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Top 8 Trends in Environment (146 articles analyzed)

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#20 #electric vehicle

koreatimes.co.kr | 9 hrs. 23 min. ago

From drinks to cars, Chinese brands take over Southeast Asia

#China #electric vehicle #electric vehicles #POP #REACH #Thailand #WHO

BANGKOK, HANOI — Tana-wat, 34, an office worker who works in central Bangkok, starts his morning by turning on his BYD Atto 3, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV). On his way to work, he stops for a 20-baht ($0.60) lemonade at Mixue, a low-cost beverage chain from China. When he has a spare moment, he scrolls through TikTok, a Chinese short-form video platform, and clicks links at the bottom of videos to shop on TikTok Shop. His daily routine is surrounded by Chinese brands, known colloquially as "C-brands." Just a few years ago, C-brands were synonymous with “cheap” in Thailand. The picture has now changed dramatically. Their reach has expanded from inexpensive food and beverages to high-end fashion and cutting-edge electric vehicles. Chinese companies’ expansion into Southeast Asia has moved beyond large-scale infrastructure investment and manufacturing and into consumers’ everyday lives. C-brands on every floor of luxury malls At Iconsiam, one of Bangkok’s most upscale shopping malls, C-brands are found on virtually every floor. Among them are Urban Revivo, a fashion brand; Pop

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cleantechnica.com | 12 hrs. 41 min. ago

VinFast PH Opens More Dealers Nearing 60 Dealer Total Before Year Ends

#electric vehicle #Philippines #Vietnam

Vietnam-based electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has accelerated its market penetration in the Philippines by signing strategic Memoranda of Understanding with 13 major local automotive dealer partners. The agreements pave the way for the establishment of 27 new showrooms nationwide, marking a critical operational milestone as the brand works toward its ... [continued] The post VinFast PH Opens More Dealers Nearing 60 Dealer Total Before Year Ends appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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cleantechnica.com | 14 hrs. 8 min. ago

Philippine University-Developed Electric Tricycles Ready for Commercial Production

#electric vehicle #Philippines #sustainability

MANILA, Philippines – Cagayan State University (CSU) has made its locally developed electric vehicle prototypes available to commercial investors, representing a practical step forward in expanding domestic manufacturing and clean transportation across the Philippines. At the Sustainability Expo 2026 in Manila, the university’s ElectroMobility Research and Development Center (EMRDC) showcased ... [continued] The post Philippine University-Developed Electric Tricycles Ready for Commercial Production appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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cleantechnica.com | 14 hrs. 42 min. ago

MG Motors Philippines Launches New EV

#battery #electric vehicle #Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — SAIC Motor-backed MG Motor Philippines expanded its local electric vehicle lineup late last month with the official launch of the S5 EV, a rear-wheel-drive compact crossover aimed squarely at the country’s growing battery-electric vehicle market. The debut, held at the TriNoma, a huge mall just north of ... [continued] The post MG Motors Philippines Launches New EV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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cleantechnica.com | 19 hrs. 37 min. ago

The Electric Vehicles Leading Their Categories in California

#electric vehicle #electric vehicles #Main #See

Electric vehicles have seen a real drop-off of sales across the US this year, including in California, the main EV market in the country by far. Whereas in previous quarters and years electric vehicle models were peppered across the top 5 of numerous vehicle categories — even topping a few ... [continued] The post The Electric Vehicles Leading Their Categories in California appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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thehindu.com | 1 days ago

TN Chief Minister Vijay begins first overseas visit to U.K. to attract investments

#electric vehicle #electric vehicles

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is on his first overseas trip to the U.K. to attract investments in advanced manufacturing, automobiles, electric vehicles, electronics and Global Capability Centres. He will also meet U.K.-based companies and visit the Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit to explore opportunities in motorsports, sports tourism and specialised automobile industries.

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