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Power consumption in China surged in the first half of 2024, but the country also expects another jump in installed renewable power this year
Indonesia has been negotiating a critical mineral deal with the US so its nickel can be recognised for EV tax cuts; that means Chinese firms need to reduce their holdings
Planning agency says it will use $20.7 billion from special bonds being issued this year to subsidize replacement home appliances, cars, bicycles and other items
Singapore emerged as one of the main markets of focus for BYD in the region, with the carmaker launching an aggressive marketing campaign in the city-state
LG Energy Solution said they were discussing possible tie-ups with three Chinese suppliers, with battery plants in either Morocco, Finland or Indonesia
Trump’s vow to end the Biden government's 'EV mandate' raises risks for Korean and Japanese car and battery makers who have ploughed billions of dollars into investments in the US
China has computers that are faster than US machines rated as the best in the world, but refuse to talk about them as they fear more sanctions, a US expert has said
The automaker is worried a Trump win in November could bring disruption to its new $7.6bn Georgia Metaplant
EV-maker Tesla unveiled the first generation of its Optimus robot, called Bumblebee, in September 2022
Beijing faces a credibility deficit on its 'old' policy agenda and will need to act with urgency if it wants to lift business and consumer sentiment, economists say
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