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FILE PHOTO: A Lynk & Co 08 EM-P is displayed at the Auto Shanghai show, in Shanghai, China April 18, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
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China’s Zeekr to take control of sister brand Lynk, sources say

Under the deal, Zeekr will purchase Volvo Cars' entire 30% stake in Lynk and a 20% stake from Geely Holding.

FILE PHOTO: People look at Kia electric vehicles at the carmaker's Asia Pacific EV Day in Taipei, Taiwan November 13, 2024. REUTERS/Ben Blanchard/File Photo
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Kia sees near-term market challenges but sticks to 1.6 million annual EV sales target by 2030

"We're not pushing volume to market. Especially this year, the market is changing very rapidly and there are so many uncertainties."

Tech ambitions include producing sustainable jet fuel out of the carbon dioxide in the air (AFP)
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Tech’s green wave hits choppy waters

Tech’s pursuit of sustainable energy solutions is captivating, but experts warn these ambitions may mislead without real change.

FILE PHOTO: Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024.  REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo
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Rivian shares surge on $5.8 billion Volkswagen investment in JV

Rivian and Volkswagen's joint venture will integrate advanced electrical infrastructure and software for both companies' future EVs.

An aeroplane leaves vapour trails as it flies through the skies over central London.
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Damaging jet vapour trails could be eliminated with cheap solution – experts

Tweaking flight paths could cut contrail warming by half by 2040, with costs of just a few pounds per flight, experts say.

Amazon trailer trucks are seen at Cherbourg Harbour, France, January 21, 2021. Picture taken on January 21, 2021. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Amazon, IKEA join other ocean cargo shippers to boost demand for new green fuels

The Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance, led by Amazon and IKEA, will invite bids for e-fuel-powered shipping in 2027.

A Tesla Cybertruck is parked on a local Tesla dealer in Paramus, New Jersey, U.S., July 23, 2024.  REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo
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Tesla recalls over 2,400 Cybertrucks in sixth callback this year

Tesla recalls 2,431 Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to drive power loss risk, its sixth recall this year amid investor scrutiny.

FILE PHOTO: People visit the booth of battery manufacturer CATL, at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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China battery giant CATL would build US plant if Trump allows it

CATL may expand to the U.S. if Trump, open to Chinese EV investments, relaxes trade barriers, says CEO Zeng.

CATL's EV platform code-named "Panshi" is seen on display for customers and staff, at the Chinese battery maker's headquarters in Ningde, Fujian province, China November 8, 2024. REUTERS/Zoey Zhang
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Chinese giant CATL pushes beyond batteries into power grids, EV platforms

Robin Zeng, CATL’s founder, is transforming it from the top EV battery supplier to a green-energy giant and low-cost EV enabler.

FILE PHOTO: TSMC logo is seen at TSMC Museum of Innovation in Hsinchu, Taiwan, May 29, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
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China says TSMC chip curbs undermine interests of Taiwan companies

China's Taiwan Affairs Office says U.S. chip order on TSMC harms Taiwan firms' interests, heightening Taiwan Strait tension.

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