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First Solar Expands CdTe Solar Cell Manufacturing Footprint In US
The US manufacturer First Solar plans to build a new 3.7 GW factory, aimed at pushing more CdTe solar cell technology into the US market.
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Golden Week Goes Electric: China’s Holiday Travel Becomes a Showcase for the Clean Economy
Golden Week in China has always been a national ritual of movement, most often compared to Thanksgiving in the USA. Highways fill, train stations hum, and the country seems to breathe in and out in rhythm with its people heading home or out to see the country. It has also ... [continued]
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Tesla Extended Vehicle Warranty — Is It Worth It?
I am now eligible for an extended warranty for my Tesla Model Y that will be four years old next month. Should I accept their offer?
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Revisiting VinFast’s Hai Phong Factory: Transformation Complete
A First-Hand Account Of VinFast’s Automotive Evolution I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the VinFast manufacturing complex in Hai Phong twice — once in 2022, just after the pandemic and during its early EV transition, and again just last week, as part of a Philippine media delegation. My dad was ... [continued]
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Singapore and Sweden Strengthen Energy Partnership at SIEW 2025
SINGAPORE — The Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) and the Swedish government inaugurated a bilateral energy forum on the sidelines of the 18th Singapore International Energy Week, transforming a diplomatic understanding signed during a royal state visit into an operational framework for clean energy cooperation. Strategic context The Singapore ... [continued]
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The Kia EV4 Shortlisted for 2026 Car of the Year
The EV4 Hatchback is Kia’s first EV produced in Europe Designed to fit all lifestyles, the EV4 combines electric efficiency with the freedom to choose from two body types, delivering up to 633 kilometres of range Shortlisted for COTY 2026, marking Kia’s fifth consecutive finalist appearance. The Kia EV4 has ... [continued]
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Trump’s attack on UN shipping deal is a harbinger of what’s to come. Here’s how countries can still get climate action done.
By William Todts The UN’s International Maritime Organization is not normally a place that grabs the headlines. But the scenes that unfolded in London earlier this month were unprecedented. The US government, led by the President and his secretary of state, invested enormous political capital to threaten, cajole and intimidate ... [continued]
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Hyundai Motor Drives into the Virtual Drifting World with INSTEROID Electric Concept Car in JDM: Japanese Drift Master
Hyundai Motor Company introduces its electric concept vehicle, INSTEROID, in the drift racing game JDM: Japanese Drift Master The launch at the Japan Mobility Show blends a physical concept car showcase with its in-game counterpart for a unique dual immersion experience Hyundai Motor engages digital native generations through gaming, expanding ... [continued]
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Hyundai Motor Group Announces NVIDIA Blackwell AI Factory to Power Fleet of AI-Driven Mobility Solutions
Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA will collaborate with the Korean government to develop Korea’s physical AI industry, including the establishment of an AI application center and AI technology center, while nurturing local AI talent to build a vibrant innovation ecosystem Hyundai Motor Group is building an AI factory with NVIDIA ... [continued]
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Uber, NVIDIA, & Stellantis Team Up On Robotaxis & AI
Uber has been big on the idea of robotaxis for several years. Remember when former CEO and founder Travis Kalanick wanted to buy half a million robotaxis from Tesla? But the company has made a big step forward on this matter this week. Partnering with NVIDIA and Stellantis, they are ... [continued]
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Is The Tesla Semi Finally Coming To Mass Market?
The Tesla Semi was my favorite Tesla vehicle when it was introduced. It could cut emissions so much, and it looks cool. Unfortunately, we’re now approaching the 8-year anniversary of that vehicle’s unveiling! The Tesla Semi was introduced on November 16, 2017. Without a doubt, it has taken much longer ... [continued]
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Does The Big Oil Industry Really Have Significant Renewable Energy Investments?
Ever since the public became aware of the damage oil and gas companies have caused to the planet, they’ve been quite remorseful, boasting how really, really dedicated they are to the transition to renewable energy. A 2025 Nature study, however, tells a different story. In an analysis of the energy ... [continued]
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When It Comes To Cars, Americans Are Living Large
Americans are gobbling up large SUVs and trucks at a record pace as regulatory changes have made them more profitable.
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California Still Has Some EV Purchasing Incentives
About a week ago, I wrote an article about Colorado increasing its EV purchasing incentives. The federal EV incentives are gone, so it matters a lot if some US states still offer them. I wondered if California still has its incentives, and the answer is yes, fortunately — at least ... [continued]
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Ford Picks The Perfect Time To Pitch EVs, And California, Too
Ford pushes all the buttons at once -- EVs, California, and the color blue -- with the new blue-themed California Special package for the 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT.
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