Daily Archive: September 4, 2025

The Importance of How BYD Spends on R&D, Beyond Just How Much They Spend

There are essentially two different ways a company can account for Research and Development (R&D) spending: as an operating expense that reduces reported net earnings or as a capital expenditure, counted as investing money from net earnings and other sources. One shows up on the income statement, the other shows up on the balance sheet. It might seem like a minor difference, but it can significantly impact financial reporting and how a company approaches R&D.

The Paradox Of American Technological Leadership In Renewable Energy

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. OPINION: Seen from a journalist’s perspective, thriving in a developing nation, dependent on first-world technology In a previous article, I explored how three American technology companies — AWS, Bentley, and Rockwell Automation — are providing the core technological solutions for ... [continued]