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Canada’s Liberals won’t prorogue Parliament as impasse over green tech fund documents drags on
Deputy PM Freeland denies plans to prorogue Parliament amid Tory impasse over unredacted documents from a green tech fund.
Brussels rejected China proposal for 30,000 euro minimum sales price in EV dispute, sources say
Brussels rejected China's proposal for a minimum price on imported EVs to avoid EU tariffs, citing subsidy concerns and market impact.
China expresses concern over US chip and connected vehicle policies in high-stakes talks
China urges the U.S. to lift semiconductor sanctions and ease restrictions on Chinese vehicles, seeking better trade relations.
Arcadium deal could power Rio Tinto’s entry into lithium supplier big league
Rio Tinto eyes Arcadium Lithium acquisition to become the third-largest lithium producer amid growing EV demand and competition.
Brazil’s Potencial to invest $109 million to turn biodiesel plant into world’s largest
Grupo Potencial invests 600 million reais to expand biodiesel output, making its plant the largest soy-based biofuel facility globally.
GM seeks to ease investor concerns as EV growth slows
GM aims to reassure investors that profits from ICE vehicles remain strong and EV sales are improving, despite slower demand.
Porsche to recall over 27,000 EVs in US over battery short circuit risk
Porsche recalls 27,527 Taycan sedans in the U.S. due to potential battery short circuit, posing fire risks, per NHTSA.
China is oversupplying lithium to eliminate rivals, US official says
Chinese lithium overproduction causes an 80 per cent price drop, impacting global competition and hindering supply chain diversification.
Tesla’s Musk heads to Hollywood to unveil his robotaxi — and face a long list of questions
Tesla to unveil its Cybercab robotaxi, but experts doubt short-term gains amid high expectations and regulatory hurdles.
September second-warmest on record: EU climate monitor
September 2024 was the second-warmest on record, with extreme rainfall and storms driven by rising global temperatures.
