TECHNOLOGY

Breakthrough in Battery Tech Redefines EV Market

SEOUL/MUNICH — In a significant leap forward for electric vehicle (EV) technology, South Korean researchers have announced the development of a new battery innovation that could extend EV driving ranges to nearly 4,800 kilometers (about 3,000 miles) on a single … Continue reading Breakthrough in Battery Tech Redefines EV Market

Europe’s Battery Ambitions Falter as China Pulls Ahead

FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS/BEIJING — China’s lead in global battery manufacturing continues to grow, while Europe’s efforts to build a competitive battery cell industry are faltering. The recent financial collapse of Swedish startup Northvolt is more than an isolated failure—it’s a symptom of … Continue reading Europe’s Battery Ambitions Falter as China Pulls Ahead

EU’s New Smartphone Rules Take Effect

BRUSSELS – As of 20 June , the European Union’s new Ecodesign Regulation requires smartphone and tablet manufacturers to provide a minimum of five years of operating system and security updates from the end of product’s sale period, effectively extending support to six … Continue reading EU’s New Smartphone Rules Take Effect

Chinese Brands Lead with Innovation and Market Agility

SHANGHAI — The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show has once again confirmed China’s growing dominance in the global automotive industry. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are not only setting the pace for innovation but are also reshaping market expectations with cutting-edge … Continue reading Chinese Brands Lead with Innovation and Market Agility

BYD CEO Declares New Era in Electric Vehicles

BEIJING – In a bold announcement that’s reverberating throughout the global automotive sector, BYD Chairman and CEO Wang Chuanfu proclaimed that BYD’s latest achievements in New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are not merely keeping pace with the electric vehicle (EV) revolution—they … Continue reading BYD CEO Declares New Era in Electric Vehicles