Beijing — On the outskirts of the Chinese port city of Ningbo, surrounded by lush green hills topped with giant wind turbines to harness the power of the gales off the East China Sea, is a factory where bosses believe they’re making the cars of the future. It’s where the Geely Auto Group, one of China’s…
New Delhi: India and China are exploring a new framework to facilitate business-to-business exchanges and Chinese investments, with a focus on accelerated capital flow, as the neighbours cautiously move to rekindle commercial ties amid a broader thawing of diplomatic relations, said people familiar with the developments. For one, Beijing may unveil an investment package for…
For EV drivers, the idea of a 30-minute charging stop may not last much longer. As SupercarBlondie detailed, manufacturers in China are pushing charging technology toward turnaround times measured in minutes, short enough that a bathroom break could outlast the stop. Here’s what to know Across China’s EV industry, companies including BYD, battery maker CATL,…
In some Chinese-made electric vehicles, you can swap your empty battery for a new one in under five minutes. It sounds too good to be true, but the process is simple: drive your car into a special swapping station, take your hands off the steering wheel, then let robots take out the old battery and…
CHANGCHUN, CHINA – JULY 11: People visit the 23rd Changchun International Automobile Expo on July 11, 2026 in Changchun, Jilin Province of China. The exhibition drew participation from 53 Chinese and foreign automobile manufacturers, with over a thousand vehicles on display. (Photo by Zhang Yao/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images) China News Service | China…
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba suffered another blackout of the National Electric System, or SEN, on Tuesday, leaving the entire country without power, officials said. It was the third such incident in two weeks as a U.S. oil embargo stresses the island’s grid. Fuel has been running out across Cuba since January, when U.S. President Donald…
Anutin to court Chinese businesses Mr Anutin’s imminent trip to China represents part of the government’s broader strategy to position Thailand as a hub for advanced technologies. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to embark on a crucial visit to China later this week, aiming to strengthen economic ties and attract investment in Thailand’s future…
NIO (NYSE:NIO) announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has added the company to its “Chinese military companies” (CMC) list. NIO states it is not a Chinese military company or a military-civil fusion contributor. The CMC List is not a sanctions list and does not restrict trading in NIO’s securities….
EVs are prepared for export overseas through frame transportation in Taicang Port Area, Suzhou Port, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 11, 2026. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Chinese electric vehicles face crippling tariffs, stringent regulations and fierce opposition from lawmakers and the American auto industry, but there’s a growing possibility that Chinese EVs will…
Today’s ESG Updates EU-China Trade War Looms: Europe’s leaders will discuss protective measures as heavy dependence on Chinese imports raises concerns. EU Weakens Methane Emissions Law: The EU plans to waive emissions penalties for energy firms through 2029. South Africa Launches $228 Billion Green Finance Plan: South Africa’s Treasury announced a sustainable finance framework to…