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Ford UK chair calls on government for EV incentives, Sky News reports
Ford Motor Co's UK chair has called on the British government to provide consumer incentives of up to £5,000 per electric vehicle.
Rising LNG terminal costs to make new US projects less competitive, says analyst
Rising U.S. LNG plant costs and permitting pauses threaten export competitiveness, analysts warn of shifting global demand.
Biden pushes out over $100 billion in clean energy grants as term winds down
Biden administration surpasses $100B in climate law grants, securing clean energy projects ahead of Trump’s term.
Enbridge raises quarterly dividend by 3%, release financial guidance for 2025
Enbridge boosts 2025 dividend by three per cent, forecasts nine per cent earnings growth driven by strong utilization and new projects.
Analysis: Why GM could suffer under Trump policies to ‘save’ Detroit automakers
GM faces dual threats from Trump’s EV subsidy cuts and tariffs, as regulatory shifts challenge its electrification strategy.
Could making hydrogen-based ‘green iron’ in emerging markets speed shift to green steel in developed countries?
OIES: Could setting up ironmaking plants powered by green hydrogen in developing countries support the transition to green steel?
Union says nearly 100,000 workers joined Volkswagen strikes across Germany
Volkswagen workers protest site closures and wage cuts, with 98,650 joining strikes as union warns of more action.
Tesla’s China-made EV sales drop 4.3% in Nov
Tesla's share of the world's largest EV market shrank to 6% in sales terms in October.
Explainer: After China’s mineral export ban, how else could it respond to U.S. chip curbs?
China’s export curbs on minerals like graphite highlight its leverage in EVs and chips during the energy transition.
Exxon weighs sale of Singapore fuel stations for $1 billion, Bloomberg News reports
The sale could help Exxon fund higher-growth projects, with energy firms and investment funds showing early interest.
