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A drone view of the Lithium Conversion plant of U.S. lithium producer Albemarle, in La Negra, Antofagasta, Chile, March 2, 2024. REUTERS/Cristian Rudolffi/File photo
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Chile to analyze 81 private lithium proposals, eyeing four projects by 2026

Chile expects to put the country on track to surpass a goal of launching four new projects by the end of 2026.

The logo of a 2024 Jeep Wrangler is seen at the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
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NHTSA opens recall query into about 94,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs

The investigation targets Jeep's Wrangler 4xe hybrid SUVs manufactured between 2021 through 2024.

FILE PHOTO: A Lucid Air electric car with built-in Alexa is displayed in an Amazon booth during CES 2023, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. January 6, 2023.  REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo
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EV maker Lucid to recall over 5,200 Air luxury sedans: US regulator

Software error prompts Lucid recall on thousands of luxury EV sedans.

FILE PHOTO: The Fisker logo is shown on the back of a Fisker Ocean electric SUV vehicle at one of the company’s sales, service ands delivery centers in Vista, California, U.S., May 22, 2024.   REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Fisker to recall more than 11,000 electric SUVs globally

Fisker Ocean recall announced due to water pump issues that could cause loss of power, compounding woes after company filed for bankruptcy.

Backers tout flying taxis as a low-carbon form of aviation and hope future larger versions could be used as ambulances or in other roles (AFP)
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River Seine to have flying taxi landing pad at Paris Olympics

"Experimental" Paris flying taxis scheme will be demonstrated around the Olympic Games.

FILE PHOTO: New Fiat Panda and Fiat 500 mild-hybrid cars are seen in piazza Maggiore, in Bologna, Italy, February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo/File Photo
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Stellantis to expand hybrid vehicle line to meet growing demand

Expansion of Stellantis hybrids across nine car brands announced to meet growing demand as pure EV sales soften globally.

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Why electric beats hydrogen in the race to decarbonise freight vehicles in Australia

The Conversation Australia: Research shows electric trucks are the better, faster option to decarbonise road freight by the legislated target dates for emission...

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows BYD electric vehicles (EV) before being loaded onto the "BYD Explorer No.1" roll-on, roll-off vehicle carrier for export to Brazil, at the port of Lianyungang in Jiangsu province, China April 25, 2024. China Daily via REUTERS
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China has shown ‘utmost sincerity’ over EU EV tariff talks: Beijing

China disputes ambassador's comment and vows to "safeguard its rights" amid fall-out from EU EV tariffs decision.

China's electric vehicle giant BYD will open a factory in Turkey (AFP)
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China’s BYD to open electric car plant in Turkey

BYD Turkey factory plan puts Chinese EV maker in a country with beneficial access to the EU after the bloc hit industry with...

FILE PHOTO: Machines are seen on a battery tray assembly line during a tour at the opening of a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle battery factory in Woodstock, Alabama, U.S., March 15, 2022. REUTERS/Elijah Nouvelage/File Photo
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Mercedes-Benz slows battery plans amid lower EV demand

Mercedes-Benz eCampus will develop new technologies for EV batteries and test them in bid to boost energy density.

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