Electric vehicles – I wish I had more to offer

@VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011040

The Porsche story was electric from the very beginning. Around the turn of the twentieth century, Ferdinand Porsche built his first electric and hybrid vehicles. Today – 150 years after the birth of the company founder on September 3, 1875 – this story is more alive than ever: with a trio of efficient combustion engines,… Continue reading @VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011040

Ford Announces Next Phase of European Strategy: New Strategic Partnership, Product Offensive, and Call for Policy Alignment

Ford outlines next phase in path to building a sustainably profitable business in Europe anchored by two pillars – defending leadership with Ford Pro commercial vehicles and services, and a new lineup of electrified passenger vehicles A new strategic partnership with Renault Group combines industrial scale with Ford’s distinctive design to deliver affordable, innovative EVs… Continue reading Ford Announces Next Phase of European Strategy: New Strategic Partnership, Product Offensive, and Call for Policy Alignment

Ford Announces Next Phase of European Strategy: New Strategic Partnership, Product Offensive, and Call for Policy Alignment

Vingroup Signs $3 Billion Investment Deal with Telangana

Vietnam’s largest private corporation Vingroup has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Telangana government for a proposed $3 billion investment to be rolled out in phases across multiple sectors in the state. The agreement, announced at the Telangana Rising Global Summit, will see both parties explore collaboration opportunities in smart urban development, electric mobility,… Continue reading Vingroup Signs $3 Billion Investment Deal with Telangana

EDF power solutions joins a 1.1GW “solar+battery” project in Egypt

PARIS, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EDF power solutions enters Obelisk, a hybrid project located in Egypt combining a 1.1GW solar plant and a 100MW/200MWh battery storage located in the city of Nagaa Hammadi, close to Luxor. EDF power solutions signed a shareholder agreement with Scatec (60%), a leading renewable energy solutions provider partnering with… Continue reading EDF power solutions joins a 1.1GW “solar+battery” project in Egypt

It’s happening: Chevy Spark EUV production kicks off in Brazil

The spiritual successor to the beloved Chevy Geo Tracker, production of the new-for-2026 electric Spark EUV has officially begun in Brazil with more than 200 miles of range. That’s right, kids. To know the Chevy Tracker is to love the Chevy Tracker. The tiny, top-heavy Suzuki-based SUV combined bold colors, fun styling, (relatively) good fuel… Continue reading It’s happening: Chevy Spark EUV production kicks off in Brazil

Clean Technica: Are Tesla Sales Really Popping in China?004282

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. First of all, I want to note that whether Tesla sales are booming in China or not is sort of irrelevant to Tesla’s/Elon Musk’s vision for the company and how it is supposed to succeed now. Musk has all but given up on serious growth… Continue reading Clean Technica: Are Tesla Sales Really Popping in China?004282

HKEX Expands Index Business with Launch of HKEX Tech 100 Index

New index tracks 100 companies listed in Hong Kong across six major technology-focused themes HKEX’s first Hong Kong equity index, marking a significant milestone in Group’s index and data business development HKEX enters licensing agreement with E Fund Management to issue an ETF in Chinese Mainland market HONG KONG, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hong… Continue reading HKEX Expands Index Business with Launch of HKEX Tech 100 Index

Toyota’s new EVs are finally catching on in China, and the flagship model is about to drop

After falling behind in China, Toyota’s new electric vehicles are starting to find their footing. Now, it’s about to launch a new flagship model. Keeping pace in an intensifying EV market Although nearly every global automaker has struggled to keep pace in China’s fast-moving auto market, Toyota has been one of the hardest hit. After… Continue reading Toyota’s new EVs are finally catching on in China, and the flagship model is about to drop

DHL takes delivery of its first Tesla Semi electric truck, says more to come next year

The Tesla Semi program is gaining momentum with another major logistics player officially joining the fleet. German logistics giant DHL confirmed that it has taken delivery of its first Tesla Semi. For a long time, PepsiCo was the only company operating the Tesla Semi in any meaningful volume outside of the automaker itself. But as… Continue reading DHL takes delivery of its first Tesla Semi electric truck, says more to come next year