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US finalizes $9.63 billion loan for Ford, SK On joint battery venture
The U.S. Energy Department finalized a $9.63 billion loan for Ford and SK On to build three battery plants in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Trump transition team plans sweeping rollback of Biden EV, emissions policies
Trump's transition team proposes cutting EV support, imposing global tariffs on battery materials, and rolling back emissions standards.
US case against India’s Gautam Adani appears strong but extradition unlikely, experts say
The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment on whether the United States had asked India to extradite Gautam Adani.
Milwaukee plans to build net-zero modular homes for lower-income residents — but it’s not easy
The city hopes to lure a manufacturer of energy-efficient panelized homes, a way to cut carbon emissions while building homes and creating jobs.
Marathon, Teamsters reach pay deal at Detroit refinery
Teamsters at Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery ratified a seven-year agreement, ending a three-month strike over pay and safety.
Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California
A tornado near a mall in central California swept up cars, uprooted trees and sent several people to the hospital.
US EPA says it hasn’t yet decided on California 2035 vehicle waiver
The U.S. EPA says it has not made a decision yet on whether to approve California's plan to end the sale of gasoline-only...
Yellen won’t rule out sanctions on Chinese banks, curbs on ‘dark fleet’ oil tankers
Yellen signals new sanctions on Russian oil and Chinese banks to curb funding for the Ukraine war amid a softer oil market.
Judge clears way for Musk appeal to try to restore $56 billion Tesla pay
A Delaware judge has allowed Elon Musk and Tesla to appeal a ruling that invalidated Musk's $56 billion pay package, citing fiduciary breaches.
