BYD & Toyota Bringing Affordable EVs To The Masses
BYD and Toyota are bringing compelling new electric cars to market in Europe and China, while both are shut out by tariffs in the US.
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The Best Solar Power Countries in the World Will Shock You
I just wrote an article about how much China dominates the world solar PV market. Though, looking through the Snapshot of Global PV Markets report from the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA PVPS), a few other charts stood out to me at least as much as the … [continued]
European State of the Climate: Striking East-West Contrast & Widespread Flooding in Europe’s Warmest Year
Thank you, Copernicus, Climate Change Service, EU Commission, for the following update. Europe is the fastest-warming continent, and the impacts of climate change here are clear. 2024 was the warmest year on record for Europe, with record temperatures in central, eastern and southeastern regions. Storms were often severe and flooding widespread, … [continued]
XPENG Rolls Out Global Software Update
GUANGZHOU — XPENG, a leading high-tech smart mobility company, has announced the global rollout of its latest over-the-air (OTA) software update, XOS 5.6. This latest upgrade builds on XPENG’s legacy of intelligent driving innovation, delivering enhanced safety, personalized experiences, and critical optimizations for global users. A Legacy of Intelligent Evolution Designed … [continued]
European Automakers See Opportunities In The Defense Industry
As the European auto industry shrinks, car companies and suppliers are exploring ways to access the defense industry.
BMW Spots An EV Sales Opportunity As Tesla Tumbles
BMW Group is revving up its EV sales and production engine in Europe and elsewhere around the globe as demand for electric vehicles continues to rise.
BYD Prepping For Huge Overseas Growth
A week ago, BYD held a big summit for suppliers. More than 500 representatives from 380 major components suppliers converged on a conference center in Turin, Italy, and got a special call to action from BYD executives. One of the messages was that BYD was eager to collaborate with them … [continued]
The Volvo ES90 Arrives
I’m used to pretty bland, formulaic EV press releases. There’s always a blatant attempt with flowery language and the latest buzzwords to make you see the vehicle in a certain way. It’s fine. What else are they going to do? But it’s boring and routine. So, I was quite happy … [continued]
Half of New EU City Buses Were Zero-Emission in 2024
Zero-emission sales to reach 100% by 2027 if growth rate continues Nearly half (49%) of all new EU city buses were zero-emission (ZE) in 2024, making city buses one of the early success stories of the European Green Deal. Sales exceeded T&E’s projection made last year, despite it assuming exponential growth. This … [continued]
Omoda & Jaecoo Finally Launches in the Philippines
Omoda & Jaecoo will probably never reach the US, but they will be everywhere else for sure. “Finally.” That was the feeling when Omoda & Jaecoo, an old “newcomer” to the Philippine automotive scene, officially launched its operations and first models in the country at a posh venue in Manila … [continued]
