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May 02, 2025
Opinion: Why hydrogen cars are being outsold by Ferraris
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.
April 30, 2025Grid operators recommend splitting German power price zone, industry disagrees
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.
April 30, 2025Chinese battery tech dominance reshapes Indonesia’s supply chain
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES) has withdrawn from Indonesia’s high-profile Project Titan, a move that has sparked renewed debate within the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain industry.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
April 08, 2025EV charging leaders unite to create Europe’s largest public charging network
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.
April 02, 2025EU reconsiders 2035 combustion engine ban as U.S. tariff threat looms
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.
March 13, 2025Germany’s budding coalition agrees electricity price cuts, EV subsidies
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.
March 04, 2025VinFast partners with Motech to boost EV service network in Philippines
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.
February 17, 2025Thailand’s solvent recycling innovation helps EV, battery makers slash emissions
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.
February 10, 2025Vietnam to end electric vehicle registration fee exemption in March
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.
February 05, 2025Germany joins India in bridging green skills gap, but youth might not engage
Germany is increasingly looking outwards to find skilled workers to fill its green labour gap, especially to India.