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Business of climate change
Can China’s solar industry find a solution before it’s too late?
Solar industry faces year of reckoning as Opec-style pact falters amid a price war and excess capacity.
11 Jan 2025 - 12:32PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Beijing renews EV subsidy to spur sales, keeps size of incentive unchanged
8 Jan 2025 - 8:58PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s discount war rolls on after 227 EV models slashed prices in 2024
7 Jan 2025 - 3:36PM
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Business of climate change
China’s Trina Solar sets world record for solar conversion technology
The company’s solar module beat the decades old solar cell efficiency record held by University of New South Wales laboratory.
6 Jan 2025 - 5:21PM
Trina Solar said it would continue to increase its research and development in passivated solar technology to maintain its technology leadership. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles
BYD’s fourth-quarter EV output beats Tesla as world’s No 1
In the fourth quarter, BYD beat Tesla by more than 20 per cent in terms of deliveries.
8 Jan 2025 - 4:04PM
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China energy security
China’s nuclear power drive gains steam as major new reactor comes online
The project in Fujian province is the first example of China’s third-generation Hualong One reactor being put into large-scale commercial operation.
2 Jan 2025 - 8:00PM
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Business of climate change
Low-carbon hydrogen to get more support in 2025 from Beijing’s new policy push
Beijing orders country’s refiners and chemical companies to increase their use of low-carbon hydrogen to reduce emissions.
2 Jan 2025 - 12:00PM
A hydrogen storage tank. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Business of climate change
Templewater builds Middle East ties to unlock energy transition potential
Private equity firm eyes opportunities for its entities in vehicle manufacturing and sales distribution in the Gulf Cooperation Council nations.
2 Jan 2025 - 8:30AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
From oversupply to Trump 2.0: the outlook for EV batteries in 2025
Here are a few things you need to know about the EV battery market in 2025.
2 Jan 2025 - 7:30AM
Business of climate change
Citigroup, BofA join US lenders in leaving global climate-banking alliance
US banks are under pressure from Republican lawmakers to distance themselves from industry groups that support reducing carbon emissions.
1 Jan 2025 - 12:06PM
Business of climate change
Firms should focus on ESG amid domestic competition, regulatory hurdles abroad
An executive at GCL Technology Holdings says solar panel makers need to pay greater heed to their carbon management.
26 Dec 2024 - 8:00PM
An employee at a GCL factory in Hefei, Anhui province, China. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles
China will retain car-export crown in 2025, but growth may slow on EU EV tariffs
China’s top auto firms are likely to diversify by introducing petrol cars and hybrid models to blunt the impact of trade barriers.
24 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM
Business of climate change
Hang Lung pushes for faster decarbonisation in construction sector
Developer urges quicker regulatory progress and pilot programmes to expedite low-carbon material adoption, vital for decarbonising the sector.
22 Dec 2024 - 10:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s car parts, software industry to hit US$356 billion by 2030
Market for car parts and software is likely to grow at an annualised pace of 28.8 per cent between 2026 and 2030.
20 Dec 2024 - 7:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
CATL to build 1,000 EV battery swap stations in China to ease range anxiety
Ten new EV models using the battery swap technology will be developed by CATL and its partners such as Changan Auto and FAW Group, chairman says.
18 Dec 2024 - 9:15PM
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Robin Zeng, CEO of EV battery maker CATL, greets a guest after a launch event for the next generation of swap stations in Xiamen, Fujian province on December 18, 2024. AP Photo
Business of climate change
Chinese solar inverter maker Deye to invest US$150 million in Malaysia
Company plans to set up a subsidiary in Malaysia to make solar photovoltaic equipment and energy storage products.
17 Dec 2024 - 12:36PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Indonesia gives tax incentives to EV makers including China’s BYD, GAC Aion
The carmakers, which are building factories in Indonesia, will enjoy an exemption on import taxes and a break on luxury taxes.
16 Dec 2024 - 8:30PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV maker Jiyue to cut operations in bid to stay in brutal race
Some projects will be scrapped and some business units merged in an ‘all-out’ effort towards ‘rebirth’, CEO says.
12 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM
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A Jiyue 01 EV is displayed at the Beijing Auto Show on April 29, 2024. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV start-up Hozon eyes exports to ride out price war
The Shanghai-based EV maker aims to sell 50 per cent of its cars overseas by 2026 and turn a profit the same year, founder Fang Yunzhou says.
10 Dec 2024 - 6:15AM
Business of climate change
Hong Kong’s status as aviation, maritime hub faces green fuel challenge
Hong Kong has to act fast if it wants to become a green fuel hub for the aviation and maritime sectors, as both Singapore and China are way ahead, analysts say.
7 Dec 2024 - 10:20AM
Business of climate change
China urges tie-ups for solar firms to navigate tariffs, trade tensions
Commerce ministry official asks companies to seek partnerships in belt and road countries and invest in solar power projects.
5 Dec 2024 - 7:45PM
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