Europe
River Seine to have flying taxi landing pad at Paris Olympics
"Experimental" Paris flying taxis scheme will be demonstrated around the Olympic Games.
Porsche AG posts 7% delivery decline in H1
Porsche deliveries down compared to first half of 2023 as German sportscar maker weathers global challenges.
UK ends onshore wind ban in move hailed by industry and campaigners
UK onshore wind freed from planning regulations that had put a stop to developments despite public support for projects.
UK Greens call on Government to take ‘swift action’ as new MPs arrive
North Sea oil field a key issue for Green MPs as they hope to pressure new UK government into being "a bit braver".
China has shown ‘utmost sincerity’ over EU EV tariff talks: Beijing
China disputes ambassador's comment and vows to "safeguard its rights" amid fall-out from EU EV tariffs decision.
China’s BYD to open electric car plant in Turkey
BYD Turkey factory plan puts Chinese EV maker in a country with beneficial access to the EU after the bloc hit industry with...
Mercedes-Benz slows battery plans amid lower EV demand
Mercedes-Benz eCampus will develop new technologies for EV batteries and test them in bid to boost energy density.
Stellantis’ Italian output to drop if trends don’t change, union says
Ambition to have Stellantis output hit a million vehicles a year by 2030 in doubt if government incentives don't boost demand.
British renewable industry pushes for increased auction budget
New government should increase UK renewable auction budget to boost offshore wind, say developers.
Germany’s Daimler Truck reports lower Q2 sales
Daimler electric vehicle sales rise by 69% despite overall drop for German truck maker.
