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Wells Fargo departs climate banking group in another high-profile exit after Goldman
The bank ended its membership in the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, two weeks after another notable exit by Goldman Sachs.
‘Dark lull’ in German energy transition sparks political debate
As Germany heads to elections, winter weather's impact on green energy has spiked electricity prices, fueling political debate.
US agency proposes to streamline self-driving car exemption reviews
NHTSA has authority to grant petitions to allow up to 2,500 number of self-driving vehicles per manufacturer to operate on U.S. roads.
U.S. data center power use could nearly triple by 2028, DOE-backed report says
By 2028, data-center annual energy use in the US could reach between 74 and 132 gigawatts, says the Berkeley Lab report.
Slovak PM Fico warns of gas crisis without Ukraine transit route
Ukraine has repeatedly said it would not continue a gas transit deal with Russia as the two countries are at war.
Natural gas demand from US LNG export plants heads for first decline in 8 years
The U.S. is the world's largest exporter of the superchilled gas and a key provider of gas to Europe.
EU ready to strengthen ties with US, focus on energy sector
Trump said that the European Union may face tariffs if the bloc does not cut its growing deficit with the United States
Why Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen cars despite infrastructure issues
Hydrogen fuel cell cars could overcome some buyers’ reluctance to switch from gasoline-powered vehicles, but whether fueling infrastructure can deliver is iffy.
Trump says EU should make up ‘tremendous deficit’ with US by purchasing its oil and gas
U.S. crude oil exports to northwest Europe are likely to slip early next year after hitting a record high in November.
