Focus on Transport
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.
Tesla in talks with city of Austin over self-driving technology, Bloomberg News reports
Industry experts have said Tesla would face fewer challenges in less-regulated states such as Texas.
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.
Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gases by more than 60% as he exits world stage
The new goal calls for reducing net emissions by 61% to 66% below 2005 levels in 2035.
Behind a potential Honda and Nissan tie-up, the existential threat posed by Chinese EVs
Both Honda and Nissan have lost ground in China, the world's biggest auto market.
China’s getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?
Battery swapping allows EV drivers to pull into a station on a low battery and receive a swapped battery within minutes.
US graphite miners ask Washington to impose 920% tariff on Chinese rivals
(Reuters) – North American graphite miners asked the U.S. government on Wednesday to impose a tariff as high as 920% on Chinese suppliers...
US watchdog recommends Energy Department halt loans to green projects
The U.S. Department of Energy's inspector general urged halting loans for green projects amid concerns over conflicts of interest.
Trump advisers urge ending environmental reviews for mines receiving US funds
Advisers to Trump recommend waiving environmental reviews for critical minerals projects to boost U.S. production and reduce reliance on China.
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...
