Focus on Transport
US-Kenya deals, investments in green energy announced as Ruto meets Biden
The U.S. and Kenya plan to work with international financial institutions and multilateral trust funds to identify mechanisms for mobilizing investment for clean...
Tesla investor Scottish Mortgage to back Musk’s $56bn package
Scottish Mortgage agreed to the package Tesla set in 2018 and after agreeing to the deal, the firm believes the amount should be...
Elon Musk now says he opposes US tariffs on Chinese EVs
Tesla founder Elon Musk told tech investors in Paris on Thursday that he was against tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, intended to boost...
Tesla drops annual goal of 20 million vehicles in impact report
Tesla impact report makes no mention of aspiration to sell 20 million cars a year by 2030, as company shifts its focus to...
Kia shrugs off slowing EV demand to launch compact SUV
Kia's electric SUV, the EV3, is one of more than 31 new EV models being introduced by parent company Hyundai through to 2030.
Xiaomi reports 27% rise in Q1 revenue on strong smartphone sales
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Xiaomi said it will aim to deliver 120,000 electric vehicles (EVs) this year, up from the initial goal of...
EV maker Tesla breaks ground on Shanghai storage battery factory
Tesla Megapack factory construction begins, with aim to start mass production of the battery storage units by early 2025.
Flower or power? Campaigners fear lithium mine could kill rare plant
Campaigners fear Tiehm's buckwheat could be under threat as Nevada lithium mine plans to operate for 26 years around rare plant's habitat.
Canada Infrastructure Bank lends $75M to B.C. ferry service for zero-emission vessels
Canada Infrastructure Bank says the loan will cover the higher upfront costs of the four ferries compared with diesel, including the necessary charging...
Dumping oil at sea leads to $2 million fine for shipping companies
Two shipping companies agreed to pay $2 million in penalties after pleading guilty to federal charges related to the dumping of oil in...
