Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaChina Exports 1 Million Automobiles in a Month … TwiceI was just writing about China exporting electric vehicles, and Chery buying a Nissan factory in South Africa to produce them there. Now I’ve also seen news that China just reached a new milestone, with electric vehicles playing a big part of that. China exported more than one million electric ... [continued] The post China Exports 1 Million Automobiles in a Month … Twice appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Z. S.·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostSouth China tech hub’s wet summer puts damper on small business profitsThe southern Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen just recorded its wettest July in 31 years, with small businesses and airline passengers feeling the effects. Last month’s deluge was bad news for Yuan Zhang, who runs a small breakfast shop near a subway station in the city. Her monthly profit more than halved as weeks of persistent rain kept customers away. She spent 200,000 yuan (US$27,900) setting up the eatery, which opened last year, and made monthly profits of more than 10,000 yuan last... (opens original source in a new tab)Mia Nurmamat·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)YourStoryMeet the faujis who swapped uniforms for startupsFrom a company that provides financial investment planning services to building a security firm, veterans are bringing military discipline to startup building. (opens original source in a new tab)15 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaMalaysia: Focusing on AI Governance and Ethics for Responsible InnovationMalaysia is strengthening AI governance, ethics and digital skills to promote responsible technology adoption, build public trust and support innovation, and support growth across its digital economy. (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·15 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaMore Renewables Lead To Lower Demand For Methane In EuropeThere’s a line in a Bruce Springsteen song that goes like this: “Foreman says these jobs are going, and they ain’t comin’ back.” Something similar is happening to demand for methane in Europe. When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the Continent depended heavily on supplies of cheap methane from Russia. ... [continued] The post More Renewables Lead To Lower Demand For Methane In Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Steve Hanley·15 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaChery Buys Nissan Factory in AfricaThe Chinese EV market has gotten gigantic. In June, 685,000 pure-electric vehicles were sold in the country, accounting for approximately 43% of China’s auto market. However, 2026 is a down year for the market. As such, Chinese EV companies have been working extra hard to get their cars into other ... [continued] The post Chery Buys Nissan Factory in Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Z. S.·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekAs EV sales, oil costs and wildfires spike, UK gov’t considers.. fewer EVs? (update)The UK government is considering relaxing its landmark electric vehicle rules, even in the face of inflated oil prices, a recordbreaking year for temperatures and wildfires, and EV sales that are already rising fast enough to meet the government’s current target. Update 8/14: The government officially launched its consultation on EV rules today, even as PM Burnham was in West Midlands surveying wildfire damage exacerbated by climate change caused by gas-powered vehicles. (opens original source in a new tab)Jameson Dow·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskTrump expected to attend White House meeting with crypto CEOs, sources sayThose involved in a meeting of CEOs from the worlds of crypto, prediction markets and AI anticipate President Donald Trump will take part in next week's gathering. (opens original source in a new tab)Jesse Hamilton·15 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesBefore “Freight Tech” Was a Category: 2018 to 2020 and the Founding ClassNominations for the 2027 FreightTech 100 close August 31. Nominate your company here. There was a time, and it was not long ago, when telling someone at a shipping conference that you worked in “freight tech” would get you a blank look. The freight industry had technology, of course. It had transportation management systems, some […] The post Before “Freight Tech” Was a Category: 2018 to 2020 and the Founding Class appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Adam Wingfield·14 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchTalks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are heating upPayPal is still reportedly negotiating a potential sale to Stripe and private equity firm Advent, as the fintech firm's new CEO attempts to turn the company around. (opens original source in a new tab)Lucas Ropek·14 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaNew BYD Seal 06 & Qin MAX Part 1: Competitive SedansThis week, BYD launched new Seal 06 and Qin MAX mainstream midsized sedans. These models bring improved performance, upgraded technology and flash charging to the affordable sedan segment. However, they also bring up some questions about how the models compete with each other. Mechanically, the new Seal 06 and Qin ... [continued] The post New BYD Seal 06 & Qin MAX Part 1: Competitive Sedans appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Larry Evans·14 August 2026
