World’s Largest 12.8 GWh Battery Storage Cluster Activated in China

CLEAN energy technology developer Envision Group just completed the final stages of the incorporation of an artificial intelligence (AI) management system into the 12.8-gigawatt-hour battery storage network in northern China it brought online last February. Sources at Envision told Cleantechnica that the current 4-gigawatt-hour flagship plant could very well be … [continued]

Huawei Scales EV Platform Deliveries As Automated Driving Partnerships Expand Across China

BEIJING — Huawei Technologies Co. expanded its foothold in the electric vehicle sector through July, scaling sales across its smart vehicle alliance while integrating automated driving software into major automotive manufacturing groups. Rather than assembling vehicles under its own name, the technology company operates as a Tier 1 supplier and … [continued]

Gas Stations are Changing Globally. How Has It Changed in Your Town? (Part 1: Asia)

In my recent trips globally have exposed me how the traditional petrol station model is undergoing a change as major oil and power companies scramble to adapt to rapid electric vehicle adoption. In Amsterdam I saw Total which is now Total Energies, Shell has Recharge, Sinopec in China, Idemitsu in … [continued]

Supercritical CO₂ Is Useful. The System Claims Are The Problem.

Supercritical carbon dioxide is genuinely useful stuff. Above roughly 31° Celsius and 73.8 bar, CO₂ enters a state that combines gas-like flow behavior with densities that can become much closer to liquids. Engineers have found good uses for that combination. It can extract caffeine from coffee, separate valuable compounds from … [continued]

XPENG Set to Enter the Philippines with the Globalized Mona

Possible launch models include the recently launched L03 and the premium X9  XPENG is preparing to enter the Philippines in the third quarter of 2026, bringing with it a business model built around artificial intelligence, advanced driver assistance and software-defined vehicles rather than simply another lineup of battery-powered cars. XPENG … [continued]

NIO Opens Battery Swapping to Firefly and Launches 5th-Generation Swapping Stations

NIO has basically stood alone in its long-term commitment to EV battery swapping technology and infrastructure. Now, its youngest sub-brand, Firefly, is getting access to these battery swapping stations. Additionally, the company is starting to roll out its new, 5th-generation battery swapping stations. Firefly, for those who haven’t followed along … [continued]