Entries by carbonfund

China’s EV Export Explosion: How a Domestic Price War Is Reshaping the Global Auto Market

China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry entered 2026 with momentum—and mounting pressure. At home, a fierce price war cut margins to the bone. Abroad, Chinese automakers pushed harder than ever, flooding global markets with low-cost EVs and hybrids. The result was a historic export surge that is now reshaping trade flows, competitive dynamics, and the global […]

Silver Solid-State Batteries: Future of EVs and Energy Storage?

Battery technology is changing fast. Companies and researchers are developing new designs that store more energy, last longer, and charge quickly. One of the most talked-about ideas is the solid-state battery. This battery type replaces the liquid inside a normal lithium-ion battery with a solid material. This makes batteries safer, more powerful, and more durable. […]

Top 3 Carbon Capture Leaders to Drive the Net-Zero Race in 2026

Carbon capture has entered a decisive phase. What once looked like an experimental climate solution now stands at the center of global decarbonization strategies. By 2026, governments, corporations, and investors increasingly rely on carbon capture to deal with emissions that cannot be eliminated. Three companies now dominate this space: Climeworks, Carbon Engineering, and SLB Capturi. […]

Japan to Invest US$1.34B on Clean Power to Spur Energy Transition

Japan is preparing to invest about US$1.3 billion to encourage companies to use clean electricity. This funding will support industries and regions that switch to decarbonized power. The plan will run over five years, starting in fiscal 2026. It is part of Japan’s broader strategy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and expand clean energy. […]

Toward a Climate-Resilient Philippines: Leveraging Technology and Carbon Finance for Reforestation

The forests of Panay Island, a major Philippine island in the Western Visayas, have been heavily degraded over decades of logging, mining, and slash-and-burn agriculture. Nationwide, only about 3% of old-growth forests remain.  Tree cover loss has hurt biodiversity. It has also weakened local water systems, raised landslide risks, and added to carbon emissions. Addressing […]