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TSMC begins producing 4-nanometer chips in Arizona, Raimondo says
TSMC begins producing advanced 4nm chips in Arizona for US customers, marking a historic semiconductor milestone.
Black Sea oil spill widens, Russian authorities say
Approximately 2,400 metric tons of oil products have spilled into the sea since Dec. 15.
BYD steps up Europe expansion with new compact SUV
The launch comes two months after the European Union approved increased tariffs on Chinese-built EVs.
Tesla recalls 239,000 US vehicles over rear-view camera issue
Tesla said on Friday it is recalling about 239,000 vehicles in the United States because rear-view cameras may fail to work.
Mercedes-Benz 2024 car sales fall in tough year for automakers
Annual sales of battery-electric cars (BEV) dropped by 23% to 185,100 vehicles, adding pressure on the carmaker.
Tanker hit by Yemen rebels that threatened Red Sea spill has been salvaged
The Sounion had been a disaster in waiting in the waterway, with 1 million barrels of crude oil aboard.
Hyundai launches $18,000 EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market
South Korea’s Hyundai aims to boost its Japan sales tenfold with the Inster, a 2.85M-yen ultra-affordable compact EV, challenging local giants.
US states are creating a pipeline of trained EV workers — here are the emerging trends
The U.S. EV industry, facing workforce gaps amid growing investments, seeks skilled, diverse talent and state-led training solutions.
Nissan open to pooling on CO2 to avoid fines in Europe
Nissan considers pooling with carmakers to meet EU CO2 targets, exploring short-term options amid regulatory shifts.
US to finalize Chinese vehicle crackdown rules next week, Raimondo says
The proposal issued in September would make software prohibitions effective in the 2027 model year. The hardware ban would take effect in 2029.
