Top panel maker is looking to invest $400-600 million in a third plant on 25 hectares of industrial land, with production starting in 2025

Germany’s economy minister said the country’s carmakers are “afraid” of retaliation from Beijing over potential EU duties targeting Chinese electric vehicles

The announcement came after customs data showed China had completely blocked its exports of germanium and gallium products in August

Sources say CEO Elon Musk is keen to build two factories in India - one for electric vehicles, and a second plant to make and sell the group's "Powerwall" battery

A big fall in hydropower being generated by dams in China and India this year has forced the two Asian giants to use more coal and fossil-fuel sources

France’s decision — which follows an EU investigation into Chinese state subsidies for EV production — is aimed at reducing the country’s carbon footprint through imports, an official said

EU leaders will discuss areas of vulnerability in the supply of new energy systems, such as lithium batteries and fuel cells for electric vehicles, to avoid the dependency it had on Russia for oil & gas

Shanghai Futures Exchange has been studying the nickel market, and may launch nickel contracts on its International Energy Exchange, sources say

China's ban on iPhone use by government workers was extended to local government entities last month, raising fears that Apple and its suppliers could be hit hard by rising Sino-US tension

Among major backers of the chip designer is smartphone giant Xiaomi, which won approval last month from China's state planner to manufacture electric vehicles

Reports that Huawei's latest smartphone has 5G capabilities has sparked questions on the effectiveness of US sanctions and whether chip curbs on China should be expanded

The launch of the new Model 3 version marks the first time the automaker has rolled out a vehicle in China ahead of the United States; it will go on show in Munich in coming days