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FILE PHOTO: 2020 Ford Explorer cars are seen at Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. June 24, 2019. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski/File Photo
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Ford reports weak US sales for third quarter

Ford reported weaker U.S. vehicle sales growth in Q3, causing shares to drop two per cent, reflecting ongoing buyer affordability concerns.

FILE PHOTO: Tesla China-made Model 3 vehicles are seen during a delivery event at its factory in Shanghai, China January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
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Tesla misses estimates for Q3 deliveries on stiff competition

Tesla missed third-quarter delivery expectations, reporting 462,890 vehicles, amid rising competition from China and Europe.

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 1, 2023. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo
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EU support is enough to impose Chinese EV tariffs, sources say

The EU is set to vote on Friday for tariffs up to 45 per cent on Chinese-made EVs, likely increasing trade tensions with...

FILE PHOTO: The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. Picture taken March 16, 2021.  REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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GM seeks to ease shareholders’ nerves at investor day

GM aims to reassure investors that despite slowing EV demand, profit growth remains achievable, focusing on stability.

FILE PHOTO: Oak trunks cut for the Chinese market are seen at the Margaritelli Fontaines sawmill in Burgundy, France, April 10, 2018. Picture taken April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo
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EU proposes 12 month delay for deforestation regulation

The EU plans to delay its deforestation-linked import ban by one year, facing opposition from industries and member states.

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US should lead global decarbonization to help climate and economy: report

A pro-U.S. climate policy would prioritize domestic economic and geopolitical interests while leading global decarbonization efforts.

FILE PHOTO: A solar field is seen on site at First Solar in Perrysburg, Ohio July 8, 2022.  Picture taken with drone. REUTERS/Megan Jelinger/File Photo
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US sets preliminary new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia

The U.S. imposes anti-subsidy tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports, with rates ranging from 0.14 per cent to 3293.61 per cent.

FILE PHOTO: The BYD EV Dolphin Mini is displayed as the Chinese electric-vehicle producer announces the launch of the low-cost EV in Mexico City, Mexico February 28, 2024. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan/File Photo
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US issues $2 billion in EV tax rebates since Jan 1, Treasury says

The U.S. has issued $2B in EV tax credits for 300,000 vehicles since January, the Treasury said on Tuesday.

Engines assembled as they make their way through the assembly line at the General Motors (GM) manufacturing plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, U.S. August 22, 2019.  REUTERS/Harrison McClary/File Photo
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GM’s Q3 US sales fall about two per cent

General Motors' Q3 U.S. vehicle sales dropped 2.2 per cent, with buyers opting for affordable models like the Trax SUV.

Nearly two-thirds of the world's new solar and wind power capacity in 2023 was installed in China, which added a total of 1.84 million renewable energy jobs, a report finds. (AFP)
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China drives record growth in renewable energy jobs: report

Renewable energy jobs hit 16.2 million in 2023, led by China’s 1.84M jobs, as global employment in the sector rose 18 per cent,...

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