Financial markets got quite excited after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tweeted at 8:45am New York time on Friday (10:45pm Friday AEST) that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open”, followed by a series of jubilant posts by US President Donald Trump and a triumphant, if bellicose, speech. Oil futures fell 10 per cent and…
Gasgoo Munich- On April 8, Qingtao (Kunshan) Energy Development Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Qingtao Energy”) officially filed an IPO application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to become the first solid-state battery stock on the exchange. Image source: Qingtao Energy prospectus Founded in June 2016, Qingtao Energy focuses on the R&D, manufacturing, and sales…
The Ford F-150 Lightning is canceled, as is its fully electric replacement, codenamed “T3.” Meanwhile, China’s EV and PHEV options keep making inroads in cheap segments across the globe. Ford’s Universal EV Platform is still on track to launch in 2027. The F-150 Lightning will gain a gas engine. An American-made commercial electric van has…
Climate benefits of driving electric are not being told, shows Greenhush Award freeware In 2024, a record 21 % of all new cars in Europe were fully battery-electric or plug-ins, with more than a 50 % share in several markets and even higher market shares for small trucks in some markets. This is true also…
VinFast, a Vietnamese automaker, is reportedly planning to tap into the hybrid vehicle market by next year. The company will reportedly add gasoline-powered generators to its existing electric vehicle models, easing the transition for consumers into the electric vehicle market. VinFast’s Hybrid Vehicle Plans Informed sources have revealed that VinFast is gearing up to roll…
Volkswagen Group is poised to launch a new electric vehicle (EV) next year that leverages Chinese technology to compete with established domestic players like BYD and Geely in the world’s largest automotive market. The German carmaker, which has seen a decline in market share in mainland China since 2020 amid a rapid adoption of EVs,…
International brands led by Tesla are intensifying their efforts to compete with Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) manufacturers like BYD, as they showcase advanced intelligence and autonomous-driving technology to attract visitors at the world’s largest import-export trade fair in Shanghai. The 12 major carmakers, including General Motors and Volvo, are leveraging the China International Import Expo (CIIE),…
The European automotive sector is entering a new era—one where robots assemble cars, AI predicts failures before they happen, and smart factories set record efficiency benchmarks. According to Renub Research, the Europe Automotive Robotics market is forecasted to surge from US$ 2.95 billion in 2024 to US$ 7.37 billion by 2033, expanding at a strong…
China tech Self-driving autos to reach 70% of total domestic sales in 2035 under plan A Baidu robotaxi is seen on the streets of Wuhan in Hubei province. China is backing self-driving technology, as it has for EVs. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta) SHUNSUKE TABETA October 29, 2025 06:07 JST CHONGQING — China aims to extend its…
As China drafts its 15th five-year plan – the next entry in a line of expansive blueprints that have set the tone for the country’s development over more than seven decades – we examine the implications and opportunities for industrial collaboration across the Taiwan Strait. For more stories in this ongoing series, click here. Last…