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GM co-leads $39 million funding for EV battery materials startup Addionics
Innovative electrodes could provide faster charging and financial savings for carmakers, as GM funds Addionics through venture capital arm.
British Gas owner Centrica’s profits fall from record highs amid more ‘normalised’ market
Owner of British Gas utility says profits have fallen from peaks found during energy crisis.
Stellantis ready to axe brands and fix US problems, CEO says
'Operational issues' in North American markets see operating income fall for world's fourth-largest carmarker as it posts first half results.
Refining and gas give TotalEnergies Q2 blues
Profits slump for French oil company blamed on lower margins in refining and falling LNG demand in Europe.
Nissan shares plunge after profit warning
Japanese car giant's struggles in Chinese EV market see Nissan profits fall with shares following suit.
Wind power can be a major source of tax revenue, but officials struggle to get communities on board
Wind farms have boosted local economies in rural Illinois, funding schools and emergency services, but face growing opposition and complex local tax structures.
LGES cuts sales target on weak EV demand, flags US election risk
Shares in the company, which supplies Tesla, GM, Hyundai Motor and other automakers, fell as much as 2.6%.
GB Energy to work with Crown Estate to develop offshore wind farms, says Labour
The Crown Estate owns the vast majority of Britain’s seabed, stretching up to 12 nautical miles from the mainland.
BASIC bloc slams ‘leadership void’ on climate change, finance
Ministers from the bloc countries expressed concern that industrialised nations were "backtracking" on their climate pledges.
