Asia-Pacific
Gender inclusion in solar PV is needed to expand energy access in Africa and Asia
Limiting women’s participation in the solar PV sector exacerbates skills shortages needed to develop, install, operate and service solar solutions.
Toyota to get Suzuki’s first-ever EV as partnership expands
Suzuki's Indian unit will supply its first electric vehicle to Toyota, marking their first collaboration on green vehicles.
Chinese automaker Geely steps up challenge to BYD with new hybrid tech
Geely’s new Leishen hybrid tech outperforms BYD in fuel efficiency with 2.62L/100km and 2,390 km range, boosting hybrid competition.
Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths first-quarter revenue falls nearly 6%
Lynas Rare Earths' Q1 revenue dropped nearly six per cent due to low rare-earth prices and muted demand, despite NdPr price gains.
Taiwan warns Typhoon Kong-rey ‘rapidly’ intensifying
Taiwan faces frequent tropical storms from July to October, but climate change is intensifying them, warns scientists.
Xiaomi chief touts Nurburgring record ahead of EV launch
Xiaomi's SU7 Ultra prototype set a Nurburgring record for four-door cars, completing the lap in 6:46.874 ahead of its launch.
China power demand growing faster than expected in 2024, industry association says
The China Electricity Council now sees 2024 electricity consumption growing by seven per cent to 9.9 trillion kilowatt-hours.
Japan nuclear reactor near Fukushima to restart
A Japanese nuclear reactor with an upgraded anti-tsunami wall was set to restart Tuesday in a region near the crippled Fukushima plant, according...
Apple supplier TDK partners with McLaren Racing in EV push
TDK partners with McLaren Racing in Formula E electric motor racing as the manufacturer targets expansion in the electric vehicle sector.
Q&A: What China’s push for ‘new quality productive forces’ means for climate action
Carbon Brief unpacks the concepts underpinning new quality productive forces, and what it means for China’s climate, energy and industrial policy.
