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To accelerate the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, the Japanese government is investing heavily in subsidies. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to provide hydrogen refueling incentives for commercial vehicles.

Hydrogen has long been hyped as the “Swiss army knife” of the energy transition, but today – despite billions in investment – it largely remains limited to niche industrial applications.

European TSOs have recommended that Germany split its single electricity price zone into up to five bidding zones. This should maximise economic efficiency across the whole market area, ensuring supply security and reducing cost.

South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES) has withdrawn from Indonesia’s high-profile Project Titan, a move that has sparked renewed debate within the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain industry. _1234b

Leading specialized charging operators Atlante, Electra, Fastned and IONITY form Spark Alliance, a first of its kind collaboration, to simplify EV charging and accelerate EV transition.

The European Commission has officially proposed extending the deadline for car manufacturers to meet emission reduction targets, granting them an additional two-year grace period.

Germany’s likely next coalition government has agreed to a substantial electricity price cut to relieve households and companies and honour national and European climate targets.

Vietnamese electric vehicle giant VinFast is optimistic about the growth potential in the Philippine market. In late February, it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Motech, an automotive service center.

The carbon reduction effect of electric vehicles is mainly concentrated during driving, while the manufacturing of the vehicle body and batteries still generates significant carbon emissions.

Vietnam will remove its exemption from registration fees for electric vehicles (EVs). EV owners will be required to pay a registration fee based on the number of seats, which will be 50% of the fee for regular gasoline vehicles.