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US lawmakers ask Mexican president-elect to address Chinese vehicle concerns
U.S. lawmakers urge Mexico's president-elect to address security risks from Chinese internet-connected vehicles made in Mexico.
Is Canada’s Trans Mountain Pipeline providing an inefficient fossil fuel subsidy?
Canada's Trans Mountain Pipeline fossil fuel subsidies burden taxpayers and hinder climate goals, says a report from the IISD.
Stellantis to halt production of electric Fiat 500 for longer due to poor demand
Stellantis' CEO Carlos Tavares will address Italian lawmakers on Oct. 11 about Fiat 500 EV production amid weak demand.
UAE oil giant ADNOC swoops on German chemicals firm Covestro
Covestro accepts ADNOC's 12 billion euros takeover bid, boosting ADNOC’s diversification while Germany's chemical sector struggles.
Tesla’s quarterly deliveries set to rise as China incentives lure wary EV buyers
Tesla is projected to report an eight per cent rise in Q3 deliveries, driven by China incentives and financing, per Wall Street.
Unilever strikes climate deals with Walmart and others to meet sustainability goals
Unilever strikes sustainability deals with top retailers like Walmart, aiming to cut emissions and minimize waste.
US to unveil first of two decisions on more solar tariffs
U.S. may tariff solar panels from four Southeast Asian nations citing unfair subsidies, to support domestic solar manufacturing.
BHP expects copper demand to grow by one million metric tons a year until 2035
BHP forecasts global copper demand to double by 2035 due to tech adoption, despite mining constraints and rising costs.
EU states plan Friday vote on Chinese EV tariffs
EU to vote on potential tariffs up to 36 per cent on Chinese electric vehicles, dividing member states over trade war fears.
Nepal dam-building spree powers electric vehicle boom
Nepal's hydropower boom fuels electric vehicle revolution, cutting costs and emissions but raising environmental concerns.
