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- 1China took 59% of world's new industrial robots in 2025●China accounted for 59% of global industrial-robot installations in 2025
New figures show China accounted for 59% of global industrial-robot installations in 2025, cementing its position as the world's dominant market for factory automation. The share dwarfs installations in Europe and North America, underlining how Chinese manufacturers are automating faster than any other region amid rising labour costs and competition in electric vehicles and electronics.
- 2Trump Fuel Economy Rollback Reignites Gas vs. EV Debate●Gas vs. EV: Trump’s Fuel Economy Rollback Could Give Buyers More Choice
The Trump administration is moving to roll back federal fuel economy standards, a shift that could make gasoline-powered vehicles cheaper and more widely available alongside electric models. Supporters frame it as expanding buyer choice and easing costs on automakers, while critics argue it will slow the transition to electric vehicles and increase emissions. The debate is drawing attention from car buyers, manufacturers and environmental groups alike.
- 3Electric Vehicles Outsell Petrol and Diesel Cars in Europe for First Time●Electric Vehicles Outsell Gasoline, Diesel Cars in Europe for First Time
Electric vehicles have outsold gasoline and diesel cars in Europe for the first time, marking a historic milestone for the continent's auto industry. The shift signals accelerating consumer adoption of battery-electric models as European manufacturers push ahead with electrification plans and emissions rules tighten across the region.
- 4CATL Unveils EV Battery With Six-Minute Charge and 1,000-km Range●TECHNOLOGY: China’s CATL Debuts EV Battery With Speedy Six-Minute Recharge and a 1,000-km Range
Chinese battery maker CATL has introduced a new electric vehicle battery it says can recharge in about six minutes and deliver a driving range of 1,000 kilometres. The announcement, if borne out in production vehicles, would address two of the biggest barriers to EV adoption: charging time and range anxiety. The claim is drawing attention across the global auto and energy sectors as manufacturers race to secure next-generation battery technology.