Focus on Transport
Canada’s early emissions estimate for 2023 shows modest decline, but oil and gas emissions undermine progress
Progress on reducing emissions is possible, but hitting Canada's 2030 target requires that governments build on policy momentum.
Tesla plans four new batteries in 2026, including for robotaxi: report
Tesla plans to design four new versions of its in-house 4680 battery to power the Cybertruck, robotaxi, and other EVs.
Uber ties up with Avride for food deliveries, robotaxi rides
Uber partners with autonomous startup Avride for food deliveries and robotaxi services, expanding its self-driving network.
US offers EVgo conditional $1.05 billion loan for EV chargers
U.S. offers EVgo a $1.05 billion loan guarantee to build 7,500 EV chargers, focusing on marginalized urban communities.
US Uber, Lyft drivers use Teslas as makeshift robotaxis, raising safety concerns
Tesla's Full Self-Driving software is being used by ride-hail drivers, despite safety concerns.
Tesla recalls more than 27,000 Cybertrucks to fix rear-view camera delay
Tesla recalls over 27,000 Cybertrucks for delayed rear-view camera images, raising crash risks; software fix planned.
Toyota to delay US EV production to 2026 amid slowing sales, Nikkei reports
Toyota delays North American EV production to early 2026 due to design changes and slowing demand, impacting its Kentucky plant.
Tesla discontinues most affordable Model 3 variant in US
Tesla has discontinued the most affordable Model 3 sedan in the U.S. due to rising tariffs and ineligibility for tax credits.
Climate change, economics muddy West’s drive to curb Chinese EVs
Experts argue the West cannot afford to support its stagnating car industry while pushing for ambitious climate goals.
Biden signs bill exempting some semiconductor factories from new environmental reviews
Biden signed a law exempting some U.S. semiconductor facilities from new environmental reviews to speed up projects.
