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FILE PHOTO: A new Renault Twingo electric car is unveiled during Renault Group capital market day for its new electric vehicle unit Ampere, in Paris, France, November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Nissan may partner with Renault on new small EV for Europe

Renault, Nissan discuss a joint EV version of Renault’s Twingo to debut in 2026 under 20,000 euros, aiming to compete with Chinese EVs.

An image featuring the BYD logo with silhouettes of people in the background.
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Chinese EV giant BYD beats Tesla in quarterly revenue for first time

China's BYD reported surging sales, surpassing Tesla in quarterly revenue for the first time as it expands into overseas markets.

Cars to be exported sit at a terminal in the port of Yantai, Shandong province, China January 10, 2024. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo
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China tells carmakers to pause investment in EU countries backing EV tariffs, sources say

China advises automakers to halt investments in EU nations backing new EV tariffs, potentially widening the Europe-China rift.

FILE PHOTO: Employees work on an electric vehicle (EV) production line during an organised media tour to a factory under Jiangling Group Electric Vehicle (JMEV), in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China May 22, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Krolicki/File Photo
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Explainer: What happens as EU concludes investigation of Chinese-made EVs?

The EU formally approved imposing tariffs on Chinese-made EVs on Tuesday after an investigation that has divided the bloc.

Extra duties on imports of electric vehicles from China are due to enter into force on Thursday (AFP)
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EU adopts extra tariffs of up to 35.3% on Chinese EVs

The EU will impose new tariffs on Chinese electric cars after a probe found unfair subsidies, risking trade tensions with Beijing.

Belgium's energy island will host transformers and other high-voltage equipment (AFP)
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World’s first green energy island sails into cost storm

Belgium's energy island project for offshore wind faces costs soaring to seven billion euros, sparking calls to halt amid political pushback.

Countries hope to reach the world's first treaty to end plastic pollution later this year (AFP)
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Countdown to Busan: is a plastic pollution treaty in reach?

Negotiators meet in less than a month to agree on the world's first treaty to end plastic pollution, but countries remain so far...

FILE PHOTO: Employees work on an electric vehicle (EV) production line during an organised media tour to a factory under Jiangling Group Electric Vehicle (JMEV), in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China May 22, 2024. REUTERS/Kevin Krolicki/File Photo
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China again warns EU against separate talks with EV makers

China renewed warnings that if the EU conducts separate talks with EV companies while in dialogue with China, that would erode trust.

FILE PHOTO: Rural workers operate harvesters during a record soybean harvest season in Brazil's southernmost state on a farm in Nao Me Toque, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, April 3, 2024. REUTERS/Diego Vara/File Photo
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France’s Danone cuts out Brazilian soy ahead of tough new EU rules

French food giant Danone has stopped sourcing its soy from Brazil ahead of EU regulations designed to counter deforestation.

New China-built electric vehicles of the company Xpeng are seen parked in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, October 24, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman/ File Photo
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EU, China agree to more talks on potential alternatives to EV tariffs

The EU and China will soon hold more talks on alternatives to EV tariffs, but significant gaps remain, the EU Commission said.

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