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Fiat owner Stellantis launches upbeat plan to boost manufacturing in Italy
Stellantis plans to produce a new mass-market model in Italy, boosting hybrid production amid improving relations with the government.
EU Parliament gives final approval to deforestation law delay
The EU Parliament approved a one-year delay for its deforestation law, set to ban imports linked to forest destruction starting in 2025.
China resident who stole Tesla trade secrets gets 2-year US sentence
Klaus Pflugbeil was sentenced to 24 months in U.S. prison for stealing Tesla trade secrets for his EV battery business in China.
US study on LNG exports expected as soon as Tuesday: sources
The Department of Energy's approvals of U.S. LNG exports to big consumers in Asia and Europe have been paused since January pending a...
EU watchdog frees green bonds from fund naming rules
The EU allows green bond funds to invest in bonds from big polluters, easing previous restrictions and supporting decarbonization efforts.
UK, Norway sign joint agreement to enhance carbon capture
Keir Starmer and Norway's PM sign joint agreement to enhance carbon capture efforts, aiming for finalization in 2025.
Trump transition team plans sweeping rollback of Biden EV, emissions policies
Trump's transition team proposes cutting EV support, imposing global tariffs on battery materials, and rolling back emissions standards.
Premiers united in fight against threatened tariffs despite ‘chaos’ in Ottawa: Ford
Canada's premiers are meeting in Toronto to address Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariffs, focusing on trade, border security, and healthcare.
Starmer visits Norway as UK to launch green energy partnership
Keir Starmer is visiting Norway to announce plans for a green energy deal with the country before attending a defence summit in Estonia.
