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FILE PHOTO: The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. Picture taken March 16, 2021.  REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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GM seeks to ease shareholders’ nerves at investor day

GM aims to reassure investors that despite slowing EV demand, profit growth remains achievable, focusing on stability.

FILE PHOTO: Oak trunks cut for the Chinese market are seen at the Margaritelli Fontaines sawmill in Burgundy, France, April 10, 2018. Picture taken April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo
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EU proposes 12 month delay for deforestation regulation

The EU plans to delay its deforestation-linked import ban by one year, facing opposition from industries and member states.

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US should lead global decarbonization to help climate and economy: report

A pro-U.S. climate policy would prioritize domestic economic and geopolitical interests while leading global decarbonization efforts.

FILE PHOTO: A solar field is seen on site at First Solar in Perrysburg, Ohio July 8, 2022.  Picture taken with drone. REUTERS/Megan Jelinger/File Photo
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US sets preliminary new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia

The U.S. imposes anti-subsidy tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports, with rates ranging from 0.14 per cent to 3293.61 per cent.

FILE PHOTO: The BYD EV Dolphin Mini is displayed as the Chinese electric-vehicle producer announces the launch of the low-cost EV in Mexico City, Mexico February 28, 2024. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan/File Photo
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US lawmakers ask Mexican president-elect to address Chinese vehicle concerns

U.S. lawmakers urge Mexico's president-elect to address security risks from Chinese internet-connected vehicles made in Mexico.

FILE PHOTO: A pump jack is seen at sunrise near Bakersfield, California October 14, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo
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Brent oil traders use little known rule to reroute US cargoes

Big energy merchants trading oil cargoes that form the basis of the Brent benchmark have used an obscure clause to reroute U.S. shipments...

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Is Canada’s Trans Mountain Pipeline providing an inefficient fossil fuel subsidy?

Canada's Trans Mountain Pipeline fossil fuel subsidies burden taxpayers and hinder climate goals, says a report from the IISD.

A Fiat 500 electric car is displayed at a showroom of a car dealer in Rome, Italy, November 9, 2023. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo
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Stellantis to halt production of electric Fiat 500 for longer due to poor demand

Stellantis' CEO Carlos Tavares will address Italian lawmakers on Oct. 11 about Fiat 500 EV production amid weak demand.

FILE PHOTO: Tesla China-made Model 3 vehicles are seen during a delivery event at its factory in Shanghai, China January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
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Tesla’s quarterly deliveries set to rise as China incentives lure wary EV buyers

Tesla is projected to report an eight per cent rise in Q3 deliveries, driven by China incentives and financing, per Wall Street.

Employees work at a copper smelter in Yantai, Shandong province, China April 26, 2023. REUTERS/Siyi Liu/File Photo
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China’s stimulus sparks copper rally, but supply glut clouds outlook

Copper prices surged this week on China's stimulus hopes, but oversupply forecasts suggest the rally may be premature.

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