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Japan could be energy-independent by 2060 thanks to renewables, says Rystad Energy CEO
Japan, a major coal and LNG buyer, could be energy-independent by 2060 thanks to expansion of solar and wind power, CEO of Rystad...
Canadian national pleads guilty to stealing Tesla trade secrets
A Canadian resident of China pleaded guilty in New York federal court on Thursday to stealing Tesla electric-vehicle battery manufacturing trade secrets and...
Canada’s Parliament grills bank CEOs on climate policy in rare meeting
The CEOs of Canada's big five banks reassured MPs about their commitment to fighting climate change, but said reducing funding for fossil fuel...
California legislators break with Gov. Newsom over loan to keep state’s last nuclear plant running
The California Legislature signaled its intent on Thursday to cancel a $400 million loan payment to help finance a longer lifespan for the...
Ford walks back EV dealer restrictions to boost sales
Ford Motor Co will soon allow all of its dealers to sell electric vehicles, reversing its more selective allocation system in an effort...
Atlantic Canadian provinces push for quick passage of federal offshore accord changes
The governments of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador have told a Senate committee they would like to see quick passage of federal...
Musk’s small-investor army cheers apparent approval of $56B Tesla pay package
Elon Musk's army of small-investor allies took a victory lap with an endorsement for his $56 billion pay package after the Tesla CEO...
Which European carmakers are exposed to potential Chinese retaliation for EU tariffs?
Europe's auto industry had warned against imposing the tariffs, with German carmakers the most exposed to any counter moves by China. Other continental...
Renault sets sights on sporty EVs for profit boost
French automaker Renault presented an electric sports car on Thursday, the first in a planned range of premium EVs, which could help it...
Brookfield eyes $5 billion for UAE-backed climate fund
The fund, dubbed the Catalytic Transition Fund (CTF), was announced at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai last December.
