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Tesla truck fire took 190,000 liters of water to extinguish
Firefighters used 190,000 liters of water to extinguish a Tesla Semi blaze after a crash in California, the NTSB reported.
ADM violates US water laws, permit after leak at carbon capture project
EPA finds ADM violated safe drinking water rules with a carbon leak at its Illinois CCS site, raising safety concerns.
White House officials signal delay in U.S. Steel takeover decision: report
White House officials have delayed a decision on Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel amid national security concerns and bipartisan resistance.
Nippon Steel, US Steel send letter to Biden on merger plans
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel sent a letter to President Biden defending their planned $15 billion merger amid potential blockage.
Occidental’s 1PointFive secures up to $500 million to advance Texas carbon capture hub
Occidental’s 1PointFive secures up to $500M from the U.S. DOE to develop a South Texas carbon capture hub, advancing DAC tech for decarbonization.
US Gulf of Mexico oil firms begin hurricane damage checks, ports reopen
Gulf oil producers and refineries are restarting after Hurricane Francine caused shutdowns, power outages, and export disruptions.
Analysis: Arizona’s battle over crucial copper mine poised to sway US election
Native opposition to Arizona’s Resolution Copper mine may sway the 2024 election, balancing energy needs and sacred land rights.
US House passes bill targeting China that would limit EV tax credits
The House voted 217-192 to tighten rules limiting Chinese content in EVs eligible for U.S. tax credits; Senate yet to act.
More than 350,000 customers without power in Louisiana due to storm Francine
Hurricane Francine abates to tropical storm level, but utilities serving thousands have been affected by its arrival.
GM, Hyundai Motor to explore joint vehicle development projects
Shared vehicle development, supply chains and clean energy tech on the agenda in GM-Hyundai deal as both eye greater EV production.
