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Trump’s tariffs could cost carmakers up to 17% of combined core profits, S&P says
Analysts and experts fear the tariffs could be more damaging for European car makers.
US sets tariffs for solar panels from Southeast Asian nations
U.S. Commerce Dept. proposes new tariffs on solar imports from SE Asia, targeting dumping by Chinese firms. Final ruling: 2025.
Britain seeks views on including shipping in carbon market from 2026
Britain's Emissions Trading Scheme is part of its wider efforts to meet climate targets.
China completes 3,000-km green belt around its biggest desert, state media says
The green belt project has involved decades of experimentation with different tree and plant species to determine which is the hardiest.
Thai investigation clears BYD over discounts, sources say
The Thailand government in July launched a probe into BYD's local distributor, Rever Automotive, over a pricing complaint.
Volkswagen India unit faces $1.4 billion tax evasion notice
Volkswagen shares fell as much as 2.13% on the Frankfurt stock exchange after Reuters reported the India tax notice.
Negotiators get closer to agreeing on a plastic pollution treaty
Some plastic-producing and oil and gas countries, including Saudi Arabia, vigorously oppose including plastic production in the treaty.
Minnesota tribe’s solar-powered resilience hub would provide cost savings, backup power to local community
A pair of developers are working to build a microgrid on the White Earth Reservation in northern Minnesota.
India to expand EV manufacturing incentives after Tesla disappointment, source says
India's EV policy was originally designed to encourage Tesla to enter the market — but the automaker backed off from those plans earlier...
Chinese EV maker BYD asks dozens of suppliers for price cuts, Yicai reports
The Chinese EV maker mainly sent requests to suppliers of electric control units and sensors.
