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EU probes BYD plant in Hungary over unfair Chinese subsidies
Investigation comes as Viktor Orbán has attracted large Chinese investments to his countryFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
China delays approval of BYD’s Mexico plant
Beijing is concerned US proximity could lead to leakage of key smart car technology used by Tesla’s main rivalFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Orbán says Hungary will poll citizens on Ukraine's EU membership
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says Hungary will poll its citizens on Ukraine’s potential future membership in the European UnionABC News - Mar. 7 -
A new anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Hungary would ban Pride event and allow use of facial recognition software
Hungary’s ruling coalition is continuing its crackdown on the country’s LBGTQ+ communityABC News - Mar. 17 -
Hungary's leader orders price controls on basic foods as inflation spikes
Hungary’s government is limiting the profit margin for grocers on a number of basic food items in response to growing inflation hitting consumers in the Central European countryABC News - Mar. 11 -
Protesters block traffic in Hungary in opposition to law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events
Several thousand protesters have blocked a major thoroughfare in Hungary's capital, opposing a law that effectively bans LGBTQ+ Pride events and restricts the right to assemblyABC News - 2d -
Chinese EV maker BYD says new fast-charging system could be as quick as filling up a tank
BYD reveals new platform with charging speeds of 1,000 kW, which would be twice as fast as Tesla’s superchargers. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has unveiled a new charging system that it ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Hungary's government targets LGBTQ community, dual citizens in proposed constitutional changes
Hungary’s governing party has proposed constitutional changes that could mean a ban on an annual march celebrating the LGBTQ community and the expulsion of citizens with dual citizenship if they ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Hungary’s government submits bill to ban Budapest Pride event
Ruling coalition continues its crackdown on LGBTQ+ people under its ‘child protection’ legislation. Hungary’s ruling coalition is continuing its crackdown on the country’s LGBTQ+ community, as ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Hungary bans Pride events and plans to use facial recognition to target attenders
Amnesty International describes legislation as ‘full-frontal attack’ on country’s LGBTQ+ population. MPs in Hungary have voted to ban Pride events and allow authorities to use facial recognition ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
New national forest to see 20m trees planted
The government says the new Western Forest project will help the UK meet its tree-planting targets.BBC News - 6d -
BYD shares rise as Chinese EV maker unveils 5-minute charge
Shares of BYD, the world’s largest electric-vehicle maker by deliveries, rose on Tuesday after the Chinese company said it’s rolling out a system that will recharge a vehicle in about the same time ...MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
BYD's shares rally after rolling out new technology it claims charges EVs in five minutes
BYD shares jumped on Tuesday after the company announced a new technology that allows electric cars to be charged at a far faster rate than what rivals offer.CNBC - Mar. 18 -
Chinese EV giant BYD outpaces Tesla with annual sales of more than $100 billion
China's BYD reported annual revenue of 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) for 2024, leapfrogging Tesla as competition between the two EV rivals heats up.CNBC - 2d -
Zelensky describes exchange with Trump on nuclear power plant 'ownership'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that talks with President Trump about ownership of Ukrainian nuclear power plants focused only on the Zaporizhzhia plant, which is currently under ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Trump proposes US ownership of Ukraine’s nuclear plants
President Trump proposed a takeover of Ukrainian power plants as a form of protection, suggesting the U.S. could deter Russian attacks, amid a push for a partial ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
On a Bench in Hungary, a Promise Leads to a Proposal
As teenagers, Jessye Marquez and Thomas Wood, committed to each other after competing in a Filipino martial arts tournament, even though they lived on opposite sides of the Atlantic.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Hungary bans LGBTQ+ Pride marches
The move from Orban's conservative government is the latest in a crackdown on the LGBT community.BBC News - Mar. 19 -
Expel Hungary from of the European Union
Orbán’s semi-authoritarian regime openly flouts freedom, democracy, the rule of law, minority rights, pluralism, tolerance and justice.The Hill - 3d -
What is EV maker BYD and can its batteries really charge in five minutes?
The Chinese carmaker’s shares have jumped as investors speculated it could outdo Elon Musk’s Tesla. BYD says new charging system could be as quick as filling up a tank The leading Chinese ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
BYD's shares rally after rolling out new technology it claims charges EVs in five minutes
Shares of China’s BYD rallied on Tuesday after the company announced a new technology that it claims can charge electric vehicles (EV) almost as quickly as it takes to fill a gasoline car.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Chinese EV giant BYD outpaces Tesla with annual sales of more than $100 billion
Chinese automaker BYD reported annual revenue of 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) for 2024, leapfrogging U.S. rival Tesla as competition between the two electric vehicle rivals heats up.NBC News - 2d -
How Beyond Meat and the plant-based meat industry lost their allure
Beyond Meat's 2019 IPO aligned with broader excitement around plant-based meats. Yet declining sales, layoffs, and shuttered factories dominate headlines today.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Trump administration to drop case against plant polluting Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’
Biden-era suit sought to curb emissions of the carcinogen chloroprene at Denka plant formerly owned by DuPont. The Donald Trump administration has formally agreed to drop a landmark environmental ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation
Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades. The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
EPA signals it will slash climate and pollution rules, including for cars and power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated Wednesday that it will slash a broad suite of rules and determinations that aim to cut pollution or mitigate climate change — including from cars ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean?
The White House said taking ownership of Ukrainian plants would give them the “best protection.” The idea faces legal hurdles and operational challenges, and it’s unclear if Ukraine would agree to it.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump touts major Hyundai investment in US, including Louisiana steel plant
South Korean automaker Hyundai announced Monday it will invest $20 billion in the United States, including on a new steel plant in Louisiana. President Trump touted the news at the White House, ...The Hill - 3d -
Michigan nuclear plant shows the challenges the U.S. will face in safely restarting old reactors
The Palisades nuclear power plant aims to reopen in October, but the steam generators need major repairs that could delay the schedule.CNBC - 5d -
Why the EU’s plan for Ukraine is to turn it into a porcupine
Also in this newsletter: Hungary takes it to the wire, againFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
'Nervous and rushed': Massive Fukushima plant cleanup exposes workers to high radiation and stress
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant’s radiation levels have significantly dropped since the cataclysmic meltdown 14 years ago TuesdayABC News - Mar. 11 -
Want to reach 70 without chronic disease? Eat plants and avoid processed food, study says
Following a healthy diet — one primarily plant-based with minimal processed food — can raise the chances of reaching 70 without a chronic disease, a study found.NBC News - 3d -
Wang Chuanfu, the BYD founder with a battery obsession
Chinese EV maker’s five-minute charge puts the disrupter one step closer to conquering global marketsFinancial Times - 6d -
BYD’s annual sales top $100bn for first time
Chinese electric vehicle company has benefited from rising demand for plug-in hybrids in its domestic marketFinancial Times - 3d -
Chinese electric carmaker BYD sales beat Tesla
The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue for last year came in at $107bn, boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles.BBC News - 2d -
Trump’s Focus on Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Is Partly Linked to Minerals Deal, Officials Say
The U.S. is seeking access to Ukrainian minerals, which require extensive energy to process. The Zaporizhzhia power plant in southern Ukraine, which Russia controls, could help with that, Kyiv says.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Zelenskyy says no discussion with Trump over ownership of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – Europe live
‘All nuclear power plants belong to the people of Ukraine,’ Zelenskyy said at a press conference in Norway . Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson said he was “cautiously optimistic” about the ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
US auto tariffs help Chinese EVs to race ahead
BYD’s technological advances show where the centre of innovation now liesFinancial Times - 8h -
US auto tariffs help Chinese EVs to race ahead
BYD’s technological advances show where the centre of innovation now liesFinancial Times - 8h
