Recent Posts

Toyota ready to share hybrid-car secrets with China

Bloomberg Toyota Motor Corp. is preparing to divulge details of the hybrid-car engine technology it pioneered with the Prius to China in an attempt to catch up with rivals in the world’s biggest auto market. Chinese officials asked Toyota to share its gasoline-electric technology to help local companies meet stricter emissions targets, people familiar with the matter said, asking not ...

Read More »

Airlines’ biofuel-powered flights might soon take off

Bloomberg For years, airlines have experimented with biofuels, aiming to reduce both carbon emissions and their reliance on fossil fuels. It’s been a turbulent journey buffeted by inconsistent investment and the periodic lure of cheap oil. But several major carriers are planning larger-scale usage of biofuel in 2019 and 2020, including JetBlue Airways Corp. and Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. United ...

Read More »

Metro weighing its stake sale, partner for China operations

Bloomberg As Metro AG moves towards selling its retail unit to focus on wholesaling, one of its first steps is to weigh the fate of those operations in China. The company said that it’s putting Real, the struggling domestic big-box chain, up for sale. Dusseldorf, Germany-based Metro is also reviewing options for its Chinese Cash & Carry operations, people familiar ...

Read More »
Send this to a friend