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EU countries divided on Chinese EV tariffs in vote, sources say
EU split on tariffs for Chinese EV imports, with a dozen in favor, four against, and eleven abstaining in a recent advisory vote.
EU may cut China EV import tariffs for Volkswagen and BMW, sources say
EU may cut tariffs for VW, BMW on China EV imports, potentially lowering charges to 20.8% from 37.6%, pending final decision by autumn.
Serbia greenlights disputed lithium mining project
Court ruling means Rio Tinto may soon restart operations at the mine.
Indonesia’s nickel boom sparks environmental alarm
In Indonesia's Halmahera, rapid nickel industry growth devastates forests and communities, fueling deforestation, pollution, and broken promises of prosperity.
GM not reiterating 2025 1 million EV production capacity forecast
GM won't reiterate its goal of 1 million EVs in North America by 2025, citing market conditions, and will instead build to meet...
China asks WTO to set up panel for US electric vehicle subsidies dispute
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has requested the World Trade Organization set up an expert panel to help settle a dispute over electric vehicles...
Backlash against plan to create biggest motorway in Germany
A plan to create the biggest motorway in Germany, near Frankfurt, is causing anger.
Vietnam’s VinFast delays US electric car plant amid market slowdown
VinFast is delaying the launch of its planned $4 billion factory in North Carolina to 2028 amid uncertainties in the global EV market.
South Korea’s SK On in talks to supply prismatic EV batteries as it seeks turnaround
SK On, expanding from pouch to prismatic batteries, seeks deals with automakers to diversify its product portfolio.
World’s first hydrogen-powered commercial ferry to run on San Francisco Bay, and it’s free to ride
The world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger ferry, MV Sea Change, will start free operations in San Francisco Bay on July 19, aiming to reduce...
