The Philippines is shifting its economic strategy from raw mineral extraction to local processing and downstream manufacturing under Executive Order 122, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Aug. 21, according to the Department of Finance. The new national policy framework targets investments in critical mineral refining, advanced materials processing, and the production of batteries, … Read more
Australia is not currently equipped to deal with a major electric vehicle fire at one of its ports, and port authorities warn it is only a matter of time before an incident occurs. Ports Australia chief executive officer Mike Gallacher stated that emergency crews lack the necessary preparation to handle a lithium-ion battery blaze on … Read more
Ireland is introducing an €8,500 grant to encourage motorists to switch from petrol or diesel vehicles to electric ones. However, the current infrastructure of 4,000 charging points is less than one-third of the EU average, creating significant challenges for drivers without off-street parking. What is the government doing to fix the charging gap? According to … Read more
Electric vehicle (EV) conversions are transforming classic cars, blending vintage aesthetics with modern performance. According to David Dyer, founder of the Sydney-based Modern Classic Cars Foundation (MCCF), these projects address the aging automotive workforce and the uncertainty of future fuel availability. While technically complex, the process allows owners to preserve iconic designs while upgrading them … Read more
The Renewable Paradox: Why Cheap Energy Doesn’t Always Mean Lower Bills For over a decade, the cost of generating clean energy has plummeted. Between 2010 and 2023, the price of solar panels dropped by roughly 90%, and wind turbines saw a decline of about 70%. Lithium-ion batteries, essential for short-term storage, followed a similar trajectory, … Read more
Honda’s EV Retreat: A Symptom of a Shifting Automotive Landscape The automotive industry is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by the twin forces of electrification and software-defined vehicles. Honda’s recent decision to halt development of several EV models, citing U.S. Tariffs and Chinese competition, isn’t just a company-specific setback – it’s a bellwether for the … Read more
Rising Fuel Costs and the Electric Vehicle Shift: What Australian Drivers Need to Grasp Conflict in the Middle East is already impacting global crude oil prices, and Australian motorists are feeling the pinch at the bowser. Economists predict Unleaded 91 could jump by around 40 cents a litre in the coming weeks, adding to the … Read more
The Electric Future Steinmetz Predicted: How Far Have We Come? More than a century ago, Charles Proteus Steinmetz, a contemporary of Edison and Tesla, envisioned a world powered by electric vehicles. His 1920 prediction of one million EVs on U.S. Roads by 1924 proved remarkably optimistic, but the current trajectory suggests his core vision was … Read more
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Ferrari Luce: A Return to Tactile Luxury and the Future of Automotive Interfaces The unveiling of Ferrari’s first electric vehicle, the Luce, isn’t just about a new powertrain. It’s a statement about the future of in-car experiences, spearheaded by design firm LoveFrom, founded by Apple’s former Chief Design Officer, Jony Ive. The Luce interior prioritizes … Read more
BYD’s Global Expansion: A Blueprint for EV Dominance? BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) and battery giant, isn’t just building cars; it’s strategically building a global manufacturing footprint. Recent moves in India, Mexico, and Vietnam signal a shift beyond simply exporting vehicles to establishing a robust international production network. This isn’t just about lower costs; … Read more