Regulations
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.
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.
More emissions accountability needed in Toronto’s financial sector: report
Toronto's financial sector vastly under-reports its emissions, a new study finds, urging the city to encourage stronger reductions.
Colombia in talks with Germany over debt-nature swaps, minister says
Colombia last month launched a new investment portfolio for its climate adaptation plans, which it hopes will attract some $40 billion.
Deal on climate aid hangs in balance at UN COP29 summit
Nations at COP29 are deadlocked on a key climate aid pact, divided over who pays and how much.
US rules on conflict minerals have not reduced violence in Congo, GAO says
A U.S. watchdog found no evidence that the SEC's 2012 conflict minerals rule has reduced violence in eastern Congo.
