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Japan’s Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, Nikkei reports
Honda and Nissan are set to negotiate a merger, aiming to combine resources to compete against larger EV manufacturers globally.
Quebec adopts rule banning sale of most new gas-powered vehicles by 2035
Quebec bans sales of most new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, aiming to electrify transportation and reduce emissions.
US government agencies fail to meet fleet EV targets, GAO report says
U.S. government agencies failed to meet government fleet electric vehicle purchase targets, a Government Accountability Office report released Tuesday said.
Honda aims to double hybrid car sales by 2030 as ‘bridge’ to EV era
Honda plans to double hybrid car sales to 1.3 million annually by 2030, using hybrids as a bridge until EVs gain traction.
Scottish govt delays passenger trains decarbonization target by a decade to 2045
The Scottish government has delayed its target for decarbonising passenger trains from 2035 to 2045 due to budget constraints.
Canada to impose more tariffs on import of Chinese solar, critical minerals in new year
Canada plans new tariffs on Chinese solar products and critical minerals in 2025, expanding existing duties on EVs and steel imports.
Fiat owner Stellantis launches upbeat plan to boost manufacturing in Italy
Stellantis plans to produce a new mass-market model in Italy, boosting hybrid production amid improving relations with the government.
EU Parliament gives final approval to deforestation law delay
The EU Parliament approved a one-year delay for its deforestation law, set to ban imports linked to forest destruction starting in 2025.
VW, unions likely to strike deal in small hours or break off till next year, source says
Volkswagen talks with labor leaders continue into a second day over proposed wage cuts and potential plant closures.
Europe’s carmakers discount EVs, hike petrol car prices as new emissions rules loom
European automakers raise petrol car prices while offering EV discounts to meet stricter emissions rules, facing profit challenges.
