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General view of the Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis headquarter, in Turin, Italy October 16, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
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As Fiat stalls, Italy’s Turin struggles to stave off decline

Turin, home to Europe's oldest car factory, highlights the continent's struggle with electrification costs and China’s competition.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm speaks during an interview with Reuters in Washington, D.C., U.S.,  June 4, 2024. REUTERS/Leah Douglas/File Photo
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US opens applications for $900 million for small nuclear reactors

The U.S. opened applications for $900M in funding to deploy small modular nuclear reactors, aimed at boosting clean energy.

FILE PHOTO: The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. .  REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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General Motors to contribute $625 million to Lithium Americas for new joint venture

Lithium Americas announced GM will invest $625 million in their Thacker Pass joint venture in Nevada.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of  copper miner Freeport-McMoRan Inc is displayed on their offices in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. June 30, 2022.  REUTERS/Ernest Scheyder/File Photo
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Freeport to delay Indonesian copper sales to second quarter of 2025 after fire, sources say

US copper miner Freeport McMoRan will delay its Indonesian copper sales until Q2 2025 due to a fire at its new smelter.

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Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers

The Biden administration uses tax credits, regulations, and investments to boost EV adoption, but reliable charging remains crucial.

FILE PHOTO: A man walks past a logo of Stellantis outside the company's building in Chartres-de-Bretagne near Rennes, France, September 20, 2024. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
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Stellantis recalls over 20,000 hybrid SUVs in US over brake pedal concern

Automaker Stellantis warns some SUVs may have a brake pedal that could unexpectedly disengage during use.

FILE PHOTO: Attendees view a Wisk autonomous electric air taxi at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 22, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
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Wisk Aero partners with Airservices Australia as it readies air taxi launch

Wisk Aero partners with Airservices Australia to study how air taxis can be integrated into the country's airspace.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pushed back at arguments that tariffs would hike costs for consumers (AFP)
AutomotiveBusinessEconomyElectionsElectric Vehicles (EVs)ManufacturingNewsPoliticsTrade

Trump says ‘obnoxious’ tariffs will bring factories to US

Donald Trump says companies will drop plans to build factories overseas when faced with the threat of high tariffs on shipping goods to...

FILE PHOTO: Police vehicles are parked, as a protest against the expansion of the Tesla Gigafactory takes place in Gruenheide near Berlin, Germany, May 11, 2024. REUTERS/Christian Mang/File Photo
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Tesla gets green light from German authorities for first stage of plant expansion

Tesla moves closer to doubling capacity at its Berlin plant after receiving local approval to build a new hall for expansion.

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