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A drone view of HIF Global's Haru Oni clean hydrogen plant in Punta Arenas, Chile September 27, 2024. REUTERS/Joel Estay
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Latin America gears up for clean hydrogen boom but the road is not smooth

Leaders expect a boost from clean hydrogen, but analysts warn more investment is needed due to low local demand.

FILE PHOTO: Cars are parked in the courtyard of Skoda Auto factory in Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, March 18, 2020. REUTERS/David W Cerny/File Photo
AutomotiveClimateEconomyElectric Vehicles (EVs)EmissionsEnvironmentLegislationNewsRegulations

Czechs seek partners to challenge EU’s CO2 goals for car sector

The Czech Republic will seek EU allies to counter stricter 2025 CO2 limits, which risk hefty fines and impact on its car sector,...

The Prime Minister made his comments during a visit to a glassmaking factory in Cheshire (Darren Staples/PA)
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£22bn carbon capture pledge can ‘relight fires of renewal’, says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer pledges £22B for carbon capture to create jobs, boost energy security, and revitalize deindustrialized areas.

Gas pipelines
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E3G: How the EU can ensure a smooth transition from gas

Europe's shift away from gas was accelerated by the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis. A framework is needed for a smooth...

Yun B. Choi, Chairman of Korea Zinc board answers questions from the media during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, October 4, 2024.   Yonhap via REUTERS
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Private equity firm MBK, Young Poong raise Korea Zinc tender offer to $1.88 billion

MBK and Young Poong raise bid to 830,000 won per share in takeover battle for Korea Zinc, crucial for EV and tech supply...

FILE PHOTO: Second-generation R1 vehicles are assembled at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024.  REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez
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Rivian lowers annual production forecast due to parts shortage

Rivian cut its 2023 production forecast to 47K-49K due to a parts shortage and slowing EV demand, sending shares down four per cent.

A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco, California, U.S., December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Paresh Dave/File Photo
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Alphabet’s Waymo to expand robotaxi fleet with Hyundai EVs

Alphabet's Waymo partners with Hyundai to add IONIQ 5 EVs to its U.S. robotaxi fleet, with testing to begin in late 2025.

FILE PHOTO: A view of cars on the road during rush hour traffic jam in San Francisco, California, U.S. August 24, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
AutomotiveBusinessEconomyElectionsFuelLegislationLiquefied Petroleum GasNewsPoliticsRegulationsTransport

Trump says no state would be allowed to ban gas-powered cars if he is elected

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says if he is elected in November, no state will be able to ban gas-powered cars or trucks.

FILE PHOTO: India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal takes part at the panel discussion "Trade: Now what?" during the World Economic Forum 2022 (WEF) in the Alpine resort of Davos, Switzerland May 25, 2022. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo
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India, US to cooperate on critical battery minerals, trade minister says

Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal announces supply chain cooperation agreement with the U.S. for critical minerals in EVs.

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