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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.
Germany to vote against EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, sources say
Germany will vote against EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, sources tell Reuters; government spokesperson declines to comment.
Anglo American not a sitting duck after breakup, CEO says
Anglo American's CEO Duncan Wanblad dismissed claims of an inevitable takeover after unbundling its diamond, platinum, nickel, and coal assets, focusing on copper.
Trump and Harris have clashing records on clean energy, but the clean power shift is too broad for any president to control
Opinion: Whatever policies the next president sets, U.S. energy trends will depend largely on market forces.
Toyota to delay US EV production to 2026 amid slowing sales, Nikkei reports
Toyota delays North American EV production to early 2026 due to design changes and slowing demand, impacting its Kentucky plant.
Tesla discontinues most affordable Model 3 variant in US
Tesla has discontinued the most affordable Model 3 sedan in the U.S. due to rising tariffs and ineligibility for tax credits.
Climate change, economics muddy West’s drive to curb Chinese EVs
Experts argue the West cannot afford to support its stagnating car industry while pushing for ambitious climate goals.
Macron backs Chinese EV tariffs as Scholz calls for dialogue
French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his support for EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, during a visit to Berlin on Wednesday.
Tesla misses estimates for Q3 deliveries on stiff competition
Tesla missed third-quarter delivery expectations, reporting 462,890 vehicles, amid rising competition from China and Europe.
EU support is enough to impose Chinese EV tariffs, sources say
The EU is set to vote on Friday for tariffs up to 45 per cent on Chinese-made EVs, likely increasing trade tensions with...
