Focus on Transport
At aviation meeting, ESG takes backseat to jet shortages
Dublin's air finance summit sidestepped sustainability amid parts shortages, stoking fears of “ESG fatigue” in aviation.
Austrian far right, conservatives plan cuts to climate measures
The eurosceptic, Russia-friendly FPO came first in September's parliamentary election with around 29% of the vote.
Polestar expects delayed profitability as EV demand weakens, competition intensifies
The company has struggled to scale amid weakening EV demand and intensifying competition from legacy manufacturers.
Renault 2024 sales volumes grow 1.3%, helped by hybrids
Almost 20% of Renault's sales this year will need to be electric vehicles to comply with EU emissions targets.
Trump USDOT nominee says Tesla safety probe will continue
Trump's DOT nominee pledges to let NHTSA probe Tesla's driver-assist tech after crashes, despite Musk ties to Trump.
Trump nominee says Boeing needs ‘tough love,’ EVs should pay for road use
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the U.S. Transportation Department said Wednesday electric vehicles should pay to use roads.
Michigan governor warns Trump tariffs on Mexico, Canada could harm US auto sector
Gov. Whitmer warns Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada would hurt U.S. autos, raise prices, and aid China.
Chipmaker NXP gets 1 billion euro loan from EIB for European projects
NXP secures €1B EIB loan for R&D in five EU countries, focusing on semiconductors, energy efficiency, and critical technologies.
GM signs supply deal with Vianode for synthetic graphite for EV batteries
The deal will run from 2027 when Vianode launches production at a plant in North America, through to 2033.
Risks from unregulated tanker fleet rising, UN shipping chief says
UN shipping chief warns shadow fleet poses rising risks to environment, seafarers amid sanctions on Russia, Iran, Venezuela.
