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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...
Saudi woos electric flying taxis as Gulf rivals vie to be aviation hub
Saudi air taxis could be launching soon as kingdom hopes to build a less oil-reliant future, with eVTOL craft helping aviation boom.
Local bodies ask Chinese company’s EV unit to return $262.4m in subsidy
China Evergrande, the world's most indebted property developer, receives letter demanding repayment of subsidies and incentives given to EV unit.
US announces details on higher China tariffs, some to start Aug 1
The US Trade Representative's office on Wednesday said some of the steep tariff increases on Chinese imports will take effect on August 1
China should hike tariffs on large cars to 25%, says research body
China should raise its import tariffs on large gasoline-powered cars to 25%, according to a government-affiliated auto research body expert
Stellantis CEO: ‘very tough’ battle ahead against Chinese rivals
Stellantis CEO anticipates a major battle with Chinese rivals in the European market for EVs and significant social consequences as a result
BHP-Anglo prospects flag more M&A ahead for miners
BHP's bid for Anglo American underlines the growing appetite for energy transition metals like copper, investors and mining CEOs said Weds
