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Electric heavy lorries poised to overtake hydrogen trucks
Electric heavy lorries poised to overtake hydrogen trucks
by  AFP

Hydrogen-powered heavy lorries were once seen as the future of emissions-free road transport but they could soon be relegated to niche markets in Europe, overtaken by electric trucks. According to a study conducted last year by German authorities, truckmakers expect 63 percent of new lorries sold in Europe in 2030 to be "zero emission" vehicles.

Myanmar fighting blocks key trade routes with China
Myanmar fighting blocks key trade routes with China
by  AFP

A surprise offensive by Myanmar ethnic armed groups has blocked two strategically vital roads to the country's biggest trading partner China, choking cross-border commerce and denying the cash-strapped junta taxes and foreign exchange.