PUTRAJAYA, Nov 30 — The Energy and Natural Resources Ministry (KeTSA) plans to introduce new programmes to meet the growing demand for renewable energy among the corporate sector in meeting the environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.

[LONDON] Energy prices in Europe surged on Monday after weather forecasts showed colder temperatures for the next two weeks that will lift demand for heating.

Longer-term energy storage is a drag, and a lot of battery tech has been focusing on "how quickly can we charge these batteries so I can drive my EV for another couple of hundred miles." That's a fundamentally different problem than trying to capture the power of the sun for 12 hours, before releasing the power for the next 12 hours while the moon is doing its lazy stroll against the nighttime sky.

When it comes to our mobility, the popularisation of electric vehicles (EV) symbolises the combination of advancements in technology coupled with the urgency of climate change. Globally, we are still not meeting the target greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions. Countries like China intend to phase out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2030, Singapore by 2040, and now, the prospect of an increasingly electrified motor fleet in Malaysia is drawing closer.

Xiaomi, the Chinese company known for its smartphones and home appliances, will set up a factory to produce 300,000 electric cars per year. It was reported earlier this year that Xiaomi would use a third-party factory by Great Wall Motor, but it seems now they plan to open their own plant in Beijing, according to government-backed economic development agency Beijing E-Town.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 23): Green energy programmes are to generate at least 20,000 jobs and investments worth a minimum of RM12 billion to the economy, said Energy and Natural Resources Deputy Minister Datuk Ali Biju.

New homes in England will be required to have charging points for electric vehicles, according to plans announced by authorities in the U.K.

When it comes to instigating a green car revolution, electric automaker Fisker is putting the wheels in motion to be more environmentally-conscious. On Wednesday, the Dano-American carmaker’s chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker revealed what could be the "world’s most sustainable car" at the LA Auto Show.

Just two months after its maiden flight, Rolls-Royce's "Spirit of Innovation" has hit a top speed of 387.4 MPH, tentatively smashing the speed record for electric airplanes, Gizmodo has reported.

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Environmental activists are welcoming the end of electricity generation from coal in Portugal, though they said Monday the possible conversion of the country’s last coal-fired power plant into one that burns wood pellets would be a step in the wrong direction.

At least six major automakers - including Ford, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors and Volvo - and 31 national governments pledged on Wednesday (Nov 10) to work towards phasing out sales of new gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles by 2040 worldwide, and by 2035 in "leading markets".

Momentum has shifted: net-zero commitments are the norm. But demand for solutions and systems to meet them outstrips the supply. To respond, businesses should focus on five fundamentals.