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EIA expects oil prices to be under pressure from oversupply in 2025, 2026
U.S. oil production is poised to set a larger record this year than prior estimates, the EIA said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook...
Amazon orders 200 Mercedes-Benz electric trucks
Amazon buys 202 electric Mercedes eActros trucks, marking a significant push towards reducing EU road transport emissions.
US to ban smart cars containing Chinese tech
The restriction also bans the import of the hardware and software if they are linked to Beijing or Moscow.
Analysis: Russia’s Arctic oil feels the chill from US sanctions
US sanctions disrupt Russia's Arctic oil, stranding supplies and impacting global markets.
Volkswagen deliveries fall in 2024 as electric push slows
The 10-brand group, which includes Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini, sold 9.03 million vehicles last year, down 2.3 per cent from 2023.
G20 financial stability watchdog urges broader adoption of climate transition plans
G20's FSB urges standardization of climate transition plans to assess banking risks, as global discrepancies persist.
IFC says world must urgently streamline green bond ‘taxonomies’
World Bank calls for unified green bond definitions to secure funds for the green transition, amid concerns over US policy shifts.
US aluminium premium shows market sanguine over threat of Trump tariffs on Canada
Despite Trump's tariff threats on Canadian aluminium, U.S. prices show only a modest rise, reflecting market skepticism.
Global road transport emissions to peak in 2025: study
CO2 emissions from road transport could peak worldwide this year thanks to rapid growth in EVs and stricter regulations.
