Europe
UK energy bosses call for ‘progressive social tariff’ on bills amid price hikes
The bosses of Centrica and E.On have called for sweeping reforms to how energy bills are calculated in the wake of price hikes
Siemens Energy raises outlook, flags CEO change at troubled wind unit
Siemens Energy will replace CEO of troubled wind turbine division after little more than two years in the job, the company said Wednesday
ArcelorMittal hit by Olympic flame greenwashing accusations
Environmental groups accused ArcelorMittal of greenwashing ahead of the arrival in France of the Olympic flame in a torch forged with low-carbon steel.
Chinese EV makers’ plans to make cars in Europe
Chinese carmakers are looking to manufacture in Europe as they aim to ramp up sales of lower costs cars to rival their European...
Octopus Energy valuation jumps to nine billion dollars as investors double down
Octopus Energy’s valuation has jumped nine billion US dollars (£7.2 billion) after two of its biggest investors increased their stakes in the business
EU’s Green Deal target of disinfo ahead of June vote
The EU's Green Deal has been the target of virulent online disinformation ahead of European parliament elections in June
Italy split on possible solar plant curbs that may jeopardise green goals
Italy's coalition is split over a possible ban on installation of solar panels on agricultural land, according to government officials
Volvo Cars April sales rise 27% year-on-year
Volvo Cars' sales rose 27% in April from a year earlier to 65,838 cars, boosted by demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, the...
EU election could force sharp turn in electric car policy
EU changes could affect 2035 target to phase out sales of internal combustion engine cars, despite EV transition progress
China’s Xi in Paris to meet Macron, EV exports talks planned
President Macron urged China's President Xi Jinping to ensure more balanced trade at the start of a visit to Paris by the Chinese...
