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Tuesday 6 May 2025

The EU wanted full electrification—China delivered a workaround

In early 2025, the European Union made a decisive pivot in its electric vehicle policy, throwing full support behind battery electric vehicles (BEVs) while pulling back on plug-in...

Tuesday 6 May 2025

Rare earth prices surge 210%: EV, robotics, defense supply chains on the line

As China imposed export controls on seven critical medium and heavy rare earth elements in early April, a buying frenzy has gripped the international rare earth market. Within a month,...

Friday 2 May 2025

LGES bows out of Indonesian EV battery deal—China's Huayou poised to fill the void

LG Energy Solution (LGES) of South Korea has exited its US$8.45 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery project in Indonesia, prompting the Indonesian government to court China's Zhejiang...

Wednesday 30 April 2025

Gogoro's battery bet faces market test as it restructures and regroups

After becoming Taiwan's first unicorn to go public in the US, Gogoro—the electric scooter company known for its sleek design and...

Wednesday 30 April 2025

China's EV battery revolution speeds into new phase

As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise across China, long-distance charging remains a key concern for many drivers...

Wednesday 30 April 2025

US targets Japan over EV charging standards in tariff clash

As tariff negotiations between the US and Japan intensify, Washington has turned a critical eye toward Japan's electric vehicle (EV) charging standards, identifying the country's...

Wednesday 30 April 2025

Megawatts and microgrids: Delta’s next play

As vehicle electrification gains momentum, comprehensive solution providers are becoming pivotal to the EV supply chain. At the 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan show—held in 2025 despite...

Tuesday 29 April 2025

Evoasis unveils EV plug-and-charge network in Taipei, with plans to accelerate deployments in northern Taiwan in 2025

Electric vehicle (EV) charging company Evoasis and the Taipei City government jointly announced on April 22 that more than 300 AC smart charging piles across the city are now fully...

Tuesday 29 April 2025

Decoupling from China and local policies drive Taiwan and South Korea battery firms to seize SEA opportunities

Amid geopolitical tensions, tariff adjustments, and regulatory pressures from the US, battery supply chain players state that Southeast Asian customers are reducing their reliance...

Tuesday 29 April 2025

BYD's megawatt EV fast-charging platform stirs cautious interest in Europe, Asia

Chinese EV giant BYD has launched a megawatt (MW)-class fast-charging platform, pushing EV charging speeds to rival gasoline refueling—a move set to further pressure traditional...

Monday 28 April 2025

CATL stuns South Korean rivals with salt-powered cost-slashing EV battery breakthrough

China's CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, has unveiled a next-generation sodium-ion battery—nicknamed the "salt battery"—sending shockwaves through South...

Sunday 27 April 2025

Shanghai Auto Show 2025: China’s supply chain takes center stage

The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show has commenced amid escalating global trade tensions, as newly imposed US tariffs pose significant challenges to China's automotive industry. Once a straightforward...

Saturday 26 April 2025

Taiwanese EV charging firms shift focus from speed to smart infrastructure

As electric vehicle adoption steadily climbs across Taiwan, the role of charging infrastructure is undergoing a rapid transformation. Taiwanese...

Friday 25 April 2025

China's weaponizing of raw materials in tariff war could cripple US EV supply chain

US President Donald Trump has imposed several tariffs since taking office, resulting in retaliatory actions from several countries. The response from China has garnered the most attention,...

Thursday 24 April 2025

CATL to mass-produce first sodium-ion battery by year-end

At its April 21 Tech Day in Shanghai, CATL unveiled two major innovations poised to accelerate the EV transition past internal combustion engines. Highlights included the debut of...

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