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FILE PHOTO: A general view of the new factory of China's Chery Auto, at Zona Franca, in Barcelona, Spain April 19, 2024. REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo
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China’s Chery to delay Barcelona production start to Q4 2025, Spanish partner says

The Chery-Ebro venture said in April it would aim to produce up to 150,000 vehicles a year by 2029.

FILE PHOTO: Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024.  REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo
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Rivian shares surge on $5.8 billion Volkswagen investment in JV

Rivian and Volkswagen's joint venture will integrate advanced electrical infrastructure and software for both companies' future EVs.

A silhouette of people sat in a large room looking at a blue-lit screen with 'COP29' on display.
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Finance and business deals announced at COP29 climate talks

The latest global climate talks in Baku drew 60,000 delegates, including many from business and finance — here are a few key deals made.

FILE PHOTO: A recording light of a TV camera is flashing red as Siemens Energy CEO Christian Bruch addresses the annual results news conference in Munich, Germany, November 15, 2023.   REUTERS/Leo Simon/File Photo
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Siemens Energy raises mid-term outlook as turnaround gathers pace

Siemens Energy narrows Q4 losses, triples shares YTD, and raises 2028 profit outlook, driven by strong demand and order growth.

FILE PHOTO: Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024.  REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo
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Rivian, Volkswagen Group launch $5.8 billion joint venture

Rivian and Volkswagen Group's $5.8B joint venture will merge EV software and architecture, targeting future electric models.

FILE PHOTO: The VinFast VF3 eSUV is displayed at CES 2024, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. January 9, 2024. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo
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Loss-making EV firm VinFast to get $3.4 billion more funding from founder, parent company

VinFast will receive $3.35B from founder Vuong and Vingroup by 2026 to expand globally and support break-even efforts.

Miniatures of solar panel and electric pole are seen in front of Enphase logo in this illustration taken January 17, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Enphase Energy to lay off 17% of workforce

Enphase Energy will cut its global workforce by about 17 per cent, impacting about 500 employees and contractors, the solar inverter maker disclosed...

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Leapmotor is seen on media day at the 2024 Paris Auto Show in Paris, France, October 14, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
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Stellantis, partner Leapmotor scrap plan to make second EV model in Poland, sources say

Chinese automakers were recently told to pause their large-scale investment plans in EU countries that had backed the tariff proposal.

FILE PHOTO: A labourer works inside a steel factory in the northern Indian city of Kanpur July 20, 2009. REUTERS/Pawan Kumar (INDIA BUSINESS)/File Photo
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Analysis: New green steel firms could reap rewards as EU carbon tariffs loom

New and strengthened rules in the EU against supply chain carbon emissions provide an opportunity for green steel producers.

FILE PHOTO: A Lucid Air electric vehicle is displayed in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S., September 27, 2021. Picture taken September 27, 2021.  REUTERS/Hyunjoo Jin/File Photo
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Lucid beats revenue estimates, reaffirms annual production

The company reported third-quarter revenue of $200 million, narrowly beating estimates of $198 million, according to data compiled by LSEG.

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