Despite a pledge made at the Geneva talks to lift export restrictions on rare earth materials, China has yet to follow through. According to The Wall Street Journal, Chinese authorities have recently instructed domestic rare earth companies to submit detailed personnel rosters, including technical qualifications, research experience, and personal data. The move is part of a broader effort to establish a national-level database aimed at preventing technology leaks.

In an era where decarbonization is no longer optional but imperative, Taiwan-based plastics injection molding machine maker Fu Chun Shin Machinery (FCS Group) is charting a profitable path by going electric. Despite a turbulent global economy in 2024, FCS delivered strong full-year results, driven by soaring demand for energy-efficient manufacturing solutions.

Gogoro launched its new entry-level electric scooter, the Ezzy, in mid-June 2025 as it seeks to build on the success of its 2024 model, the Jego. The Jego recorded annual sales of 20,761 units, making up nearly 40% of the company's total registrations before orders were halted late last year. The Ezzy is aimed at filling the gap in the budget segment and sustaining momentum in the competitive EV scooter

Intel has begun executing a new round of layoffs announced two months ago by CEO Lip-Bu Tan as the chipmaker continues its sweeping efforts to reduce costs amid mounting financial and operational pressures.

The European Union (EU) imposed anti-subsidy duties on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in October 2024, with combined tariffs reaching up to 45% for a duration of five years. Since then, China has pushed for a minimum-price agreement to replace the tariffs, triggering an ongoing round of negotiations.

Xiaomi will debut its first all-electric SUV, the YU7, on June 26, announced Company founder Lei Jun via his personal Weibo, adding that the vehicle is designed to challenge the Tesla Model Y's dominance in the Chinese market.

Grand Pacific Petrochemical (GPPC) has been undergoing a transition in recent years, introducing new product lines targeting the semiconductor and electric vehicle (EV) sectors.

Blowback to President Donald Trump's idea of tariffs on imported semiconductors is proving to be broad and deep, stretching from auto companies and boat makers to the technology industry and crypto enthusiasts, according to a review of more than 150 public comments on the proposal.

According to the Press Information Bureau of India, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) of India announced on June 24, 2025, the launch of an application portal for the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI). The portal will remain open until October 21, 2025, enabling eligible manufacturers to apply for participation. The scheme aims to position India as a competitive global hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, boost employment opportunities, and advance the government's "Make in India" initiative.

If not for a flurry of tariffs and mounting regulatory pressure under President Donald Trump, Chinese energy storage giants were poised to dominate the American market by 2025, so much so that industry insiders had already narrowed the field to three top contenders for market supremacy.

Tesla's robotaxi service has soft-launched with limited fanfare, though the autonomous vehicle sector continues drawing global investor interest. Industry analysts are tracking related opportunities in automotive camera systems, a market proving more challenging than initially anticipated.