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Germany’s Thyssenkrupp reviews plans for green steel production
Thyssenkrupp rethinks its green steel plans, citing potential changes to its hydrogen-based decarbonization project.
Trump threatens a 200% tariff on vehicles imported from Mexico
Trump made his remarks on tariffs as he pledged to bolster the U.S. auto industry. Experts have said his plans could increase vehicle...
Solar power companies are growing fast in Africa, where 600 million still lack electricity
Solar companies in Central and West Africa, like Easy Solar, are rapidly expanding, bringing affordable electricity to off-grid homes.
US court to review civil rights lawsuit alleging environmental racism in a Louisiana parish
A parish is being sued for environmental racism as residents allege the promotion of polluting industries in their communities.
Stellantis sues UAW in US federal court over strike threats
Automaker Stellantis has filed a lawsuit against the United Auto Workers in federal court in California, claiming the union's actions around possible strikes...
As EU targets Chinese cars, European rivals sputter
EU targets Chinese EVs with new tariffs to shield European automakers.
Private equity firm MBK, Young Poong raise Korea Zinc tender offer to $1.88 billion
MBK and Young Poong raise bid to 830,000 won per share in takeover battle for Korea Zinc, crucial for EV and tech supply...
Rivian lowers annual production forecast due to parts shortage
Rivian cut its 2023 production forecast to 47K-49K due to a parts shortage and slowing EV demand, sending shares down four per cent.
Alphabet’s Waymo to expand robotaxi fleet with Hyundai EVs
Alphabet's Waymo partners with Hyundai to add IONIQ 5 EVs to its U.S. robotaxi fleet, with testing to begin in late 2025.
India, US to cooperate on critical battery minerals, trade minister says
Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal announces supply chain cooperation agreement with the U.S. for critical minerals in EVs.
