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Baltic Sea wind farms impair Sweden’s defence, says military
The government said the towers and rotating blades of wind turbines emit radar echoes and generate other forms of interference.
UK minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure
The minister said carmakers face global challenges transitioning to EVs, as UK's ZEV mandates and plant closures intensify.
Fifth UN plastics treaty talks mired in division as halfway point approaches
Talks for an international plastics treaty face slow progress, raising doubts about meeting the December deadline.
‘Climate Impact Auctions’ a results-driven approach to climate finance
What if climate finance could make a bigger impact with fewer resources? This IRPP report proposes a results-based finance model.
Asia likely to benefit from cheaper Canadian, Mexican oil if Trump imposes tariffs
Canada and Mexico may cut prices and shift oil supply to Asia if Trump enacts 25% U.S. crude import tariffs.
VW buckles after years of pressure to sell up in Xinjiang
Volkswagen announced it will extend its partnership with SAIC to 2040 while selling operations in Xinjiang.
After fast start, electric cars need a recharge as range limits, cost leave some drivers skeptical
EV adoption in China thrives with government support, while the U.S. and Europe struggle with costs, infrastructure, and policy.
Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast reports $550 million Q3 loss
VinFast reported a $550 million net loss for Q3, an improvement from last year, with higher sales.
China’s Hesai to halve lidar prices next year, sees wide adoption in electric cars
China’s Hesai to cut lidar prices by 50 per cent, boosting EV adoption; plans global expansion amid rising demand from automakers.
Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plants
Bolivia signs $1B deal with China's CBC, a CATL subsidiary, to build two lithium carbonate plants in the southwest.
