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Tesla shares gain on plans to launch Full Self-Driving in Europe, China
Self-driving plans for Tesla await regulatory approval, but shares are up as Elon Musk sticks with ambition.
US to spend $7.3 billion on rural clean energy projects
Rural electric cooperatives get a boost from the Inflation Reduction Act as 16 projects funded to bring down costs and increase reliability.
China urges US to ‘immediately’ lift all tariffs on Chinese goods
Beijing piles on pressure as US expected to make a final decision on tariffs for Chinese goods, including EVs.
Florida county in talks to turn historic ship into the world’s largest artificial reef
A Florida county is in talks to acquire a storied but aging ocean liner in a proposed deal that could create the largest...
White House’s Finer meets Zelenskiy in Kyiv on security, energy
Deputy U.S. national security adviser Jon Finer met with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Kyiv to discuss war priorities.
Mountain Valley Pipeline test failure due to manufacturer defect, not corrosion: report
A May rupture of the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Virginia was due to a manufacturer defect, not corrosion, a report says.
Biden preparing to block Nippon’s US Steel takeover: report
U.S. President Joe Biden is preparing to block Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing three unnamed...
France’s Orano selects Tennessee site to build uranium enrichment plant
Orano selects Oak Ridge, TN, for a U.S. uranium enrichment plant, reducing reliance on Russian uranium and creating 300+ jobs.
US Steel warns plants could close without Nippon sale
U.S. Steel warns of potential Pennsylvania closures if Nippon Steel takeover is blocked; both parties oppose the sale.
US oil, gas M&A nears 2023 record, focus shifts from Permian – Rystad
Oil megamergers and consolidations have cost $100bn so far this year with $46bn of further assets up for sale, according to analysis.
