Asia-Pacific
Japan’s Nissan, Honda to jointly research software, start talks with Mitsubishi
Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor agreed to conduct joint research into technologies for a next-gen software platform
Analysis: LNG price cap puts gas-fired power target at risk in Vietnam
Vietnam LNG policy alienates foreign investors by going against international norms, warn experts, as country hopes to boost usage.
Navigating India’s clean energy transition: The role of critical minerals
India's clean energy depends on securing critical minerals like lithium, reducing import reliance through domestic production, recycling, and strategic policies.
When transmission lines fell, 16 electric vehicles fed power into the grid. It showed electric vehicles can provide the backup Australia needs
Electric vehicles can stabilize the grid by discharging power, but smarter charging is needed to avoid straining it.
Panasonic’s battery unit Q1 operating profit sinks as sales drops
Panasonic Holdings said Wednesday its Q1 operating profit fell 7%, weighed by lower sales at its battery-making energy unit
Toyota to post rise in Q1 profit on hybrid demand, but momentum may be slowing
Demand for hybrids is likely to deliver another quarter of double-digit growth for Japan's Toyota Motor when it reports earnings on Thursday
Indonesia aims to accelerate carbon storage sector development
Indonesian government aims to accelerate development of a carbon capture and storage industry to help fight climate change
Rio Tinto open to big copper buys but cautious of overheated market
Rio Tinto's half-year earnings remained flat at $5.8B due to weak iron prices, while shipments stayed stable amid China's property crisis.
We compared land transport options for getting to net zero. Hands down, electric rail is the best
Compared to road and diesel trains, electric rail could cut emissions by 80 to 90% from 2030 onwards: The Conversation Australia.
