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China Now Controls 69% of the Global EV Battery Market as CATL and BYD Surge in 2025

China strengthened its dominance in the global electric vehicle battery landscape in 2025. Fresh data from SNE Research showed that six major Chinese battery manufacturers controlled 68.9% of all EV battery installations worldwide from January to October 2025. Their combined installed capacity hit 644.4 GWh during the period, almost three percentage points higher than last […]

Biochar Carbon Credits in 2025: Stable Prices Amid Weakening Demand

In late 2025, the market for carbon credits based on biochar, a carbon removal method, is showing stable prices. However, behind the calm surface, many players say sentiment is weakening, which comes from fewer retirements, lower demand, and a tight supply. A recent report by S&P Global found that in October 2025, U.S. biochar credits […]

Hyundai’s Next-Gen Battery Campus in South Korea and V2X Strategy Set to Revolutionize the Global EV Market

Hyundai Motor Group is taking a major step in electric mobility. The company is building a large new research and development hub in Anseong, South Korea. Called the Future Mobility Battery Campus, the center will focus on advanced battery design, real-world testing, and smarter energy services that link EVs with homes and power grids. The […]

Stellantis Korea Turns EV Miles into Cashable Carbon Credits for Owners

Stellantis Korea recently announced that owners of its electric vehicles (EVs) can convert the mileage they have accumulated into carbon credit rewards. The company, through a carbon credit specialist, Hooxi Partners, will trade these credits and return the money as a reward to vehicle owners. This turns miles driven into a green credit benefit.  The […]

TotalEnergies Bets $167M on Brazil’s Carbon Capture Potential

TotalEnergies has committed about US$167 million to study offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Brazil. The funding will support mapping and analyzing deep-sea geological formations along the Brazilian coast. Scientists will look at deep saline reservoirs below the seabed. They seek to find out which ones can safely store carbon dioxide (CO₂) for a […]

Lithium Prices Surge Amid Strong Demand Forecasts, Could Reach Up to $28,000/Ton by 2026

Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals Inc. Lithium prices have jumped sharply overnight, catching the attention of investors, automakers, and battery makers. In China, lithium carbonate futures on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange hit about 95,200 yuan (≈$13,400 USD) per metric ton. This marks a rebound from earlier lows caused by oversupply. Historically, lithium prices […]