US: Time-Lapse Shows Heavy Snow Blanketing Ohio State University’s South Oval

Time-lapse footage shows snow accumulating over a 24-hour period on Sunday, January 25, at the South Oval on the Ohio State University campus. A major winter storm swept across the U.S., bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. The storm has caused seven deaths and massive power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

Electric Vehicle - Indonesia

Electric Vehicle - Indonesia

On October 2, 2025, a diverse array of electric vehicles, alongside various other types of vehicles, traversed the roadway adjacent to a Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This event underscores Indonesia's dedication to promoting green energy initiatives, a strategy spearheaded by the State Electricity Company (PLN) through comprehensive electrification efforts across multiple sectors. The accelerated development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a pivotal advancement in decreasing the nation's reliance on fossil fuels. Such progress facilitates a seamless transition towards a sustainable and low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israel And Lebanon Trade Accusations Of Ceasefire Violations - Lebanon

Israel And Lebanon Trade Accusations Of Ceasefire Violations - Lebanon

This photo shows vehicles of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrolling in Marjeyoun, Lebanon, November 27, 2024. The Lebanese army began on Wednesday strengthening its deployment in the country's southern Litani sector and extending the state authority there in coordination with the UNIFIL. A statement released by the Lebanese army said that this step comes within the framework of the Lebanese government's commitment to implement the UN Security Council resolution 1701, particularly concerning strengthening the deployment of the army and all security forces in the Litani area. Photo by Taher Abu Hamdan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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(240122) -- HEBRON, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Israeli military vehicles are seen in the West Bank city of Hebron, Jan. 21, 2024. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a proposal of a ceasefire deal reportedly being advanced by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt, while the Israeli army continued to pound the Palestinian enclave. Netanyahu rejected the key elements of the plan, including the prospect of establishing a Palestinian state. "I will not compromise on full Israeli security control of all territory west of the Jordan River," he said in a video address to the nation, referring to the West Bank, a territory Israel captured along with the Gaza Strip in the 1967 Middle East war. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)

Toyota and Idemitsu to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries

Toyota and Idemitsu to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries

Toyota Motor and Idemitsu Kosan have joined hands to develop and mass-produce all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, the companies said on 12 Oct. Koji Sato, president of Toyota Motor, speaks while Shunichi Kito, president and CEO of Idemitsu Kosan=Date:October 12, 2023,Place:Tokyo

Toyota and Idemitsu to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries

Toyota and Idemitsu to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries

Toyota Motor and Idemitsu Kosan have joined hands to develop and mass-produce all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, the companies said on 12 Oct. Koji Sato, president of Toyota Motor, speaks while Shunichi Kito, president and CEO of Idemitsu Kosan=Date:October 12, 2023,Place:Tokyo

Toyota and Idemitsu to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries

Toyota and Idemitsu to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries

Toyota Motor and Idemitsu Kosan have joined hands to develop and mass-produce all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, the companies said on 12 Oct. Koji Sato, president of Toyota Motor, speaks while Shunichi Kito, president and CEO of Idemitsu Kosan=Date:October 12, 2023,Place:Tokyo

Toyota and Idemitsu to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries

Toyota and Idemitsu to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries

Toyota Motor and Idemitsu Kosan have joined hands to develop and mass-produce all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, the companies said on 12 Oct. Koji Sato, president of Toyota Motor, speaks while Shunichi Kito, president and CEO of Idemitsu Kosan=Date:October 12, 2023,Place:Tokyo

Toyota and Idemitsu to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries

Toyota and Idemitsu to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries

Toyota Motor and Idemitsu Kosan have joined hands to develop and mass-produce all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, the companies said on 12 Oct. Koji Sato, president of Toyota Motor, speaks while Shunichi Kito, president and CEO of Idemitsu Kosan=Date:October 12, 2023,Place:Tokyo

2023 Austin Auto Show offers experience of innovation, excitement

STORY: 2023 Austin Auto Show offers experience of innovation, excitement DATELINE: July 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the auto show STORYLINE: The 2023 Austin Auto Show for central Texas was held in the Austin Convention Center in the U.S. state of Texas from June 30 to July 2. The show featured the newest models from Ford, Toyota, Mazda, Dodge, Jeep, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, RAM Trucks, Fiat, Chrysler, and Alfa Romeo. Electric vehicles (EVs) were a highlight of the show, with both hybrid and all-electric options on display. Visitors also enjoyed seeing antique and exotic vehicles, as well as trying out a racing car simulator that mimicked the thrill of a Formula-1 race. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Houston, U.S. (XHTV)

Rains wreak havoc in India states, at least 6 dead

STORY: Rains wreak havoc in India states, at least 6 dead DATELINE: June 27, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:54 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of water flow over the road 3. various of traffic in Himachal Pradesh STORYLINE: At least six persons died and 10 were injured in rains-related incidents in India's northern hilly state of Himachal Pradesh over the past few days, confirmed a senior official of the state's disaster management authority over the phone on Monday. He said efforts were being made to assess the overall loss of human lives and property in the state due to floods, and that the final estimates would be known in a day or two. All the deceased were locals. "The deaths occurred due to human fault as the deceased's vehicles got stuck in gushing waters. Perhaps they didn't follow the directions laid out by district administrations in such situations," said the official. Besides, Kullu and Manali's areas witnessed cloudbursts, leading to a floods-like

METI becomes 1st dep't to use hybrid vehicle for minister

METI becomes 1st dep't to use hybrid vehicle for minister

TOKYO, Japan - Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Takeo Hiranuma (L) begins using a hybrid vehicle on the job Oct. 1, becoming the first minister to follow a Japanese government plan to switch all state vehicles to low-emissions ones.

Kenya's power producer taps Chinese electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions

STORY: Kenya's power producer taps Chinese electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of KenGen 2. various of JAC 3. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVID MUTHIKE, General manager, Strategy and Innovation, KenGen STORYLINE: Kenya's state-owned electricity producer said Friday that it will use Chinese electric vehicles purchased through a competitive public tender to reduce carbon emissions. The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has so far purchased two such vehicles from JAC Motors as part of an effort to transform its petrol-powered vehicles into a fully green transport fleet. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVID MUTHIKE, General manager, Strategy and Innovation, KenGen "Our ambition is to convert all KenGen to electric vehicles as a company. And then after that, we go to the second phase. We'll catalyze the environment through the external charging stations. That will be useful in catalyzing the private sector. We'

Indian capital sells maximum number of EVs

STORY: Indian capital sells maximum number of EVs DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of landmark 2. various of cars on the road 3. various of charging station of electric car STORYLINE: The Indian capital has emerged as the state selling the maximum number of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, as a total of 64,264 EVs have been sold here in the past two years since the EV policy was launched, said an official at Delhi's Transport Department on Friday. According to an estimate, the number of EVs sold in Delhi is nearly 40 percent of the total vehicles sold in the national capital over the past two years. It is also learnt that during 2022 every fifth EV sold in India is sold in Delhi. A total of 33,440 EVs have been sold in Delhi this year so far. The EV policy was launched in the state in August 2020 and it soon began attracting people to buy the EVs. The aim of the policy was to ensure 25 percent of all new vehicle registrations would be E

Schools reopen in Sri Lanka

STORY: Schools reopen in Sri Lanka DATELINE: July 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: Colombo CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of schools and students 2. various of station and street view STORYLINE: Schools in Sri Lanka reopened on Monday after several weeks of closure due to fuel shortages. According to the country's Education Ministry, students will come to school to attend classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, and have online classes on Wednesdays and Fridays. Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday instructed officials to accelerate the fuel distribution process and focus on providing fuel for school and public transport. He ordered officials to provide fuel to vehicles that transport school children from all state-run fuel depots. Fishermen, farmers, and those engaged in tourism also need to be provided adequate quantities of fuel, the president said. Wickremesinghe said the fuel black market in the country has to be tackled immediately, instructing the police to car

California expo highlights advanced clean transportation technologies

STORY: California expo highlights advanced clean transportation technologies DATELINE: May 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of advanced clean vehicles on display at the show 2. various of BYD's all-electric fleet STORYLINE: The Advanced Clean Transportation Expo is being held in Long Beach, Southern California, the U.S., featuring clean transportation technologies such as autonomous driving, electric battery, fuel cell and renewable natural gas. The four-day event, which runs from May 9 to 12 in the western U.S. state of California, has drawn global speakers from around the industry to discuss how vehicle and engine manufacturers are leading the charge ahead in reducing emissions and offering leading-edge transport solutions. The agenda of the expo highlights the growing availability of ultra-low and zero-emission vehicles and technologies, increased consumption of renewable low carbon fuels, and initiatives to rapidly expand clean fueling an

Last Stand: The New Security Treaty

Parliamentary turmoil. A procession of 120,000 opposition petitions to the National Diet. Zengakuren clashes with police. The opposition parties make noise in the Diet, Chairman Ozawa tries to take the chair, the Socialist Party declares a state of emergency and calls for a halt to the revision of the Security Treaty, the LDP tries to bring the issue to a vote, but the anti-mainstream faction opposes it, Chairman Kiyose presents a mediation plan in collaboration with the Democratic Socialist Party, questions and answers in the Diet, a long line of people with petitions in their hands in the Diet, students of the All-Japan Federation of Student Associations rush into the Diet. Students of the All-Japan Federation of Student Self-Government Associations (ZENKAKU RENGO) trying to raid the Diet. They climb over the barricades of armored vehicles and clash with police forces. The film's shooting date is unknown, release date: April 29, 1960.

METI becomes 1st dep't to use hybrid vehicle for minister

METI becomes 1st dep't to use hybrid vehicle for minister

TOKYO, Japan - Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Takeo Hiranuma (L) begins using a hybrid vehicle on the job Oct. 1, becoming the first minister to follow a Japanese government plan to switch all state vehicles to low-emissions ones.