Tesla is reportedly planning to release a new battery which features a product lifespan of approximately 1 million miles (1.6 million kilometers) by the end of next year. The battery, which was originally announced in April, could mark a major milestone in the development of existing electric cars. ...  more

On Sept. 9, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in China officially unveiled the “catalog for recommended new-energy autos (eighth batch for 2019),” which contains 210 models with a technology level that is qualified for the government’s subsidy in 2019. ...  more

The German government announced in early September that it will develop a series of new measures to reinvigorate the growth of the domestic wind industry. ...  more

 BAE Systems, a U.K. defense industrial giant, will officially test-fly a PV-powered drone by the end of 2019; The drone is set to fly nonstop at an altitude of 20 kilometers above sea level for one year, for the functions of communications, real-time monitoring, and aerial exploration. In the future, it may become a low-cost substitute for communications satellites, and be used for 5G services.   ...  more

Increasing investments in the development of the renewable energy sector has become an irreversible trend as global warming causes more extreme weather events around the world. Instead of sitting on the sidelines of the international movement for energy transition, Taiwan’s government has opted to aggressively push the deployment of renewable energies. ...  more

A group of scientists from Sweden’s Linköping University and China have jointly developed a new kind of organic PV cell which is capable of generating power indoors, with a conversion rate topping 26%. ...  more

TLK, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sichuan Tianqi Lithium Industries, has officially inked a long-term lithium-hydroxide supply contract with LG Chem; According to the contract, TLK will supply at least 15% of the output of its lithium hydroxide plant in Kwinana on an annual basis; the extra amount will be set via mutual negotiation, based on the needs of LG Chem. ...  more

Despite the abundant sunshine provided by deserts, a recent study has found that a farmland can provide a lot more benefits to PV power stations than desert regions. Like excessive humidity, a desert’s excessive heat may dampen the overall conversion rates of PV modules. ...  more

Electric cars are set to take the center stage at Frankfurt Motor Show 2019 (IAA 2019), which will take place from September 12-22. The event has already showcased the latest electric car models from Volkswagen, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and various of the industry’s other manufacturers. ...  more

The competition in Taiwan’s e-scooter market has intensified dramatically this year due to the entries of new models under local and international vehicle brands. ...  more