China’s emissions peak in sharper focus as solar and electric cars boom

Experts cautiously optimistic about Beijing’s environmental progress

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Why China's Solar Boom Is a Bust for Its Leading Players

Shielded by tariffs and fostered by subsidies, a solar panel commands triple the price in the U.S. compared with China and Europe, but expanding in America has become trickier.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

China’s solar stranglehold and Taiwan’s AI aims

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

How this new car runs without gas or electricity

As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.

How Trump Could Upend Electric Car Sales

Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Electric car targets under review as backlash grows

The government faces pressure from the industry to make changes to electric vehicle sales quotas.

The Papers: Electric car 'chaos' and Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Problems with the UK's net-zero plans and Israel's deal with Hezbollah lead Wednesday's papers.

Tycoon Drives India's Push Against China's Solar-Energy Dominance

Gautam Adani, the founder of one of India’s biggest business conglomerates, lies at the intersection of the country’s clean energy challenge to China.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

What a second Trump term means for car prices and electric vehicles

Car shoppers who have held off on buying a vehicle due to affordability concerns are unlikely to see relief if President-elect Donald Trump imposes the new tariffs he proposed during his campaign.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Ford reduces working hours at German electric car manufacturing site

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Ford to cut 800 UK jobs as electric car sales stall

The move is part of a wider restructuring programme, which will see 4,000 posts closed across Europe.

Hyundai, Kia recall over 200K electric cars over power issues

Hyundai and Kia announced this week recalls for more than 200,000 electric vehicles due to loss of drive power that can increase the risk of crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Study shows electric and petrol car prices narrowing in Germany

World - Yahoo News - 3 hours ago

China’s cleantech boom fuels its confidence on the climate stage

Green energy success is helping Beijing push back against western political pressure

World - Financial Times - November 11

‘World’s largest’ offshore solar project with 1 GW power now operational in China

World - Yahoo News - November 14

China EV industry hits new peak in Google Trends, surpasses 10 million units

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Why Europe’s car crisis is mostly made in China

The once-lucrative market is now highly competitive and more Chinese EVs are being exported, compounding slower sales at home

World - Financial Times - October 29

Dozens killed in car rampage through Chinese stadium

At least 35 people are killed and 43 injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of people in Zhuhai.

At least 35 killed in car ramming in southern China

Chinese authorities say 35 people are dead and 43 others injured after a man deliberately drove his car into a group of people at a sports center in the southern city of Zhuhai. A 62-year-old man ...

Car driven into crowd outside China primary school

State media says "several students and adults were injured and fell to the ground".

The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail

The European Union says it will impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China on Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed to find an amicable solution to their trade ...

World - ABC News - October 30

Europe Imposes Higher Tariffs on Electric Vehicles Made in China

The tariffs, some as high as 45 percent, are intended to protect Europe’s automotive sector, but they could escalate a trade war with China.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

‘I hit the boom operator’s car with an arrow. He was inside’: how we made Robin of Sherwood

‘We’d invite famous actors to guest star for a fee topped at £3,000. “Come and have some fun!” we’d say – and nobody ever turned us down’. Richard “Kip” Carpenter, the writer, wanted our outlaws to ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

China's state-owned tobacco behemoth is booming, defying global trends and anti-smoking efforts

Powered by "the biggest tobacco company most people have never heard of," China is bucking global smoking trends as cigarette sales surge in the country.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Norway shows just how China has advanced in cars

Brands such as MG, BYD and Xpeng are making big inroads into country’s auto market, competing on quality as well as price

World - Financial Times - November 5

Driver rams crowd, killing dozens in Chinese city hosting army air show

Police say 35 people were killed in Zhuhai, China, when a driver rammed his car into a crowded sports center a day before the city hosts a military air show.

World - CBS News - November 12

Man Drives Car Into Crowd in Southern China, Killing at Least 35

The police in the city of Zhuhai detained a man who they said had rammed a small vehicle into people who were exercising at a sports center.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Dozens killed in China after car driven into sports centre

Man detained after incident on Monday night in Zhuhai, in which 35 people were killed and 43 injured. A driver killed 35 people and severely injured another 43 when he rammed his car into people ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

'Taking revenge on society': Deadly car attack sparks questions in China

Many online are raising questions about a recent spate of public violence, as officials continue to censor discussion.

China removes memorials and censors online outrage after deadly car attack

Chinese authorities scrambled on Wednesday to respond to public outrage over the Zhuhai car ramming that killed 35 people.

Man Drives Car Into Crowd Outside Primary School in China

The incident followed an attack by a driver last week that left 35 people dead, and a mass stabbing several days later.

World - The New York Times - November 19

Kids, adults injured as car hits crowd outside China elementary school

Chinese authorities haven't said how many children and adults were injured in the latest incident at a school, nor if it was an accident, or the latest in a series of attacks targeting kids.

World - CBS News - November 19

EU set to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China from Thursday

World - ABC News - October 29

The E.U. is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail

The European Union is imposing duties on imports of electric vehicles from China starting Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed.

China files complaint at World Trade Organization over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

China has moved forward with a complaint at the World Trade Organization that alleges the European Union has improperly set anti-subsidy tariffs on new Chinese-made electric vehicles

World - ABC News - November 4

China's Xiaomi delivers 20,000 EVs in October, just months after launching its first car

The Chinese smartphone company also announced a high-end sports version of the car, the SU7 Ultra, would begin preorders ahead of a product release in March.

Business - CNBC - October 30

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