Europe
Northvolt seeks to sell electric industrial battery business by year-end
If Northvolt fails to find a buyer, the firm will have to close due to financial constraints by the end of the year.
Qatar to invest $1.3 billion in climate technology in Britain
The investment is expected to create thousands of jobs and launch climate technology hubs in both countries to accelerate development of clean tech.
Four of UK’s five nuclear power stations to be extended beyond planned closure
Four of Britain’s five nuclear power stations will stay open longer than previously planned, their operator has said.
Ford UK chair calls on government for EV incentives, Sky News reports
Ford Motor Co's UK chair has called on the British government to provide consumer incentives of up to £5,000 per electric vehicle.
European Commission favours more EU funds for electric vehicles sector
This would form part of the 4.6B euros from the EU's Innovation Fund for net-zero tech and renewable hydrogen.
Ukrainians find new energy sources to beat blackouts as winter arrives
Ukrainians turn to solar panels and generators as Russia's strikes on energy infrastructure intensify ahead of winter.
Union says nearly 100,000 workers joined Volkswagen strikes across Germany
Volkswagen workers protest site closures and wage cuts, with 98,650 joining strikes as union warns of more action.
US LNG exports to Europe surge in November on higher prices
U.S. LNG exports to Europe surged in November, with 68 per cent of shipments heading to the continent amid rising gas prices.
From China woes to EV troubles, VW faces rocky road
Chinese EV makers like BYD thrive with tech-packed models, while VW struggles with its electric transition.
Grangemouth workers have ‘sought-after skills’ for power grid work, says ScottishPower
ScottishPower seeks skilled workers from Grangemouth refinery and ISG layoffs for 1,000 jobs in Scotland's grid upgrade.
