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Electric & new energy vehicles
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on electric & new energy vehicles, with a particular focus on China.
last updated:
3 October, 2024
Chengdu, Sichuan province-based Tianqi Lithium is one of the world’s largest producers of lithium-ion battery materials. Photo: Shutterstock
Business of climate change

Tianqi warns of US$1 billion loss on price slump, halt to Australian expansion

A decline in profit at the firm’s Chilean unit, forex losses and asset impairments contributed to the poor results in 2024.

China-EU relations

Chinese car giants sue European Commission over electric vehicle tariffs

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China-EU relations

EU tariffs failing to stop flood of Chinese electric vehicles, new trade data suggests

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Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Chinese electronics recycler GEM plans Hong Kong share listing

Specialist in recycling batteries, electronic waste, scrapped cars and waste plastics seeks funds to speed global expansion.

Electronic circuit boards and components await recycling. Photo: Shutterstock
Business of climate change

Hong Kong and Singapore firms tie up to decarbonise shipping sector

The deal will combine Towngas’ strengths in green methanol production with Global Energy’s supply chain management.

Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration

Immigration crackdown, withdrawal from WHO and Paris Agreement among Trump’s first acts

A slew of executive orders, extending to climate, TikTok and the WHO are signed as US president moves swiftly on pledges.

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China manufacturing

China’s EV sales stumble off the line in 2025, raising profit concerns

Deliveries of electric and plug-in hybrid cars on the mainland fell 50 per cent month on month to 206,000 units in the first 12 days of the year.

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Chinese electric vehicle sales were off to a slow start this year, signalling a volatile market after government subsidies came to an end. Photo: Handout
Asean

Opinion | In joining Brics, Indonesia is showing itself to be strategic trailblazer

What Indonesia has gained is strategic autonomy, clout with the US and within Asean, and a bigger voice on the global stage.

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US-China relations

Opinion | With deal-maker Trump, business cooperation could reset US-China ties

China can take a lesson from 1980s Japan, which defused bilateral frictions by strategically pivoting towards direct investment in US manufacturing.

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United States

Burning Teslas add to toxic mix of pollution delaying LA return

Electric cars add a new dimension to the mess left by devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

A Tesla is destroyed due to the Palisades Fire on January 8. Photo: Michael Ho Wai Lee/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Middle East

Opinion | Defying the US, China expands green energy ties in Middle East

The once-laughable notion of selling solar power in the Middle East is now a rich vein for China to strengthen its presence in the region.

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An aerial drone photo shows the fourth phase project of the Chinese-built Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai on September 2, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
China-EU relations

For Europe, China looms as 2025 economic threat, analysts say

China seen posing ‘longer competitive challenge and a sort of strategic challenge’ in important industries, and this could reinforce the EU as a US ally.

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China-Philippines relations

Opinion | Manila and Beijing can still choose cooperation over conflict

While violent clashes and bilateral disputes between Manila and Beijing have reached new heights, so can economic engagement.

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Autonomous vehicles

Opinion | US-China tech war’s next front will be autonomous vehicles

Autonomous driving is not just the next frontier; it is a strategic arena where AI, semiconductor capabilities and geopolitics converge.

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A man rides his bicycle beside a self-driving taxi in Daxing district in Beijing, China, in September 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
Business of climate change

Citybus owner Hans Group makes deal to fuel hydrogen-powered buses in Hong Kong

Hans Group, Citybus and Grand Resource Hydrogen signed a supply agreement on Wednesday.

From left, Yang Dong, CEO of Hans Group; He Wen Zhong, chairman of Grand Resource Hydrogen; and Richard Hall, managing director of Citybus. Photo: Sun Yeung
Semiconductors

Greater Bay Area’s next-gen chipmakers find ready buyers in Chinese EV industry

Guangzhou’s Nansha district is attracting companies specialising in silicon carbide semiconductors, as they look to capitalise on regional integration.

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United States

Opinion | Trump’s plans could trigger liquidity crises across Europe and Asia

Inflationary pressure and a growing deficit would turn the US into a liquidity-sucking force.

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Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong watchdog logged 179 complaints over EVs, charging services in 2024

Consumer Council shares figure for 2024 after noting rise in recent complaints focusing on charging services, such as unclear fee instructions.

The government has promoted the purchase of e-vehicles through tax concessions and subsidies. Photo: Jelly Tse
China economy

Editorial | Robust exports show China is embedded in global supply chain

As Trump administration looms, record trade performance for 2024 will fuel talk of overcapacity and increase pressure on Beijing to rebalance the economy.

US-China relations

US bans Chinese and Russian tech in smart cars, citing national security risks

‘Targeted approach’ meant to ensure foreign adversaries’ software and hardware are kept off American roads, commerce secretary says.

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China manufacturing

China’s eagle-eyed Zhejiang has more industrial movers and shakers in its sights

Local authorities in China’s eastern manufacturing hub want to nurture what they call ‘eagle enterprises’, and the vast majority are private firms.

A worker handles a spinning machine at a textile factory in China’s Zhejiang province. Photo: Getty Images
Autonomous vehicles

China’s WeRide starts third European self-driving trial in Switzerland

Company is stepping up efforts in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Japan and South Korea, CEO Tony Han says.

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WeRide-powered autonomous vehicles have found use at Zurich airport and the French Open. Photo: Weibo/ Xauto报告
IPO

China’s CATL poised to pick banks for US$5 billion Hong Kong share sale

World’s top maker of EV batteries is considering a second listing in Hong Kong that could help it raise at least US$5 billion.

Style Edit

Style Edit: BMW’s next gen X3 SUV redefines the premium mid-size category

The 3 new models feature sleek design, classic BMW touches and innovative features.

Asean

Opinion | Why Southeast Asia’s participation in Brics matters

With Indonesia joining the grouping and Malaysia and Thailand as partner countries, Brics has acquired not just mineral-rich members but also key Asean voices.

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Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 18. Brazil, which holds the rotating Brics presidency in 2025, announced on January 6 that Indonesia had become a full member of the bloc. Photo: AFP/Brazilian presidency
China energy security

China’s solar farms spread into new regions amid green energy push

Country’s largest mudflat solar photovoltaic energy storage facility combines salt production with photovoltaic power generation.

An offshore photovoltaic power project in the waters off Zhaoyuan, Shandong province. Photo: Xinhua
China manufacturing

Chinese firms face stumbling blocks abroad: competitive mindsets may turn messy

Overseas scandals, setbacks shine light on problematic nature of deeply ingrained business mentality. And the less they notice your Chinese identity, the better, some say.

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China trade

Trade barriers against China hit record high in 2024 amid overcapacity fears

More developing countries initiated investigations targeting Chinese goods last year, and analyst says these included pre-emptive measures to prevent an import surge.

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