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VW union proposes $1.6 billion of cuts, but no plant closures
Volkswagen workers offer €1.5B in cost savings to avoid plant closures, warning of historic conflict over deeper cuts and closures.
Trump to unleash nearly 40% tariffs on China in early 2025, hitting growth: Reuters poll
U.S. tariffs on China could hit 40 per cent in 2025, cutting up to one per cent off China's growth amid debt risks...
Chinese EV maker XPeng to break even later in 2025, president says
Chinese EV maker Xpeng enters 'super cycle,' driven by strong demand and overseas expansion.
Analysis: Skills shortage hobbles India’s clean energy aspirations
India's solar industry struggles with funding and a 1.2M skill gap, threatening clean energy goals and Modi's "Make in India" vision.
Qualcomm ‘positive’ on Trump administration as it forecasts chip sales growth
Qualcomm expects $8 billion in automotive chip revenue and $4 billion in PC chip sales by fiscal 2029, it said at an investor...
Trump administration plans to roll back Biden’s stricter fuel-efficiency standards
Trump's team plans to roll back Biden-era EV rules and fuel standards, aiming to ease automaker burdens and end the EV tax credit.
Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags
World Energy GH2 shifts focus to AI-powered data centers as Canada's green hydrogen market faces delays and high production costs.
Stellantis unveils technology to support flexible EV production, delays Ram electric pickup
Stellantis unveils a versatile platform for gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles but delays electric Ram truck production to 2025, citing quality focus.
Alberta Energy Regulator orders Sunshine Oilsands to suspend wells, pipelines
Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. has been ordered to suspend its wells, facilities and pipelines for failing to meet regulatory obligations.
New Botswana leader eyes cannabis, sunshine to lift economy
Botswana's President Duma Boko unveils plans to diversify the economy via solar energy, medicinal cannabis, and tech innovation.
