Energy
Solid-state batteries, artificial photosynthesis lead Japan's energy R&D
Drive to achieve scale in both technologies to continue in 2023
Automobiles
Automobiles
Top Singapore taxi company buys into Israeli self-driving startup
ComfortDelGro expands tie-up strategy with $4m bet on software developer Ottopia
Automobiles
Toyota says it could produce 10.6m vehicles in 2023
Carmaker sees 10% downside risk due to supply chain issues, COVID
Caixin
China NEV sales jump in 2022, with some makers far out in front
Sector already tops official 2025 target for delivery of new energy vehicles
36Kr/KrASIA
Baidu-backed Chinese startup to push self-driving sweeping vehicles
Yunchuang Zhixing's driverless sweepers upgraded for cities, factories
Materials
Japanese materials maker sees AI cutting R&D time by 90%
NGK Insulators trying to shift from auto parts to chips and other growth fields
Automobiles
China's BYD accelerates drive into India's electric car market
World's top EV seller targets rapid sales growth in South Asian nation
Business Spotlight
Thailand's auto industry becomes a Japan-China battleground
'Detroit of Southeast Asia' courts investment from both of Asia's giants
Automobiles
India's Tata Motors debuts 2 new electric SUVs at expo
EVs to account for half of automaker's lineup by 2030
Automobiles
Ford set to tap LG for Turkey EV battery plant, replacing SK
SK On faces blow to expansion strategy while trailing rival in tech and cash
Automobiles
Maruti Suzuki charges up India fleet with concept electric SUV
Country's largest automaker expects to start selling vehicle in 2025
Technology
Powering homes with EVs: Panasonic, Omron set to enter Japan's V2H market
Vehicle-to-home systems draw interest as electricity prices soar
Automobiles
Suzuki boss expects rocky road to sub-$15,000 electric minicar
Rising materials costs pose high hurdle even with subsidies and pared specs
CES 2023
Getting a feel for Sony-Honda's Afeela EV at CES 2023
Entertainment-heavy slant of venture's first car makes for immersive experience
Automobiles
Tesla cuts car prices in China, Japan, South Korea and Australia
EV maker marks down best-selling Model Y and Model 3 as demand weakens
Automobiles
BYD unveils SUV and supercar in new luxury EV line
Premium Yangwang brand features company's latest driving, safety tech
Automobiles
India tops Japan to become world's No. 3 auto market
Sales rebound from COVID lows and production disruptions
CES 2023
Sony showcases its first EV brand Afeela ahead of CES 2023
Joint venture with Honda offers Level 3 self-driving, full in-car entertainment
Automobiles
Toyota slips to No. 2 in U.S. auto sales as GM takes top spot
Japanese carmaker falls short of production goal amid parts shortage
Nissan-Renault alliance
Nissan limits use of joint IP in Renault's new venture with Geely
Deal is step forward in rethink of Japanese, French automakers' ties
