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BYD is China's dominant electric vehicle maker but is looking to expand overseas (AFP)
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China’s BYD opens EV plant in Thailand despite slowdown, tariff row

China's EV giant BYD opened a factory in Thailand on Thursday, hours before the European Union imposed swingeing tariffs on Chinese EV firms

FILE PHOTO: A view shows a car logo of Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery at a dealership in Vladivostok, Russia, March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
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Carmakers respond to EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

With the EU extra duties on Chinese-made EVs expected to take effect on Thursday, some carmakers have decided on counter measures

Labour has said it is against new oil and gas licences being granted (PA)
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UK Labour must let energy sector have a voice in deciding policy, says industry

A new Labour government must deliver on assurances to engage with the sector on energy transition if the party wins the General Election

FILE PHOTO: A Fiat 500 electric car is displayed at a showroom of a car dealer in Rome, Italy, November 9, 2023. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane//File Photo
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Carmaker Stellantis joins forces with France’s CEA for EV battery research

Stellantis announced on Wednesday a partnership with the French state's CEA research organisation to work on next gen battery cells for EVs

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Russian firms raise zinc output to meet government demand: sources

Russian firms have boosted zinc metal production over the past month to benefit from rising state demand and reduce reliance on China.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of visitors looking at models from BYD, a Chinese automobile manufacturer, during an event a day ahead of the official opening of the 2023 Munich Auto Show IAA Mobility, in Munich, Germany, September 4, 2023. REUTERS/Leonhard Simon/File Photo
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EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates

EU countries are wavering over whether to back additional tariffs on Chinese-built EVs, as Beijing threatens wide-ranging retaliation

The Scottish Green co-leader was speaking on the eve of the election (Jane Barlow/PA)
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New UK government must fully back push for 100% renewables, say Greens

The next UK government must fully support the push for 100% of energy to be provided by renewable sources, the Scottish Greens have...

The Olympic village was intended to be a showcase of environmentally friendly technology (AFP)
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‘No AC’ ambition for Paris Olympic village melts away

Organisers have offered a compromise after some teams expressed concerns.

Shell started work on its plant in the Netherlands in September 2021 (Anna Gowthorpe/PA)
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Shell halts construction on major biofuels plant in Netherlands

It is the latest energy giant to announce the postponement of its low-carbon energy project.

FILE PHOTO: A Polestar 2 electric car is seen in Stockholm, Sweden in this undated photo obtained February 27, 2019. Polestar/Handout via REUTERS
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Polestar posts loss, plans steps to offset tariffs on China-made EVs

The Swedish company currently makes all its electric vehicles in China.

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