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Tesla's supervised self-driving software gets Dutch okay, first in Europe
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (547+ words) AMSTERDAM, April 11 " Dutch regulators approved the use of Tesla's self-driving software with required human supervision on highways and city streets in a European first for the electric car maker, which hopes to see similar action "from the rest of the…...
Where do Toyota Prius cars go to die? Mongolia emerges as end-of-life market for Japan's ageing hybrids and their toxic batteries
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (363+ words) ULAANBAATAR, April 11 " Mongolia's love affair with the Toyota Prius is turning into an environmental headache as thousands of ageing hybrid batteries pile up with nowhere to go. "If you throw a rock in Mongolia, chances are you'll hit a Prius,…...
Fake revs, real torque " Honda rethinks the EV experience with "Super-ONE
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (307+ words) TOKYO, April 10" Honda Motor Co said today it will roll out a new compact electric vehicle in Japan in late May that creates the feel of an engine-powered vehicle with a powerful acceleration mode and simulated engine sounds, Kyodo News…...
Green SM Signs IDR 600 Billion Investment Loan Agreement With BCA
1+ week, 2+ day ago (92+ words) Malay Mail The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. GSM (Green Smart Mobility) is the world's first company to operate an all-electric ride-hailing service across multiple platforms. As a pioneer in sustainable transportation, GSM has built…...
Penang kicks off RM103m solar farm project that could power thousands of homes by 2027
1+ week, 2+ day ago (325+ words) SEBERANG PERAI, April 3 " Penang has officially broken ground on a new RM103 million large-scale solar (LSS5) farm in Byram, Nibong Tebal, a project slated to generate 58, 296 megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean energy annually starting from 2027. Officiating the ceremony today, Chief Minister Chow Kon…...
China's BYD hits bump at home as profit slip 19pc for 2025, but speeds into 119 countries
2+ week, 1+ day ago (354+ words) BEIJING, March 28 " Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD said on Friday its annual net profit in 2025 fell 19 per cent from a year earlier as it battled weak spending and fierce competition at home while looking to expand overseas. BYD's net profit…...
RESPEC Engaged to Upgrade Nevada North Lithium Mineral Resource Estimate
2+ week, 5+ day ago (59+ words) Malay Mail RESPEC Engaged to Upgrade Nevada North Lithium Mineral Resource Estimate High-resolution 3 D geological model handed over - process underway to convert resource to Measured and Indicated categories to support ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study. The issuer is solely responsible for the…...
Billions for nuclear? Charles Santiago says betting big on solar is better for Malaysia's future
2+ week, 2+ day ago (423+ words) PETALING JAYA, March 27 " Former Klang MP Charles Santiago today called on Malaysia to set a more ambitious renewable energy (RE) goal of at least 50 per cent by 2030, arguing that the current national target of 35 per cent is insufficient and leaves…...
Honda, Sony hit pause on EV venture, scrap AFEELA launch
2+ week, 3+ day ago (182+ words) TOKYO, March 26 " Honda and Sony said yesterday they will put their electric-vehicle project on hold as they assess its future in a changing global market. Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), a joint venture set up in 2022, will "discontinue the development and…...
Xiaomi weathers tough quarter with EV growth cushioning impact
2+ week, 5+ day ago (364+ words) BEIJING, March 24 " Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi announced a dip in quarterly profit today after slower smartphone sales, while electric vehicles drove a modest surge in annual revenue. The Beijing-based firm, one of the world's largest smartphone makers, has expanded rapidly…...