34 French Departments on Orange Alert for Thunderstorms

Meteorologists across France monitored a significant atmospheric disturbance this week, as a series of intense thunderstorms swept through 34 departments. The weather event, characterized by high-frequency lightning strikes, severe wind gusts reaching up to 145 km/h, and localized hail, prompted national weather agency Météo-France to issue orange alerts across multiple regions, including Charente, Vienne, and … Read more

Geely CEO Claims EVs Are Too Heavy: Is Methanol the Future of Chinese Mobility?

The global race toward decarbonization has long been viewed as a straight line toward battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). However, one of China’s most influential automotive titans is now suggesting that the industry may have leaned too heavily on lithium, arguing that the sheer mass of modern batteries is becoming a barrier to efficiency. During the 2026 … Read more