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EV and solar power adoption accelerates in the Philippines
16+ hour, 14+ min ago (1466+ words) Workers install the solar panels at the home of journalism student Chris Josef de Jesus in Cavite, Philippines. Published Jul 20, 2026, 05:40 PM MANILA – On sunny days, Ateneo de Manila University assistant professor Joben Ilagan plugs his family’s new electric vehicle into…...
Some EVs can travel 1,300km before recharge due to fuel-powered engine acting as range extender
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (487+ words) The Li L9 has a small generator to charge the batteries, enabling the extended-range EV to travel 1,370km before it needs to be plugged into a wall charger. Published Jul 17, 2026, 06:22 PM All hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have internal combustion engines (ICE) as…...
93.07% Bifaciality Module! Tongwei Leads Intersolar Europe 2026 with Global Launch of TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX Module
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (161+ words) Published Jul 17, 2026, 04:55 PM Tongwei TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX: A utility-scale flagship featuring 770W power output, 24.8% efficiency, and a record-breaking 93.07% bifaciality rate. The Powerhouse for Utilities: TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX The exhibition's highlight was the global debut of TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX, representing a major technical breakthrough that…...
China has too few EV plants, not too many
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (781+ words) Fast-growing Chinese EV specialists such as Xpeng appear to be selling more cars than their factories are set up to make. Published Jul 17, 2026, 05:00 PM BEIJING – To hear some people talk about it, the problem with China’s car industry is a…...
Suzuki’s eVitara an easy EV to live with
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (984+ words) The eVitara’s inoffensive design, competitive pricing and high practicality put it in good stead with the mainstream car buyer. Published Jul 17, 2026, 03:11 PM SINGAPORE – For nearly four decades, the Suzuki Vitara served as the poor man’s Jeep. It was angular and…...
Made-in-China cars from Hyundai and Mazda to launch in Singapore
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (705+ words) Chinese-built Hyundai Elexio will launch in Singapore in September Published Jul 17, 2026, 01:06 PM Slated for a September launch, the front-wheel-drive Hyundai Elexio is the brand’s first Chinese-made electric vehicle (EV) in Singapore. Manufactured by joint-venture Beijing Hyundai, the SUV shares the…...
German leader not opposed to Chinese taking over car plants
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (447+ words) Employees of German car maker Volkswagen rallying against restructuring and mass job cut plans at a VW plant in Zwickau, eastern Germany, on July 9. Published Jul 15, 2026, 10:57 PM BERLIN - Chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled on July 15 he was not opposed to Chinese…...
China's electric taxis cushion oil price shock
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (652+ words) Published Jul 15, 2026, 03:02 PM BEIJING – China has an increasingly important buffer against oil price shocks: electric taxis. Across Chinese cities, taxi usage and ride sharing are booming. In May, people took 3.05 billion trips, with government data showing trips have grown 6 per…...
Bangladesh solar incentives could skip smaller consumers; further reform needed, say advocates
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (878+ words) The government is encouraging construction companies to build solar energy projects for industry. Published Jul 15, 2026, 02:45 PM DHAKA – Bangladesh has announced tax breaks and other incentives to expand solar energy and meet a 2030 target to generate 20 per cent of power from…...
Misuse of driver-assistance systems biggest risk to road safety, survey finds
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (375+ words) A display of a Tesla Model 3 using Full Self-Driving Supervised on a highway in San Diego on April 15. Published Jul 15, 2026, 08:00 AM MILAN/STOCKHOLM - Motorists’ misuse of driver-assistance technology and drivers being distracted by in-vehicle features, rather than mechanical problems, are…...