Author: Raymond Tribdino

The VinFast Hai Phong plant's journey from 2022 to 2025 mirrors the broader maturation of Vietnam's industrial ambitions. The country that shocked the world by building an automotive plant in 21 months has now demonstrated something potentially more impressive: the ability to close the execution gap with established industry leaders in just three years.

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. SINGAPORE — The Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) and the Swedish government inaugurated a bilateral energy forum on the sidelines of the 18th Singapore International Energy Week, transforming a diplomatic understanding signed during a royal state visit into an ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. SINGAPORE — On the sidelines of the Singapore International Energy Expo (SIEW), CleanTechnica bumped into colleagues from Toyota Motor Asia Pacific (TMAP) and re-confirmed the release of Toyota’s bZ4X by 2026. The Philippine Land Transportation Office (LTO) already approved the ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. GAC Motor Philippines made a definitive statement about its electric vehicle ambitions at the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, unveiling three distinct models that span premium, family, and youth segments in a clear portfolio strategy aimed at multiple market demographics. ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The first launch at the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) is the all-new BYD eMAX9 DM-i. The eMAX 9 DM-i incorporates BYD’s electric vehicle technology, featuring intelligent performance, comfort, and design. The company has stated its intention to make ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Boosts range and cuts maintenance for urban EV fleets Brussels, Belgium — Polish bus manufacturer Solaris Bus & Coach has premiered the Solaris Urbino 10.5 electric. Positioned as a mid-range, fully electric city bus, the 10.5-meter vehicle is designed for ... [continued]

Green GSM signed a memorandum of understanding with Philippines-based AMRC Renewable Corporation/Xentro Motors to supply 2,000 VinFast electric vehicles for ride-hailing operations in the country.

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Includes collaborative buses with coachbuilder IndaCar BRUSSELS, Belgium — Iveco Bus rolled out an expanded zero-emission portfolio at Busworld Europe 2025, cementing its position as a major player in the continent’s rapidly electrifying public transport sector. Demonstrations, including the agile ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Breaking down the contents of the ICCT’s tremendously detailed report Since CleanTechnica is in Europe for a little while, we made it a point to see how the electric vehicle scene is and at the same time gather first hand ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS — At NIO’s avante garde showroom at the iconic Metz Building the cars designed by Kris Tomasson contrast perfectly with facade of the building and complement its shiny interiors. As the third quarter of 2025 drew to a close, ... [continued]