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EPA issues new rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards Wednesday that officials called the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming...
Rising scourge of e-waste a ‘catastrophe’ for environment: UN
The world threw away a record amount of smartphones, televisions and other electrical devices in 2022, the UN said Wednesday, warning this avalanche...
UN says e-waste from trashed electric devices is piling up and recycling isn’t keeping pace
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — U.N. agencies have warned that electrical and electronic waste is piling up worldwide while recycling rates remain low and...
Automaker of Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep to follow California’s strict vehicle emissions standards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stellantis, one of the largest automakers in the world, agreed Tuesday to comply with California’s vehicle emissions standards that...
As electric vehicle sales slow, the US relaxes plans for stricter emissions standards for a while
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration this week is expected to announce new automobile emissions standards that relax proposed limits for three years...
AI titan Nvidia ramps up collaboration with Chinese auto giants
Nvidia on Monday announced a major expansion of its collaboration with world-leading BYD and other Chinese electric car makers, including on the development...
Manitoba premier says trucks and trains can replace fuel flow from disrupted pipeline
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is not expecting a shortage of fuel, despite the temporary closure of a pipeline that carries gasoline, diesel...
UK Government urged to boost investment in development of hydrogen flights
Aviation leaders believe hydrogen-powered air travel will be “a profitable industry”, but the UK government must boost investment in the technology to avoid...
Energy Department conditionally approves $2.26 billion loan for huge lithium mine in Nevada
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Energy Department has conditionally agreed to loan more than $2 billion to a company building a lithium...
Trial of former VW CEO over diesel scandal set to start in September
BERLIN — Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is to go on trial in September on charges of fraud and market manipulation linked to...
