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Japan PM Ishiba urges Biden to approve Nippon-US Steel deal, sources say
Japanese PM Ishiba urges Biden to approve Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, highlighting its benefits to U.S.-Japan ties.
Trump’s tariff pledges rattle US, European auto shares
European automakers' shares fell as Trump pledged tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
US oil producers unlikely to shift to ‘drill, baby, drill’ mode, says Exxon executive
Trump pledged to boost U.S. domestic oil and natural gas output — but producers remain focused on capital discipline.
Minnesota tribe’s solar-powered resilience hub would provide cost savings, backup power to local community
A pair of developers are working to build a microgrid on the White Earth Reservation in northern Minnesota.
US light vehicle sales to rise 6% in November, report says
U.S. light vehicle sales are projected to rise six per cent in November, driven by subcompact crossover demand, EV growth, and promotions.
California could offer EV rebates if Trump eliminates tax credit, Newsom says
California plans state tax rebates for electric vehicle buyers if federal EV credits end, aiming to boost clean car adoption.
Tesla racks up nearly 34 million metric tons of GHG emissions credits in 2023
Tesla sold 34M tons of GHG credits in 2023 as automakers faced record deficits amid stricter EPA emissions standards.
Adanis knew of US probe when they sold bribe-linked assets to TotalEnergies, prosecutors say
Gautam and Sagar Adani sold a solar park stake to TotalEnergies despite U.S. bribery probe allegations, prosecutors claim.
Hyundai recalls over 145,000 electrified US vehicles on loss of drive power
Hyundai dealers will inspect, replace and update the software on impacted parts and its fuse for free.
Oil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violations
Phillips 66 indicted for Clean Water Act violations, accused of dumping oily wastewater from its Carson refinery into LA sewers.
