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Electric vehicle charging stations are seen in Beijing, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Caroline)
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After fast start, electric cars need a recharge as range limits, cost leave some drivers skeptical

EV adoption in China thrives with government support, while the U.S. and Europe struggle with costs, infrastructure, and policy.

Coal is sorted into piles at a coal yard at the port in Ningbo, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province. The country's coal consumption could peak by 2025, according to a new report (AFP)
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China expected to hit peak coal consumption in 2025: report

China — the largest greenhouse gas emitter — remains heavily reliant on coal despite installing renewable energy capacity at record speed. 

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Ramos Arizpe plant of General Motors, which exports vehicles to the U.S. and Canada, in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila state, Mexico November 2, 2024. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/ File Photo
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Analysis: GM and other US automakers would take big hit from Trump tariffs

Trump's proposed 25 per cent import tax on Mexico and Canada could hurt U.S. automakers, raise vehicle prices, and harm consumers.

FILE PHOTO: An employee leaves the Volkswagen's Mexico factory in Puebla, Mexico August 31, 2022. REUTERS/Imelda Medina/File Photo
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Analysis: How Trump’s Mexico tariffs could hurt Europe’s auto industry

Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico could harm European carmakers like Volkswagen and Stellantis more than EU-specific tariffs.

FILE PHOTO: Workers install solar panels at the Khavda Renewable Energy Park of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL)  in Khavda, India, April 12, 2024.REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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Analysis: Adani’s ‘renewable energy marvel’ trapped in U.S. bribery indictment

Adani Green faces challenges after U.S. indictment over bribery, threatening its $100B renewable energy goals.

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More chargers, less red tape: How to speed up electrifying Ontario’s MHDVs

Ontario must address high costs, regulatory hurdles and grid readiness to build chargers needed for electrifying road-freight vehicles.

FILE PHOTO: Men fix the logo of the Adani Group on the facade of its Corporate House on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, November 21, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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Snapshot: Major fallout for India’s Adani Group after U.S. bribery indictment

Adani Group's market value drops $33B after U.S. bribery charges; TotalEnergies halts investments, other deals stall.

Faced with soaring petrol prices after an end to fuel subsidies, some Nigerians are convertng their cars to run on compressed natural gas (AFP)
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Compressed natural gas vehicles gain slow momentum in Nigeria

Nigeria's government pushes CNG adoption to address fuel shortages, but slow conversions, safety, and costs hinder progress.

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