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Texas adds UK lender NatWest to energy ‘boycott’ list over financing restrictions
A spokesman for Comptroller Glenn Hegar said NatWest was added to the list because of restrictions it has added on energy financing.
Developers of stalled Minnesota copper-nickel mine plan studies that may lead to significant changes
NewRange Copper Nickel will study ways to improve environmental safeguards and efficiency after years of delays due to regulatory challenges.
Equinor, Dominion win US Central Atlantic offshore wind auction
Equinor and Dominion won U.S. offshore wind leases off Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia in a lackluster auction, reflecting challenges in Biden's climate agenda.
Swedish EV maker Polestar starts U.S. production, avoiding heavy tariffs
Polestar begins production in South Carolina facility on electric SUVs in move to avoid tariffs on Chinese-made cars.
Texas oil regulator under scrutiny as zombie wells gush back to life
In Texas, zombie wells plugged a year ago come back to life leading to tough questions for the confusingly named Railroad Commission.
Harris’ energy policy is strategically ambiguous, her aides say
Industry analysts look to previous campaigns and political record for clues on Kamala Harris' energy policies as Trump rails against renewables.
NHTSA closes preliminary investigation into 1.8m Toyota SUVs
Battery fires at the centre of NHTSA RAV4 investigation partly blamed on exceeding lifespan.
NHTSA closes probe into Tesla vehicles over front suspension failure
The NHTSA Tesla evaluation had been opened in 2020 to look at an alleged failure of front suspension fore links in the Model...
California allows Chinese robotaxi firm WeRide to test with passengers
Driverless taxi company WeRide approved for testing in California despite looming US ban on Chinese-developed systems.
White House senior climate adviser touts law’s Republican state benefits
John Podesta touted the benefits of incentives offered by the Biden administration's signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act.
