ICE Sales Melting!

In response to our latest thorough report on global EV sales, one of our readers, trackdaze, added a bit of useful data and analysis. Instead of just looking at electric vehicle sales (which is what the world EV sales reports cover), trackdaze figured out (based on our data) how much … [continued]

The BYD Zhengzhou docked at the Batangas International Port on July 25, 2025. (Photo from BYD Philippines)

BYD’s First Dedicated NEV Carrier Delivers 1,500 Vehicles to the Philippines

BYD newest roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel just delivered 1,500 new energy vehicles to the Philippines. The BYD Zhengzhou, named after company’s manufacturing hub serving the burgeoning Asia–Pacific market, is number one of a planned eight-ship fleet. The newly christened vessel measures 199.9 meters (652 feet) long, and can transport up to … [continued]

Mitsubishi Electric’s ME Innovation Fund Invests in Pale Blue, Startup Developing Water-based Propulsion Systems for…

Enhancing satellite propulsion technology to help achieve the sustainable utilization of outer space TOKYO, Japan — Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that its ME Innovation Fund has invested in Japan-based Pale Blue Inc., a startup engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sales of propulsion systems* for small satellites that use water as … [continued]

Petroleum Prices Reacted to Economic & Geopolitical Uncertainty in the Second Quarter

Energy prices—along with other globally traded commodities, equities, and currencies—were more volatile in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) amid significant uncertainty from concerns over economic growth as well as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The geopolitical uncertainty has affected crude oil prices and refinery margins, and shifting government … [continued]