Break-neck expansion in China’s renewable energy capacity has led to more power generation than the country’s grids can handle — something recent data affirmed
Once the biggest car seller in China, Toyota has seen its popularity drop in the country as it continues to play catch-up on EV tech
The conglomerate will look at options from mergers to divestments as it seeks to manage its many subsidiaries and bloated main businesses weighing on its finances
Canada is looking to position itself as a critical player in the EV supply chain and has come under increasing pressure domestically to act against Chinese vehicles
The key to Chinese carmakers’ success has been a massive EV boom in a region, now seen as the "world’s hottest market” for battery-powered vehicles
Chinese firms have reported a decline in sales and a hit to brand image as a result of the EU's recently concluded anti-subsidy probe
At a closed door meeting also attended by European carmakers, Chinese automakers alleged the EU anti-subsidy probe was a ploy to steal their business secrets
New guidelines aim to suppress the industry after years of over-expansion, which caused lithium prices to plunge more than 80% last year
Concerns over governance and the board's independence have fuelled unrest against Toyoda, and any big drop in his shareholder support could spur action on reforms
The investment mogul’s stake in the Chinese electric vehicle maker is effectively down more than 66%
Among the biggest drags on Nikkei was Toyota Motor, which slid 2.6% amid continued fallout from a safety test certification scandal
China's state-owned banks can offer loans as low as 1.4% for nuclear power development, far lower than available in Western economies