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FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed oil pump jack is seen in front of displayed OPEC logo in this illustration picture, April 14, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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OPEC cuts 2024, 2025 global oil demand growth view again

OPEC on Monday cut its 2024 global oil demand growth forecast for the third time this year, citing recent data trends.

The Alpine Alpenglow Hy6 prototype car is displayed on media day at the 2024 Paris Auto Show in Paris, France, October 14, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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China-Europe rivalry heats up at Paris car show as EV tariffs loom

Chinese and European automakers clashed at the Paris car show as the EU plans tariffs on Chinese EVs amid weak demand.

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Renewable energy jobs saw record growth in 2023, led by China and solar PV

Global renewable energy employment reached 16.2 million jobs in 2023, primarily in solar and wind, highlighting the need for skills development.

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of the Deer Park Manufacturing Complex is seen in Deer Park, Texas, U.S. August 31, 2017. REUTERS/Adrees Latif/File Photo
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Bodies recovered after deadly Texas refinery incident, says Pemex CEO

Bodies of victims of the chemical leak at Deer Park refinery have been recovered and an investigation into the incident launched.

FILE PHOTO: ENI CEO Claudio Descalzi speaks during Abu Dhabi International Progressive Energy Congress (ADIPEC), in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 2, 2023. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo
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Eni CEO says U.S. funds showing confidence in group’s strategy

U.S. investment funds back Eni's spin-off strategy as CEO Descalzi highlights success with low-carbon ventures and talks with KKR.

F1 is looking at a multitude of solutions and innovations to decarbonise, its head of ESG Ellen Jones has said (Andrew Matthews/PA)
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‘No silver bullet’ for decarbonising Formula One, ESG boss says

F1 aims for net zero by 2030, cutting 50 per cent of emissions from its 2018 baseline, and offsetting the rest through carbon...

Tesla's robotaxi is displayed at an unveiling event in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 10, 2024,  in this still image taken from a video. Tesla/Handout via REUTERS
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‘Lot of sci-fi smoke and mirrors’: Investors, experts react to Tesla’s robotaxi unveil

Tesla's robotaxi reveal, featuring gull-wing doors and no steering wheel, disappointed investors with few details on production and plans.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the logo of German carmaker Volkswagen at the Volkswagen plant in Osnabrueck, Germany October 7, 2024. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen/File Photo
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Moody’s downgrades Volkswagen outlook to ‘negative’ due to operating weakness

Moody's cuts Volkswagen's outlook to "negative" citing weak performance, low volume growth, and restructuring challenges ahead.

FILE PHOTO: Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares inaugurates the group's electrified dual-clutch transmission (eDCT) assembly facility in the Mirafiori complex in Turin, Italy, April 10,2024. REUTERS/Massimo Pinca/File Photo
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Stellantis CEO says EU carbon rules are pushing industry costs up by 40%

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares noted EU carbon rules are raising auto industry costs as customers avoid pricey EVs.

FILE PHOTO: The Tesla logo is seen on a car in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 9, 2020.  REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo
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Swedish court upholds ruling against Tesla in labour dispute

The court upheld a preliminary ruling that Sweden's postal service Postnord does not need to deliver licence plates to Tesla.

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