Traditional automotive manufacturers have finally responded after Tesla’s repeated price drops over nearly 6 months. Ford announced another preorder for its electric SUV Mustang Mach-E that comes with an improved driving range, also with a price drop of US$3,000. ...  more
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Taiwan Cement to Expand Deployment in New Energy by Issuing EU€250 Million Green Convertible Bonds through NHOA |
published: 2023-05-04 9:30 |
Italian energy storage company NHOA, under Taiwan Cement, will be issuing EU€250 million of green convertible bonds for 5 years, and will participate in subscription through its wholly-owned overseas subsidiary TCC International Holdings. ...  more
Hai Long Offshore Wind Farm Begins Construction of Underwater Foundation Piles; CSBC to Fully Deliver in 2024Q3 |
published: 2023-05-04 9:30 |
Hai Long Offshore Wind Farm has chosen China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) to be the supplier for the 63 underwater foundation piles of its 2A wind farm, with the two parties having signed a manufacturing contract at the end of last year. ...  more
Toyota’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Receive Zero Emission Certification in California |
published: 2023-05-04 9:30 |
After 30 years of developing hydrogen fuel cell technology, Toyota has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) certification in California for its heavy-duty powertrain system. This certification ensures the company’s eligibility to sell hydrogen fuel cell trucks in the state. ...  more
Sepiolite: A Natural, Non-Toxic Clay Substance that Could Enable Large-scale Perovskite Solar Energy Development |
published: 2023-05-04 9:30 |
Scientists have long sought to address the low stability of perovskite solar energy cells, enabling high-efficiency solar technology to move beyond the laboratory. Recently, Turkish scientists have found that a natural clay substance known as sepiolite could offer a solution to this problem. ...  more
CALB Starts Mass Production of New Generation of LFP Batteries with Energy Density Reaching 153Wh/kg |
published: 2023-05-03 9:30 |
On April 23, CALB formally commenced the mass production of the One-Stop (OS) LFP battery system at its manufacturing base in Jiangmen, China’s Guangdong Province. Shaped like a rectangular razor, the OS LFP battery system has an energy density reaching 153Wh/kg. ...  more
Microwaves: A Potential Solution for Energy-Intensive Solar Panel Manufacturing and Recycling? |
published: 2023-05-03 9:30 |
Solar panels play a crucial role in energy generation by converting sunlight into electricity without creating carbon dioxide. However, the high-temperature and high-pressure environment required to manufacture them can lead to increased costs, and recycling options are limited. Australian scientists have found a solution using microwaves that addresses both issues. ...  more
Panasonic Plans to Build Its Third Gigafactory in US and May Place It in Oklahoma |
published: 2023-05-03 9:30 |
Li-ion power batteries are obviously the most critical category of component for electric vehicles. As the market for electric vehicles continues to expand rapidly, the demand for Li-ion power batteries also surges. ...  more
Congress Wrestles with White House; US House of Representatives Approved Termination on Solar Duty Exemption for Four Southeast Asian Countries |
published: 2023-05-02 9:30 |
US President Joe Biden had once paused the imposition of solar duty for Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam in 2022. The US House of Representatives had approved the termination on duty exemption for solar panels from the four Southeast Asian countries in a 221-202 vote, for which the White House has responded that the president will reject the resolution. ...  more
CALB Initiates Manufacturing of Its LFP PACK System at Phase 2 of Its Wuhan Base |
published: 2023-05-02 9:30 |
On the basis of its battery solutions for electrified passenger vehicles, CALB is developing battery solutions for electrified commercial vehicles and continues to enlarge the scale of its investments in this area. ...  more