DB1Gn.DE Deutsche Boerse AG Q2 2023 Deutsche Boerse AG Earnings Release 26-Jul-2023 NTS P911_p.DE Dr Ing hc F Porsche AG Half Year 2023 Dr Ing hc F Porsche AG Earnings Release 26-Jul-2023 07:00 MTXGn.DE MTU Aero Engines AG Half Year 2023 MTU Aero Engines AG Earnings Release 26-Jul-20