Author: Raymond Tribdino

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. GUANGZHOU, CHINA — In a rare public acknowledgment of competition, Elon Musk seemed to have commented on Chinese EV maker XPENG’s newly unveiled humanoid robot with what seems to be an admission: “Not bad … Tesla and China companies will ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The convergence of climate reality and energy transition Super Typhoon Fung-Wong (locally designated Uwan) is approaching the Philippines with forecast sustained winds potentially exceeding 185 kph (115 mph), and a possible intensification to Category 5 (157 mph or higher or ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Stories of our discoveries of cars on bike lanes in Amsterdam may soon have a parallel narrative in Japan. MiBot, that tiny EV that CleanTechnica reported on in August, goes into production this year. CleanTechnica reached out to MiBot creator ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Sets the stage for ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026 SINGAPORE — As the curtain closed on the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2025, a clear message resonated from the Philippine delegation: the archipelago is not just participating in the global energy ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. GUANGZHOU, CHINA — At XPENG Motors’ 2025 AI Technology Day “Emergence” in Guangzhou, the company’s low-altitude mobility affiliate, XPENG Aridge (formerly known as Ariga), pulled back the curtain on what could be the future of intercity travel. The A868 Vertical ... [continued]

Unlike other BYD models sold in Japan, the kei car contender is the company’s first vehicle designed exclusively for an overseas market, signaling BYD's serious commitment to Japan, the world's third-largest automotive market.

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The Conference of the Electric Power Supply Industry (CEPSI) 2025 Exhibition, held as part of the Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES) at Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2025, featured a prominent floor display examining the intersection of electric mobility and ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Dongfeng Motors presented its electric vehicle offerings at the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2025 last week, with its distributor Volt Auto serving as the event’s Official Car Sponsor. The Chinese automaker’s presence at the energy-focused conference marked its continued ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Pioneer Trucks Philippines announced at the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) that it has become the exclusive distributor of Maxus commercial trucks in the country, taking over a brand that the Ayala Group abandoned just three months earlier. Maxus ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The first day of the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) saw Francesco La Camera, the Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), delivering a resolute address, emphasizing the unprecedented dominance of renewables in new energy projects and firmly ... [continued]