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A view from inside a GWM ORA 03 electric car at the dealership in Wycombe, Britain, March 26, 2024. REUTERS/Andrew Boyers/file photo
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How China’s EV makers aim to beat legacy automakers in Europe

Chinese electric automakers BYD, Chery and GWM are preparing a fusillade of product launches in their most important export market.

Brussels launched a probe last year into Chinese electric car subsidies, provoking Beijing's ire (AFP)
AutomotiveBusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)NewsPoliticsTrade

EU seeks roadblocks for Chinese EVs without sparking trade war

The EU prepares to rev up taxes on Chinese EVs, while steering clear of a showdown with Beijing that could spark a trade war.

The Bryan Mound Strategic Petroleum Reserve, an oil storage facility, is seen in this aerial photograph over Freeport, Texas, U.S., April 27, 2020.  REUTERS/Adrees Latif/File Photo
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Oil dips on concerns about demand, U.S stockpiles data awaited

Oil prices eased after resilient U.S. economic activity pointed to borrowing costs staying higher for longer in a potential blow to demand.

FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X speaks during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 6, 2024.  REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
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Elon Musk could become policy adviser if Trump wins election, WSJ reports

Donald Trump is considering tapping billionaire Elon Musk as a policy adviser if the Republican presidential candidate reclaims the White House in November's...

FILE PHOTO: Model Y cars are pictured during the opening ceremony of the new Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars in Gruenheide, Germany, March 22, 2022. Patrick Pleul/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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US seeks records from Tesla in power steering loss probe

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday it is seeking records from electric car-maker Tesla in its investigation into...

FILE PHOTO: A Chevron gas station sign is seen in Del Mar, California, April 25, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
BusinessFinanceNewsOil

Chevron shareholders re-elect all directors, CEO confident on Hess deal

Chevron shareholders rejected all four proposals brought forward by investors, with 98% voting against reporting about the risks from voluntary carbon-reduction commitments and...

FILE PHOTO: A small toy figure and mineral imitation are seen in front of the BHP logo in this illustration taken November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo
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BHP walks away from $49 billion takeover offer for Anglo American

Mining group BHP abandons Anglo takeover plans after multiple rejected offers, with South African division of the business causing headaches.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis is seen outside a company building in Chartres-de-Bretagne near Rennes, France, March 11, 2024. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
AutomotiveBusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)NewsTransport

EV switch to hit auto suppliers hard, Stellantis CEO says

The transition to electric vehicles would impose a "significant burden" on auto suppliers, says Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.

FILE PHOTO: The sun rises behind windmills at a wind farm in Palm Springs, California, February 9, 2011. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson//File Photo
BusinessElectricityGeothermalHydropowerNewsNuclear FusionNuclear PowerPoliticsSolarWind

Biden administration expands tax credits beyond wind, solar

Clean tech tax credits scheme expands to cover geothermal, nuclear and more as Biden administration aims to hit net zero goal in 2035.

FILE PHOTO: ExxonMobil logo is seen in this illustration taken, October 6, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
BusinessFinanceNewsOil

Shell, Exxon near deal to sell North Sea assets to Viaro, sources say

The sale of the Clipper and Leman Alpha field clusters would mark the latest step in a steady retreat of major oil and...

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