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China's BYD sees first profit drop since 2021, even as the Tesla-rival takes global EV crown

13+ min ago  (538+ words) BYD, the largest electric vehicle maker, has been expanding into global markets including Latin America and Europe, where auto analysts say profit margins are typically higher than in China. It's also banking on cutting-edge technology upgrades to grow appeal, announcing…...

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wral.com > video > drivers-looking-into-electrical-vehicles-amid-rising-gas-prices > 22340996

Drivers looking into electrical vehicles amid rising gas prices

3+ hour, 29+ min ago  (99+ words) Drivers looking into electrical vehicles amid rising gas prices'WRAL Drivers looking into electrical vehicles amid rising gas prices Gas prices continue to rise, with no end in sight. Some are wondering if electric vehicles could be a good alternative to…...

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wral.com > video > report-shows-solar-tops-new-grid-growth-why-is-duke-energy-slowing-its-rollout-in-nc > 22339660

Report shows solar tops new grid growth: Why is Duke Energy slowing its rollout in NC?

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (121+ words) Report shows solar tops new grid growth: Why is Duke Energy slowing its rollout in NC?WRAL Report shows solar tops new grid growth: Why is Duke Energy slowing its rollout in NC? Solar remains the top source of new…...

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wral.com > video > fact-check-energy-dept-says-solar-wind-power-worthless-at-some-times > 22291359

Fact check: Energy Dept. says solar, wind power 'worthless' at some times

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (90+ words) "Wind and solar energy infrastructure is essentially worthless when it is dark outside, and when the wind is not blowing," the U.S. Energy Department posted on social media. "Wind and solar energy ... Fact check: Energy Dept. says solar, wind power 'worthless…...

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wral.com > news > ap > 70f3d-chinas-diesel-trucks-are-shifting-to-electric-this-could-change-global-lng-and-diesel-demand

China's diesel trucks are shifting to electric. This could change global LNG and diesel demand.

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1110+ words) In 2020, nearly all new trucks in China ran on diesel. By the first half of 2025, battery-powered trucks accounted for 22% of new heavy truck sales, up from 9.2% in the same period in 2024, according to Commercial Vehicle World, a Beijing-based trucking data…...

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wral.com > news > ap > 70f3d-chinas-diesel-trucks-are-shifting-to-electric-that-could-change-global-lng-and-diesel-demand

China's diesel trucks are shifting to electric. That could change global LNG and diesel demand

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1114+ words) In 2020, nearly all new trucks in China ran on diesel. By the first half of 2025, battery-powered trucks accounted for 22% of new heavy truck sales, up from 9.2% in the same period in 2024, according to Commercial Vehicle World, a Beijing-based trucking data…...

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wral.com > news > ap > 1927e-africa-s-solar-boom-faces-higher-costs-as-china-cuts-export-subsidies

Africa’s solar boom faces higher costs as China cuts export subsidies

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (589+ words) The changes, expected to take effect April 1 for solar panels and beginning next year for batteries, may complicate efforts to expand renewable energy to close vast electricity gaps across Africa, though experts say the impact likely will be manageable. "We…...

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wral.com > business > technology > virtual-power-plants-north-carolina-bills-march-2026

Can virtual power plants lower bills in North Carolina?

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (782+ words) North Carolina's power demand is rising fast, driven in part by energy-hungry data centers and a shift toward electric vehicles and appliances. Meeting that demand could require billions of dollars in new power plants and grid upgrades " costs that often…...

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wral.com > video > ev-maker-to-restart-construction-on-chatham-county-plant > 22337579

EV maker to restart construction on Chatham County plant

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (29+ words) EV maker to restart construction on Chatham County plant'WRAL This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window....

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wral.com > business > vinfast-chatham-county-resume-construction-march-2026-production-2028

EV maker VinFast to restart construction on Chatham County plant

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (171+ words) After years of setbacks and delays, electric vehicle maker VinFast'could be back on track to build in Chatham County. A new filing shows Vinfast plans to get back to work on its 782,255 square feet manufacturing facility in Moncure before the…...