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Burnt objects lie in a pile of debris, amid protests sparked by anger among indigenous Kanak people over a constitutional amendment approved in France that would change who is allowed to participate in elections, which local leaders fear will dilute the Kanak vote, in Noumea, New Caledonia, May 21, 2024, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. Instagram @ericpaidjan/via REUTERS/File Photo
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Explainer: What New Caledonia riots mean for the nickel industry

A wave of civil unrest in New Caledonia has halted mining operations and supported a rally in prices for the metal.

FILE- Residents stand in a blockade in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May, 15, 2024. Global nickel prices have soared since deadly violence erupted in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia. (AP Photo/Nicolas Job, File)
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How is the violent unrest in New Caledonia hitting nickel prices?

The overseas French territory is a crucial source of nickel, but deadly riots over constitutional changes could affect the supply of the mineral...

A Togg electric car rolling off the assembly line in Gemlik near Bursa in western Turkey (AFP)
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Turkey bets on Togg to give its car industry electric edge

Togg EVs are part of President Erdogan's plan to turn carmaker into a source of national pride and a hub for Europe's electric...

FILE PHOTO: Panasonic Holdings Group CEO Yuki Kusumi talks about the company's strategy in Tokyo, Japan, January 19, 2024. REUTERS/Miho Uranaka/File Photo
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Slowing EV uptake may delay Panasonic’s EV battery expansion, CEO says

A slowdown in the take-up of electric vehicles in the U.S. may prompt Tesla-supplier Panasonic to delay investing in additional plants to boost...

The Pepsi logo next to a U.S. flag is pictured in Irwindale, California, U.S., July 11, 2017.   REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo
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PepsiCo expands EV fleet across California

PepsiCo to expand its EV fleet in California with the introduction of 50 Class 8 Tesla Semi trucks and 75 Ford E-Transit electric...

FILE PHOTO: Staff members stand at the booth of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Li Auto, at a shopping mall in Beijing, China November 3, 2023. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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Li Auto delays pure electric SUV launch due to insufficient fast charging network

China's Li Auto said it has postponed plans to launch pure electric SUV models to next year, citing a lack of fast chargers

Elon Musk, center, arrives for the 10th World Water Forum in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia on Monday, May 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati)
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Nickel-rich Indonesia pitches EV battery plant plan to Elon Musk

The Indonesian government has proposed to Tesla CEO Elon Musk the construction of an EV battery plant in the nickel-rich country

A Tesla Model X is shown at a Tesla service center in Costa Mesa, California, U.S., October 20, 2020.   REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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U.S. regulator closes preliminary review of Tesla’s Model X over seat belt issues

US auto safety regulator has closed a probe into over 100,000 Tesla Model X after the automaker issued a recall to fix seat...

A rusty Audi logo is seen on car waste in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, February 21, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Files
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Audi, partner SAIC to develop China-specific EV platform

Audi to jointly develop a new China-specific platform for intelligent and electric vehicles with its Chinese joint venture partner SAIC

The Tesla logo is seen on a car in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 9, 2020.  REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo
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Tesla doing damage-control, discounts for European fleet buyers

Tesla is working to appease some European leasing companies after repeated price cuts tanked their fleets’ value

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