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The clean energy sector was the biggest driver of China’s economic growth in 2023, contributing 40% of its expansion
Asian markets were generally subdued on Tuesday – except for India, where news that the Modi government may fall short of a big election win caused shares to sink
The 5-gigawatt (GW), 200,000-acre solar farm in Xinjiang came online on Monday, the Power Construction Corp of China said
"Beijing and Moscow were discussing ring-fencing one or more banks that would finance trade in components for Russia's defence industry" - likely to incur US sanctions
The Modi government – widely expected to be returned to power this week – has plans to increase India's share of global manufacturing to 5% by 2030 and 10% by 2047
US electric vehicle maker plans to register the latest software and may sell it as a monthly subscription to users of its cars in China
Solid-state batteries hold the promise of improved safety, a longer lifespan and faster charging compared with conventional lithium-ion batteries, but mass adoption remains some way off
Chinese carmakers' tactics to break into Europe include making cars in the EU, sponsoring events to raise brand awareness, setting up dealership networks, plus service-and-repair operations
Americans are warming to electric vehicles and analysts are predicting "widespread EV adoption", plus thousands of jobs in some states from billions of investments
Chinese investment in Africa increased 114% last year, with a heavy focus on minerals essential to the global energy transition
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Transport InsightsAnglo-American Puts World’s Biggest Hydrogen Truck to WorkMining giant Anglo-American has unveiled a prototype of what it says is the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mining truck
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Energy InsightsDoes US Warning to India Point to More Russian Oil Restrictions?The US state department says it is aware of talks between Russia and India concerning the purchase of oil. It has no objection to India buying Russian oil, provided it buys at discount
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Market InsightsKazakhstan Unrest Poses Risks for World EconomyHundreds of people have died and thousands have been detained in Kazakhstan during the worst violence seen in the Central Asian nation since it became independent in the early 1990s. The unrest in Kazakhstan poses risks for energy markets, and even cryptocurrencies.
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