Focus on Transport
US Senate rejects rule to cut greenhouse gases on highways
Federal agency's scheme to measure and set emissions targets rejected by lawmakers' resolution, though the Biden administration plans a veto.
US electricity and gasoline prices push up energy sector inflation
U.S. electricity and gasoline prices increased sharply in March, leading the energy sector to far outpace broader inflation for the month.
Red Sea crisis forces operators to use more container ships, adding to emission concerns
The shipping industry's pledge to limit its carbon footprint may suffer a setback as the current Red Sea crisis prompts it to use...
EU Parliament approves law to slash trucks’ carbon footprint
A law to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from trucks will require most new heavy-duty vehicles sold in the EU be emissions-free beginning in...
Russia considers easing gasoline eco requirements, sources say
After Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries, Russia is reportedly hoping to ease standards and use lower quality gasoline to stave off fuel shortages.
Court upholds California’s authority to set nation-leading vehicle emission rules
California can continue to set its own nation-leading vehicle emissions standards, a federal court ruled Tuesday.
Ascend Elements, Elemental Strategic Metals form EV battery recycling venture
US firm Ascend Elements and Poland's Elemental Strategic Metals have formed a joint venture to recycle EV batteries.
Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit from fatal crash
Tesla has settled with the family of an engineer killed when his Model X crashed in Silicon Valley six years ago, avoiding a...
Chinese minister says probe on cognac not linked to EU probe on electric vehicles
China says probe on the cognac market is not linked to European Union's own on Chinese EVs: Reuters source
