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Lucas Herrera
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Solar, wind, batteries, and the EV supply chain. Grew up in Chile's lithium triangle — understands the resource side of the energy transition firsthand.

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TotalEnergies and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2 billion 50/50 joint venture, merging their onshore renewable activities in nine Asian countries.

TotalEnergies and Masdar launch $2.2 billion venture for Asian renewables

TotalEnergies and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2 billion 50/50 joint venture, merging their onshore renewable activities in nine Asian countries.

Following the commencement of the Iran war, reported on 2026-04-02, various car selling platforms have noted a sharp increase in consumer interest for Electric Vehicles (EVs), contrasting with the recent strategic pivot by major auto manufacturers back towards internal combustion engines.

EV Demand Surges Over 25% as Iran War Pushes Buyers From Gas

Following the commencement of the Iran war, reported on 2026-04-02, various car selling platforms have noted a sharp increase in consumer interest for Electric Vehicles (EVs), contrasting with the recent strategic pivot by major auto manufacturers back towards internal combustion engines.

Tesla has officially stopped production and custom orders for its flagship Model S and Model X electric vehicles, shifting its focus and factory space to the development of its Optimus humanoid robot.

Tesla Ends Model S, X Sales After 14 Years to Focus on Robotics

Tesla has officially stopped production and custom orders for its flagship Model S and Model X electric vehicles, shifting its focus and factory space to the development of its Optimus humanoid robot.

BYD's SkyRail Line 17 Gold Line project in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has officially commenced operations, marking the company's first overseas rail transit project to launch.

BYD launches its 1st overseas SkyRail project in Brazil

BYD's SkyRail Line 17 Gold Line project in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has officially commenced operations, marking the company's first overseas rail transit project to launch.

Westwater Resources announced the termination of a key supply agreement with SK On, raising concerns about the company's future revenue from its developing battery-grade graphite business.

Westwater Resources stock drops after SK On ends 2024 graphite deal

Westwater Resources announced the termination of a key supply agreement with SK On, raising concerns about the company's future revenue from its developing battery-grade graphite business.

Hyundai unveiled the Boulder Concept at the New York International Auto Show, a preview of its first U.S. body-on-frame midsize pickup truck planned for production by 2030.

Hyundai targets US truck market with Boulder concept pickup by 2030

Hyundai unveiled the Boulder Concept at the New York International Auto Show, a preview of its first U.S. body-on-frame midsize pickup truck planned for production by 2030.

Lucid Motors has issued a recall for over 4,000 of its new Gravity SUV models after discovering a defect in the seat belt welds.

Lucid recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs on seat belt welding defect

Lucid Motors has issued a recall for over 4,000 of its new Gravity SUV models after discovering a defect in the seat belt welds.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang's inspection tour in Sichuan signals a major policy push to accelerate the construction of a new national power grid and expand clean energy sources.

China's Premier Li pushes for new power grid by 2026 to boost clean energy

Chinese Premier Li Qiang's inspection tour in Sichuan signals a major policy push to accelerate the construction of a new national power grid and expand clean energy sources.

The departure of a key executive overseeing a critical area like the 'smart cockpit' can create uncertainty regarding product development and company strategy.

XPeng overhauls tech division after top executive quits

The departure of a key executive overseeing a critical area like the 'smart cockpit' can create uncertainty regarding product development and company strategy.

Volkswagen Group has partnered with Chinese EV maker Xpeng for software and hardware development in China, a role analogous to VW's partnership with Rivian outside of China.

Volkswagen inks 1 major deal with Xpeng for China EVs

Volkswagen Group has partnered with Chinese EV maker Xpeng for software and hardware development in China, a role analogous to VW's partnership with Rivian outside of China.

Volvo Trucks has commenced on-road testing of heavy-duty trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines using Cespira's HPDI technology, with a commercial launch anticipated before 2030.

Volvo to Start On-Road Testing of Hydrogen Trucks With Cespira's HPDI Tech

Volvo Trucks has commenced on-road testing of heavy-duty trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines using Cespira's HPDI technology, with a commercial launch anticipated before 2030.

SAIC Volkswagen has launched its flagship ID.ERA9X SUV under a new 'China-first' strategy, planning 7 new models to reclaim market share in the electric vehicle market.

SAIC Volkswagen targets top 3 in China with 7 new EV models

SAIC Volkswagen has launched its flagship ID.ERA9X SUV under a new 'China-first' strategy, planning 7 new models to reclaim market share in the electric vehicle market.

Major U.S. and Japanese automakers, including GM and Honda, are scaling back EV production plans due to weak consumer demand, causing over 2.5 trillion yen in industry-wide investment write-offs.

US, Japan Auto Giants Lose $2.5 Trillion as EV Strategies Stall

Major U.S. and Japanese automakers, including GM and Honda, are scaling back EV production plans due to weak consumer demand, causing over 2.5 trillion yen in industry-wide investment write-offs.

A rumor about a 10 billion RMB Tesla solar order caused extreme volatility in Chinese supplier Laplace's stock, which the company later denied.

Laplace Stock Swings 20% on Denied Tesla Solar Order Rumor

A rumor about a 10 billion RMB Tesla solar order caused extreme volatility in Chinese supplier Laplace's stock, which the company later denied.

Goldwind's new 'Integrated Wind Storage Smart Link Solution' aims to increase annual power generation revenue by 20-30% and the internal rate of return (IRR) by 1-3%.

Goldwind launches new smart solution to boost wind farm IRR by up to 3%

Goldwind's new 'Integrated Wind Storage Smart Link Solution' aims to increase annual power generation revenue by 20-30% and the internal rate of return (IRR) by 1-3%.

On April 1, 2026, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the global cessation of custom orders for the Model S and Model X, with production at the Fremont factory ending, as the company shifts its strategic focus to mass-market vehicles and autonomous driving technology.

Tesla ends custom orders for 2 models in major strategy shift

On April 1, 2026, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the global cessation of custom orders for the Model S and Model X, with production at the Fremont factory ending, as the company shifts its strategic focus to mass-market vehicles and autonomous driving technology.

A March 31 report from Guolian Minsheng Securities forecasts the global residential energy storage market will see shipments grow 50% in 2025, driven by high electricity prices in Europe, government subsidies, and US power shortages.

Global home energy storage to grow 50% as power prices surge

A March 31 report from Guolian Minsheng Securities forecasts the global residential energy storage market will see shipments grow 50% in 2025, driven by high electricity prices in Europe, government subsidies, and US power shortages.

Hyundai Motor disclosed in a regulatory filing that its electric vehicle sales in South Korea for March reached 7,809 units, a 38% increase compared to the same month a year earlier.

Hyundai's South Korea EV sales jump 38% in March

Hyundai Motor disclosed in a regulatory filing that its electric vehicle sales in South Korea for March reached 7,809 units, a 38% increase compared to the same month a year earlier.

Triggered by the Hormuz crisis and rising fossil fuel prices, US solar stock SolarEdge has surged 79% year-to-date, a movement correlated with Brent crude and European gas prices.

SolarEdge stock soars 79% as high oil prices renew clean energy trade

Triggered by the Hormuz crisis and rising fossil fuel prices, US solar stock SolarEdge has surged 79% year-to-date, a movement correlated with Brent crude and European gas prices.

Former Tesla China General Manager Kong Yanshuang has joined Xiaomi to take over responsibility for automotive sales, replacing the former director, Li Xiaorui.

Xiaomi hires former Tesla China GM in EV sales push for 1 car

Former Tesla China General Manager Kong Yanshuang has joined Xiaomi to take over responsibility for automotive sales, replacing the former director, Li Xiaorui.

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