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US states are creating a pipeline of trained EV workers — here are the emerging trends

The U.S. EV industry, facing workforce gaps amid growing investments, seeks skilled, diverse talent and state-led training solutions.

FILE PHOTO: Greenland's flag flies in Igaliku settlement, Greenland, July 5, 2024. Ritzau Scanpix/Ida Marie Odgaard via REUTERS/File Photo/File Photo
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US lobbied Greenland rare earths developer Tanbreez not to sell to China

U.S. officials pressured Greenland rare earths developer not to sell to China, aiding its sale to a U.S.-linked firm.

FILE PHOTO: The Chevron logo is pictured after the U.S. government granted a six-month license allowing Chevron to boost oil output in U.S.-sanctioned Venezuela, in Caracas, Venezuela, December 2, 2022. REUTERS/Gaby Oraa/File Photo
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Chevron donating to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, spokesperson says

Chevron will donate to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, a company spokesperson said on Thursday, declining to specify the amount.

FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo
AutomotiveBusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)EmissionsEmissions MarketsNewsRegulationsVoluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs)

Nissan open to pooling on CO2 to avoid fines in Europe

Nissan considers pooling with carmakers to meet EU CO2 targets, exploring short-term options amid regulatory shifts.

FILE PHOTO: The BlackRock logo is pictured outside their headquarters in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., May 25, 2021.  REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo
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BlackRock quits climate group as Wall Street lowers environmental profile

BlackRock exits Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, citing legal scrutiny and confusion over its climate policies.

FILE PHOTO: United States Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo attends Day one of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 19, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
AutomotiveBusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)NewsPoliticsTrade

US to finalize Chinese vehicle crackdown rules next week, Raimondo says

The proposal issued in September would make software prohibitions effective in the 2027 model year. The hardware ban would take effect in 2029.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a reception for newly elected Democratic members of Congress, in Washington, U.S. January 5, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
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Biden administration to release short-term guidance on clean fuel tax credit, sources say

Biden's clean fuel tax credit guidance set for Friday, final decisions left to Trump, casting industry uncertainty.

Lamborghini is moving towards making only hybrid vehicles, taking its time before coming out with fully electric vehicles (AFP)
AutomotiveBusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)IndustryNews

Lamborghini sets new sales record amidst hybrid push

Lamborghini sets 2024 sales record, up six per cent, driven by hybrids like Revuelto and demand across key global markets.

dian Natural Resources Ltd. logo is shown in a handout. Oil and gas giant Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. says it plans to boost its overall production by 12 per cent in 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
BusinessNatural GasNewsOil

CNRL to boost oil, gas output by 12 per cent in 2025

Oil and gas giant Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. says it plans to boost its overall production by 12 per cent in 2025.

The Articulated Dump Truck is on display at the John Deere booth during the CES tech show Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
AgricultureBusinessIndustryNews

Farming tech is on display at CES as companies showcase their green innovations and initiatives

AI and autonomous farming tech unveiled at CES 2025 promise sustainability, climate resilience, and efficiency for farmers.

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