Kinshasa’s hopes and the coming cobalt crunch
The energy transition is seen as marking a shift away from the “bad old” habits of the fossil fuel industry, but accessing the strategic resources pose their own often-overlooked problems.
Transport
Thailand’s PTT closer to ruling EV market in Southeast Asia
Thai oil and gas group PTT has signed a joint venture deal with leading electronics producer Foxconn to make electric vehicles (EVs) as Thailand aims to become the region's top manufacturer and exporter of EVs. The move underscores the state-backed energy company's desire to diversify away from the traditional oil and gas business, which may have slower growth potential in the long run.
Thurso battery maker AMTE in £9.7m cell project with BMW and BP
Thurso-based battery maker AMTE Power is taking part in a £9.7 million research project to boost charging speeds of electric and hydrogen-powered BMWs.
SEC charges electric truck ex-CEO with fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged former CEO of Nikola Corp. with fraud.
David Beckham buys 10% of UK electric vehicle firm Lunaz
Former England, Manchester United and Real Madrid football star David Beckham OBE has taken a 10% stake in Lunaz, a UK electric vehicle company.
Zero emission vehicles in the headlights as the 10 Point Pod talks cars, manufacturing and urban myths
For the majority of people, the most obvious impact of the energy transition will be on transportation.
Students unveil plans for hydrogen-electric powered ‘car of the future’
A group of university students have unveiled their vision for a hydrogen-electric powered “car of the future” as part of this year’s Shell Eco-marathon competition.
UK sets out renewable Africa hopes at summit
The UK has grand hopes to extend its links with Africa, particularly in the renewable space where there is clear scope for facilitating investments and supporting increased generation.
EV-tech company Proterra to go public through ArcLight SPAC
Proterra Inc., which makes electric buses and batteries, agreed to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company ArcLight Clean Transition Corp.
Tesla’s dominant position in China under threat next year
Tesla Inc. is coming to the end of its first year selling China-made cars with a commanding position in the world’s biggest electric-vehicle market, but Elon Musk shouldn’t rest on his laurels.
UK’s largest ever EV infrastructure contract awarded to BP Chargemaster
BP Chargemaster has been awarded a contract worth up to £21 million by Police Scotland to supply electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across its estates.