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FILE PHOTO: The Fisker logo is shown on the back of a Fisker Ocean electric SUV vehicle at one of the company’s sales, service ands delivery centers in Vista, California, U.S., May 22, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Fisker seeks judge’s approval to sell Ocean EVs at $14,000 per SUV

Following the judge's nod, Fisker will be able to offload 3,321 EVs to New York-based American Lease for $46.25 million.

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Russian firms raise zinc output to meet government demand: sources

Russian firms have boosted zinc metal production over the past month to benefit from rising state demand and reduce reliance on China.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of visitors looking at models from BYD, a Chinese automobile manufacturer, during an event a day ahead of the official opening of the 2023 Munich Auto Show IAA Mobility, in Munich, Germany, September 4, 2023. REUTERS/Leonhard Simon/File Photo
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EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates

EU countries are wavering over whether to back additional tariffs on Chinese-built EVs, as Beijing threatens wide-ranging retaliation

People inspect electric vehicles made by Chinese automaker BYD during an auto fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Investment in electric vehicle manufacturing is booming in Morocco, a country that neighbors Europe and enjoys a free trade agreement with the United States. That's partially because Chinese firms see it as a side door to access the U.S. market and new Biden administration subsidies designed to shut them out. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
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EV boom: Morocco gains from US-China trade dynamics

Chinese manufacturers have announced plans for new factories to make parts for EVs that may qualify for $7,500 credits to car buyers in...

The Scottish Green co-leader was speaking on the eve of the election (Jane Barlow/PA)
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New UK government must fully back push for 100% renewables, say Greens

The next UK government must fully support the push for 100% of energy to be provided by renewable sources, the Scottish Greens have...

FILE PHOTO: A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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SLB, ChampionX get second request from DoJ for proposed $8 billion deal details

Several oil and gas firm deals have been delayed by second requests from antitrust regulators for additional information.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the MP Materials rare earth open-pit mine in Mountain Pass, California, U.S. January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo
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US Supreme Court gives miners, farmers new shot at overturning regulations

Proponents expect the ruling to bolster challenges to various regulations, including the ESG investing rule.

FILE PHOTO: The front entrance of the Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant is pictured in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, U.S. May 30, 2017.   REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo
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Constellation Energy talking to Pennsylvania on Three Mile Island restart: sources

This plan, driven by rising power demand and the push for carbon-free energy, faces high costs and logistical challenges.

FILE PHOTO: The World Bank logo is seen at the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, U.S., April 13, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
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Development banks get ratings boost on climate clauses and hybrid bonds

The concern for the multilateral banks was that they would be viewed as risky by ratings agencies, impacting the triple A scores

FILE - This image provided by NOAA, shows a North Atlantic right whale in the waters off New England, May 25, 2024. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., has proposed a years-long delay to changes to federal rules meant to protect vanishing whales, prompting a rebuke from environmental groups who say the animals need protection now. (NOAA via AP, File)
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Environmental groups decry attempt to delay shipping rules intended to save whales

The rules are designed to protect the North Atlantic right whale, which numbers less than 360 and is vulnerable to collisions with large...

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