By Michael Kern – Dec 01, 2025, 1:00 PM CST China is actively supporting the global expansion of its competitive new energy vehicle, battery, and photovoltaic companies, framing this effort as a commitment to a green transition in manufacturing. The nation has set ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) that aim to expand installed wind and solar power capacity to 3,600 gigawatts by 2035 and make NEVs the mainstream in new vehicle sales. China’s systematic modernization...

Image: Unsplash / Donny Jiang A decade ago, smart drivers would always carry jumper cables and maybe a tire patch kit in their trunk. Now, in 2025, I’ve made sure that our vehicles carry two cheap but critical gadgets instead. I now carry a portable, battery-powered jump starter in each vehicle, as well as a separate portable, battery-powered air compressor that can be used to fill a leaky tire. What’s amazing is that some innovative manufacturers are now combining both products into a singl...