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Why Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen cars despite infrastructure issues

Hydrogen fuel cell cars could overcome some buyers’ reluctance to switch from gasoline-powered vehicles, but whether fueling infrastructure can deliver is iffy.

A United States Postal Service (USPS) collection box is pictured in Washington, U.S., December 18, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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States, environmental groups drop lawsuit over US Postal Service EV purchase plans

The lawsuit sought to block the U.S. Postal Service's plan to buy mostly gas-powered, next-generation delivery vehicles.

FILE PHOTO: New vehicles are seen at a parking lot in the Port of Richmond, at the bay of San Francisco, California June 8, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
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US new vehicle sales set to rise 7.3% in December, report says

25% of new car buyers are considering an EV for their next purchase, a 2% decrease from last year.

FILE PHOTO: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a European Union and Western Balkans countries' summit in Brussels, Belgium, December 18, 2024. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo
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Automaking countries press EU to relax rules on CO2 fines

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it did not make sense to add to the difficulties the industry faces.

FILE PHOTO: A Ram 1500 REV is displayed at the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo
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Stellantis moves up launch of hybrid Ramcharger as EV demand cools

Stellantis said on Wednesday it would move up the launch of a new hybrid version of its best-selling Ram pickup truck ahead of...

FILE PHOTO: A Honda logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo
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Nissan-Honda merger would not bring quick fixes, S&P says

A merger between Honda and Nissan may face delays in benefits as they align strategies, limiting immediate sales gains.

FILE PHOTO: VW employees attend an IG Metall union rally in front of Volkswagen headquarters, during a warning strike at the main factory of Germany's carmaker in Wolfsburg, December 9, 2024. Banner reads, "That's enough - We are ready to strike". Martin Meissner/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Marathon VW talks to resume in search for pre-Christmas deal with unions

Volkswagen and unions are in crunch talks over German operations cuts, aiming to avoid major strikes before Christmas.

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