Asia-Pacific
India hands out fines to owners of polluting vehicles, building sites
Indian authorities fined thousands of vehicle and construction site owners for violating pollution rules amid worsening air quality.
China’s Nio plans to sell its first hybrid car overseas only, sources say
Nio plans 2026 hybrid launch under Firefly brand for overseas markets, addressing EV challenges in Europe and Middle East.
China urges palatable EV trade solution from EU as France defends bloc
China urges France to mediate with the EU over EV tariffs, while France stands firm on fair competition and opposes China’s brandy tariff.
Chinese solar firms, ever-nimble, go further afield where US tariffs don’t reach
Some of the biggest Chinese-owned solar factories in Vietnam are cutting production and laying off workers, spurred on by the expansion of U.S....
Mitsubishi Corp, Nissan to establish JV on autonomous driving, EV batteries, Yomiuri says
The joint venture will provide services related to autonomous driving and using electric vehicle batteries as storage batteries.
China’s BYD boosts production and hiring amid Q3 growth
The Chinese EV maker posted an 11.5% rise in third-quarter net profit.
Vietnam’s renewable energy policy is spurring decarbonization of global brands
Vietnam’s new Direct Power Purchase Agreement enables global brands to decarbonize supply chains by sourcing renewable energy.
Panasonic’s battery unit Q2 operating profit rises 42%, keeps forecast
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s Panasonic Holdings said on Thursday second-quarter operating profit rose 42% at its battery-making energy unit, as stronger sales of energy...
Inaction on emissions could cut developing Asia’s GDP by 17% by 2070, ADB says
While mitigation efforts have gained momentum, they remain insufficient to meet global targets, the ADB said in its inaugural climate report.
