How the Middle East conflict is accelerating global EV adoption

    China’s car market heads for worst year since 2021 as sales fall 20%

    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…

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    Mr Anutin’s imminent trip to China represents part of the government’s broader strategy to position Thailand as a hub for advanced technologies.

      Bangkok Post – PM’s China trip aims to boost tech investment

      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…

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      General Mills to sell Häagen-Dazs shops in China

        NIO added to U.S. Defense ‘Chinese military’ list

        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….

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        Polestar CEO sees strong EV demand since Hormuz crisis

          Chinese EVs may hit U.S. within a few years, one way or another

          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…

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          ESG news regarding the EU’s trade war with China, the EU’s planned waiver on oil and gas penalties, South Africa’s $228 green finance plan, and DigitalBridge’s acquisition of ArcLight

            The EU’s Impending Trade War With China

            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…

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            Share of global hydrogen consumption in select regions in 2024

              Q&A: Can China turn hydrogen into its next clean-energy industry?

              China has said that hydrogen is a key “future industry”, important to both its energy transition and its industrial policy. Hydrogen frequently goes through hype cycles, most recently driven by rising oil and gas prices due to the conflict in the Middle East. Yet, even in China, the world’s largest producer and consumer of the…

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                BMW And Mercedes Dropped LiDAR Over Cost, China Puts It On A $10K Hatch

                Updated BYD Seagull for MY26 is available with the brand’s DiPilot 300 driver assistance package https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ by Chris Chilton 23 minutes ago BYD has rolled out a revised version of the little Seagull hatch in China. The tiny EV starts at $10,300, or $13,400 with BYD’s DiPilot 300 ADAS. DiPilot 300 isn’t fully autonomous, but…

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                Hong Kong to ban new EVs with only electronic door handles

                  Hong Kong to ban new EVs with only electronic door handles

                  Hong Kong is set to ban electric vehicles (EVs) equipped solely with electronic door handles, as authorities seek to align with mainland China’s decision to mandate physical manual releases on all new cars from 2027 to mitigate safety hazards. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Wednesday that the government was closely monitoring…

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