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Why China’s chip industry still holds sway despite export curbs

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang warned Japan “do not do unto others what you don’t want done unto you,” after Tokyo’s decision to curb exports of semiconductor gear, joining a U.S.-led pact to limit access for Chinese companies to cutting-edge chip technology. Qin made the comment during a meeting with his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi in Beijing… Continue reading Why China’s chip industry still holds sway despite export curbs

Vingroup-backed GSM looks to speed up Vietnam’s EV transition through ride-hailing

Vietnam’s Green and Smart Mobility (GSM), which rolled out its fully electric ride-hailing service Green SM Taxi in Hanoi earlier this week, is looking to lead the country’s transition to green transportation. GSM is 95% owned by Pham Nhat Vuong, the billionaire chairman of local conglomerate Vingroup, which owns the EV manufacturer VinFast. The company… Continue reading Vingroup-backed GSM looks to speed up Vietnam’s EV transition through ride-hailing

Hong Kong to make climate disclosures mandatory for issuers

The Hong Kong stock exchange (HKEX) plans to make it mandatory for companies listed there to make climate-related disclosures, as the city strives to stay competitive as a green and sustainable financial centre. The bourse, which is a unit of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd, on Friday launched a three-month consultation over the plan, proposed under its environmental, social and… Continue reading Hong Kong to make climate disclosures mandatory for issuers

‘A huge blunder’: GM’s decision to ditch Apple CarPlay, Android Auto sparks backlash

Will Lindley says he is ready to make the family’s next ride an electric vehicle and had hoped to buy it from General Motors. After all, his wife has been happy with her 2016 Cadillac SRX. But when they heard that GM intends to phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on its future EVs,… Continue reading ‘A huge blunder’: GM’s decision to ditch Apple CarPlay, Android Auto sparks backlash

Elon Musk is rumored to be starting new AI startup after saying Tesla would play a role in AGI

Elon Musk is rumored to be starting a new AI startup to compete with OpenAI after he left the organization, which he co-founded, supposedly because of a conflict of interest with Tesla’s own artificial intelligence effort. Now it sounds like he is funding a startup that could compete with Tesla, based on his latest comments.… Continue reading Elon Musk is rumored to be starting new AI startup after saying Tesla would play a role in AGI

Tesla Cybertruck’s giant frunk has been spotted

A new image of the Tesla Cybertruck has emerged revealing the giant frunk (front trunk) of the electric pickup truck. We have been closely following new Tesla Cybertruck prototypes spotted testing in the wild as the automaker is working to bring the electric pickup truck to production. The prototype sightings are gradually revealing new features… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck’s giant frunk has been spotted

Tesla cuts prices on Model 3, Model Y by up to 10% in Europe, elsewhere

Tesla has followed up on recent price cuts in the US with significant price drops on the Model 3 and Model Y in Europe, up to 10% depending on the model and market. Price cuts also reached Israel and Singapore. After raising prices significantly throughout 2021 and 2022, Tesla finally has been letting some air… Continue reading Tesla cuts prices on Model 3, Model Y by up to 10% in Europe, elsewhere

New 2024 Ford Puma EV: powertrain and technical details

Ford is about to expand it’s all-electric range of cars with a new Puma EV. The regular internal combustion engined Puma will continue as the firm’s smallest model, following the Fiesta being cut from the lineup in 2023 and a pure-electric variant should help broaden its appeal.  The Puma EV will join the Mustang Mach-E… Continue reading New 2024 Ford Puma EV: powertrain and technical details

New 2023 Ford E-Transit Courier unveiled as firm’s smallest electric van

This is the new Ford E-Transit Courier, the latest member of the bradn’s range of all-electric vans, sitting as the entry-level model. It’s been revealed alongside the similarly fresh Transit Courier, available with petrol and diesel power.  Ford is planning to introduce four electric vans by 2024, comprising of the E-Tourneo Custom, E-Tourneo Courier, this E-Transit… Continue reading New 2023 Ford E-Transit Courier unveiled as firm’s smallest electric van