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NZ is running out of gas – literally. That’s good for the climate, but it’s bad news for the economy
The coming gas crunch: Investors don’t love political volatility or market risk, and New Zealand currently has both.
California aims to tackle price spikes by requiring gasoline reserves
Gavin Newsom has proposed a plan requiring oil refiners to maintain minimum gasoline reserves to prevent price spikes, following last year's shortages that...
Democrats trust Harris slightly more than Biden on climate change: AP-NORC poll
Associated Press poll shows voters see and approve of a distinct Harris climate policy rather than interchangeable with Biden.
Texas adds UK lender NatWest to energy ‘boycott’ list over financing restrictions
A spokesman for Comptroller Glenn Hegar said NatWest was added to the list because of restrictions it has added on energy financing.
NHTSA closes preliminary investigation into 1.8m Toyota SUVs
Battery fires at the centre of NHTSA RAV4 investigation partly blamed on exceeding lifespan.
Texas oil regulator under scrutiny as zombie wells gush back to life
In Texas, zombie wells plugged a year ago come back to life leading to tough questions for the confusingly named Railroad Commission.
NHTSA closes probe into Tesla vehicles over front suspension failure
The NHTSA Tesla evaluation had been opened in 2020 to look at an alleged failure of front suspension fore links in the Model...
California allows Chinese robotaxi firm WeRide to test with passengers
Driverless taxi company WeRide approved for testing in California despite looming US ban on Chinese-developed systems.
Melbourne officials vote to ban rental e-scooters
Melbourne has banned rental e-scooters, abruptly moving to end a trial contract with two firms after a community revolt.
Musk embraces Trump and scorns subsidies. But Tesla still lobbies for US benefits
Tesla CEO Elon Musk continues to lobby US governments for benefits, while embracing Trump despite his "end the electric vehicle" mandate
