New Partnership to Recycle EV Batteries in Europe
MUNICH — In a move reflecting both the promise and the strain of the global electric-vehicle transition, German climate-tech startup tozero and China-based Huayou Cobalt in Tongxiang/Zhejiang, one of the world’s largest battery-materials producers, announced a partnership to expand lithium-ion … Continue reading New Partnership to Recycle EV Batteries in Europe
China Eases Export Rules for Nexperia Chips
Brussels — In a move seen as a significant step toward easing tensions in the ongoing semiconductor dispute between China and Europe, Beijing announced on Saturday that it would relax export restrictions for Nexperia chips bound for the European Union. … Continue reading China Eases Export Rules for Nexperia Chips
China’s Auto Boom Turns Into a Brutal Price War
MUNICH / BEIJING — At the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich this September, Chinese automakers such as BYD, Xpeng, and Avatr arrived in force, showcasing the rapid rise of China’s electric vehicle industry. Never before had so many carmakers … Continue reading China’s Auto Boom Turns Into a Brutal Price War
China’s Betavolt Claims “50-Year Nuclear Battery”
BEIJING — Beijing Betavolt New Energy Technology Co. has announced what it calls a breakthrough in long-lived energy: a coin-sized “nuclear battery” — dubbed the BV100 — that the company claims can deliver steady power for 50 years without recharging … Continue reading China’s Betavolt Claims “50-Year Nuclear Battery”
Beijing Orders Big Tech to Drop Orders of Nvidia
BEIJING — China has formally ordered its major technology firms, including ByteDance and Alibaba, to cancel existing orders for Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D AI chips and to immediately halt all testing of the devices, according to multiple reports including the … Continue reading Beijing Orders Big Tech to Drop Orders of Nvidia