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South Korea’s KHNP wins multi-billion-dollar Czech nuclear tender
South Korean power giant KHNP has won a tender worth billions of dollars to build two nuclear units at a Czech power plant
China’s industrial support programmes lack transparency: WTO
The WTO said on Wednesday that it was unable to get a clear picture of China's financial support for key industry, such as...
Mercedes-Benz unit partners with Starbucks for fast-charging stations in US
A Mercedes-Benz unit said Wednesday it had partnered with Starbucks to deploy its fast-charging stations at more than 100 US locations
Snapshot: Chinese-owned solar factories in the US
Some of the largest Chinese solar panel makers are setting up shop in the US thanks to new clean energy manufacturing subsidies
US solar panel makers seek tougher ‘Made in USA’ rules
US solar manufacturers are calling for tougher rules governing a tax credit for developers that use domestically produced components
Climate change risk stirs oil market
From forest fires to hurricanes and other natural disasters: climate change risk is increasingly influencing oil prices.
US to issue proposed rules limiting Chinese vehicle software in August
The rules will limit software in connected vehicles from China and other countries deemed adversaries to enhance national security.
EU may cut China EV import tariffs for Volkswagen and BMW, sources say
EU may cut tariffs for VW, BMW on China EV imports, potentially lowering charges to 20.8% from 37.6%, pending final decision by autumn.
AI supercharges data center energy use – straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts
Ayse Coskun, Boston University The artificial intelligence boom has had such a profound effect on big tech companies that their energy consumption, and...
