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Marcus Thorne

Lead Analyst, EV Market Intelligence

Marcus Thorne provides high-frequency market updates and monitors funding rounds within the EV startup scene. He delivers real-time intelligence on corporate automotive moves.

marcus.thorne@evindustryreport.com

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Charging Networks

The global electric vehicle charging infrastructure market is expected to surpass $27.9 billion, with Asia-Pacific leading the industry's restructuring.

According to the latest report from Fortune Business Insights, the global electric vehicle charging infrastructure market is expected to grow from $55.97 billion in 2026 to $279.34 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 22.3%. The Asia-Pacific region leads the market with a 65.51% share, and government incentives, the expansion of ultra-fast charging networks, and smart charging technologies are reshaping the industry landscape.

Marcus Thorne6 min read
Battery & Storage

Energy storage expansion reshapes battery metal demand, and the EV supply chain faces a new round of transformation.

The rapid growth of the global energy storage industry is profoundly reshaping the demand structure for key metals such as lithium, copper, and aluminum. This article, from the perspective of the electric vehicle industry, analyzes the impact of energy storage expansion on the battery supply chain, metal prices, and the competitive landscape of the industrial chain, and explores the challenges posed by technological diversification and geopolitics.

Marcus Thorne7 min read
Battery & Storage

Gotion High-tech builds Africa's first LFP battery gigafactory in Morocco: A key step for Africa's electrification supply chain

The African Development Bank approved a €100 million loan to support Gotion High-Tech in building Africa's first LFP battery gigafactory in Morocco, with phase-one capacity of 10 GWh and a planned 100 GWh. This project will reshape the landscape of Africa's battery supply chain and inject new momentum into the global EV industry.

Marcus Thorne4 min read
Charging Networks

New Energy Transport receives funding to accelerate electric freight deployment in Australia: charging infrastructure is a key bottleneck

Australian electric freight company New Energy Transport has secured A$5 million in funding to deploy 20 electric trucks and 6 mobile ultra-fast charging units, driving the electrification of the heavy-duty freight corridor on the east coast. This move highlights the critical constraint that charging infrastructure poses to the widespread adoption of electric commercial vehicles.

Marcus Thorne3 min read
Battery & Storage

General Motors enters the energy storage market, with sodium-ion batteries as a differentiating weapon.

General Motors announced its entry into the energy storage market and plans to launch sodium-ion battery products, directly facing the competitive landscape dominated by Tesla. Analysis shows that the demand from AI data centers and electrification is driving rapid market growth, and GM's differentiated technology path may reshape the industry landscape.

Marcus Thorne3 min read
Smart Mobility

The commercialization of autonomous driving is entering a phase of divergence: what do Tesla’s controversy, Waymo’s expansion, and WeRide’s overseas deployments mean?

Focusing on the controversy over Tesla’s autonomous driving safety data, Waymo’s expansion of its sixth-generation driverless system, and WeRide’s continued deployment of L4 Robobus in Europe, this article analyzes the latest developments in global autonomous driving and new energy transportation from the perspectives of the industry chain, regulation, commercialization, and the smart mobility ecosystem.

Marcus Thorne8 min read