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The rise of a technological powerhouse: China threatens trade war with electric car dominanceChina's rise to dominance in the electric vehicle sector, especially in battery technology, stems from groundwork laid in the United States...
China built tech prowess using chemistry classes and research labsChina's electric car dominance began with early battery research in Texas. Chinese companies have since optimized battery performance and m...
Electric vehicles will start to cut emissions and improve air quality in our cities - but only once they're commonWe would get more immediate benefit by focusing on electrifying buses, which are a surprisingly large source of air pollution, and finding ...
Wireless EV charging? Here's how e-transport will look like in 10 yearsMost EVs today can travel more than 300 kilometres on a single charge - further than most people will need for day-to-day use, but not far ...
The world’s iron ore powerhouse is preparing to reinvent itselfLast year, iron ore shipments accounted for about 5% of the country’s gross domestic. But now China is cooling, while steel producers are u...
View: Despite claims, countries, India included, are copying China’s ‘industrial policy’India, too, is copying the Chinese economic model. The government says free trade has reached its limits, and so has been raising tariffs f...
Using electric water heaters to store renewable energy could do the work of 2 million home batteries - and save us billionsElectric water heaters offer a cheap way to store large amounts of energy, in the form of hot water. A heater with a 300-litre tank can sto...
Beyond electric cars: how electrifying trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate changeIf all cars on the road became powered by renewable electricity, we'd cut almost one-fifth of our emissions. We'd also be much better place...
World lacks time, not minerals for climate-saving technologyThe overlapping drivers and effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Covid-related supply chain disruptions, and rising inflation have a...
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund and Australia’s sovereign wealth fund to enhance cooperation“This is an important area for both our countries and this agreement will give us the opportunities to both invest in Australia’s critical ...
Jeff Bezos follows Gates, Paul Allen in becoming latest tycoon to pursue his 'passion'Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to build rockets and save the planet.
The death of Indian soldiers in skirmish with China raises questions on trade, geopolitics & securityIndia has some leverage over China thanks to the asymmetric economic equations.
Five things to watch out for at Tesla's AGMThe gathering is a ritualised affair where Musk talks about his bold vision for the future.
Coal's resilience today will prove its ultimate downfallThe International Energy Agency said that coal demand would remain essentially flat until 2022.
Tesla’s $169 million battery play is just the beginningThe battery storage industry—a key part of the master plan if wind and solar power are ever to dominate the grid—is becoming increasingly i...
- Solar car designed by RVCE students will be India's entry at Australian World Solar Challenge
A solar powered car designed by city-based engineering students will cruise from Darwin to Adelaide a distance of 3,012 kms.
Dutch students develop solar-powered family carThe car features a specially designed navigation system. The Solar Navigator system monitors weather and chooses the route accordingly.
- Australian solar car smashes world land speed record
An Australian solar car has broken a world speed record, potentially establishing itself as the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of...
Offshoring: US, Europe opening opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs and start-upsPerson-to-person offshoring, both consumer services and services for small businesses, will grow to $2 billion by 2015.
- Indian student in Australia wins Young Designer award
An Indian youth, studying in Australia, has won the prestigious 'Wheels Australian Young Designer of the Year 2007' award instituted by lea...