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Crescent Point Energy Corp. plans to change company name to Veren Inc.
CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. says it plans to change its name to Veren Inc. The company says it will seek shareholder...
EPA issues new rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards Wednesday that officials called the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming...
‘Overly rosy picture’: KLM loses Dutch ‘greenwashing’ case
Dutch airline KLM misled consumers with “vague and general” adverts about its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of flying, an Amsterdam court...
UK inflation slows to lowest level in almost 2.5 years
Britain’s annual inflation rate fell more than expected in February, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling speculation that the Bank of England will start...
Renault CEO urges ‘Marshall Plan’ for Europe electric vehicles
The chief executive of French automaker Renault called Tuesday for a European “Marshall Plan” to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and reduce...
AI titan Nvidia ramps up collaboration with Chinese auto giants
Nvidia on Monday announced a major expansion of its collaboration with world-leading BYD and other Chinese electric car makers, including on the development...
Crombie rules out provincial carbon tax as part of 2026 Ontario election platform
TORONTO — Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie says if she is premier after the 2026 election, she will not introduce a provincial carbon...
Trial of former VW CEO over diesel scandal set to start in September
BERLIN — Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is to go on trial in September on charges of fraud and market manipulation linked to...
Nissan, Honda to explore partnership in electric vehicles
Japanese auto giants Nissan and Honda said Friday they had agreed to explore a strategic partnership in electric vehicles and other areas. Analysts...
