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03 Nov 2024 | Synopsis
Given the fact that it's effectively impossible for foreign visitors to legally drive in China [Motortrend] relied on our partners in this endeavor... to purchase an assortment of what they thought were both the best and most interesting Chinese vehicles...They came back with 18 electric, plug-in hybrid, and extended-range electric vehicles..."...All of the vehicles we tested were either purchased, rented, or borrowed by DCar..."
03 Nov 2024 | Synopsis
"The level of deadly PM2.5 pollutants -- fine particulate matter in the air that causes the most damage to health -- peaked at 610...The air quality index, which measures a range of pollutants, also spiked at 1,067"Tuk-tuks equipped with polluting two-stroke engines are banned, as are restaurants that barbecue without filters...Government offices and private companies will have half their staff work from home from Monday."
01 Nov 2024 | Synopsis
"Describing nuclear energy using questionable adjectives like 'reliable,' 'safe,' 'clean,' and 'affordable,' all of which are belied by the technology's seventy-year history"...Morgan Stanley estimated that data centers will 'produce about 2.5 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions...share of global electricity produced by nuclear reactors has decreased from 17.5% in 1996 to 9.15% in 2023, largely due to the high costs of and delays in building and operating nuclear reactors."
01 Nov 2024 | Synopsis
"...investigation by...Motor1 Germany.. [the powerful IG Metall ] union ...blocked production of a low-cost city car, which was to be developed by exploiting savings within the Renault group as part of the Twingo project."...other VW group cars such as the Cupra Raval and the Skoda Epiq, will in fact find their cradle in Spain... Renault is pressing ahead with its plans to launch the car in 2026 at a price of €20,000..."
01 Nov 2024 | Synopsis
"With a targeted driving range of over 650 km and a maximum motor output of 150 kW, the INITIUM aims to redefine the capabilities of hydrogen-powered vehicles."...primary challenges facing the widespread adoption of FCEVs is the limited availability of hydrogen refueling infrastructure. Hyundai has taken proactive steps to address this issue by equipping the INITIUM with a FCEV-specific route planner."
15 Jan 2026 |
The U.S. has sold Venezuelan state-owned oil and placed the proceeds in U.S.-controlled accounts, including one in Qatar. Officials call the move legal and humanitarian, but the arrangement lacks transparency, bypasses Venezuelan citizens, and concentrates control in the executive branch. This unprecedented action raises serious questions about sovereignty, oversight, and democratic accountability.
14 Jan 2026 |
Saudi Arabia is advancing two EV efforts through its Public Investment Fund: Lucid, the luxury EV maker in which PIF holds a majority stake, and Ceer, a new Saudi brand developing its first electric model with technology from BMW and support from Foxconn. Public reports show no direct link between the two companies beyond shared investment. Both are part of the kingdom's broader Vision 2030 industrial strategy.
10 Jan 2026 |
Solid-state batteries are finally moving from lab to road, led by Verge's TS Pro motorcycle using a Donut solid-state pack and early semi-solid EVs in China. These technologies promise higher energy density, faster charging, and improved safety compared to today’s lithium-ion cells, but at much higher cost. As production scales and prices fall toward parity in the early 2030s, solid-state chemistry is poised to reshape EV range, economics, and mainstream acceptance.
08 Jan 2026 |
The global energy transition is no longer driven by climate diplomacy but by industrial rivalry and market forces. Despite geopolitical fragmentation, clean energy deployment - from solar and wind to batteries and EVs - is accelerating. Competition among the US, EU, and China, not consensus, is driving progress, even as grids, permitting, and fossil fuel dependence remain stubborn obstacles through 2030.
07 Jan 2026 |
Clean-energy stocks and green bonds are attracting global capital not out of ideology, but because they offer better growth, lower risk, and strong policy support. Fossil fuels face structural decline as demand flattens and cost curves diverge. Investors are reallocating toward electrification, renewables, and grid infrastructure, making clean energy the new baseline for long-term returns. Markets are pricing the transition, not debating it.
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