Technologies
Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future
Ineos showcases hydrogen-powered Grenadier 4x4, but admits infrastructure isn't in place yet to see them widely used
US proposes ending new federal leases in its biggest coal region
The Bureau of Land Management proposal would affect millions of acres of U.S. federal lands and underground mineral reserves in the Powder River...
Oil, gas groups sue to block US rule hiking drilling fees on federal lands
Under the new policy finalized last month, oil and gas companies will pay higher bonds to help ensure old oil and gas wells...
Fewer people in the US plan to buy EVs this year, study shows
The number of buyers in the U.S. considering buying EVs in 2024 has fallen from a year ago due to a shortage of...
Toyota tests EV pickup truck ahead of mass production in Thailand
Toyota is testing the new battery-electric Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance in different conditions, with production due in 2025
Nio aims to launch one new car model per year under Onvo brand
EV maker Nio said it would launch one new model per year under its lower-priced Onvo brand, and price them similarly to gasoline...
Honda steps up electrification investment to $65bn through FY2030
Honda pledged to double its electrification and software investment to about $65bn over the 10 years running through the 2030 business year
US Southwest, Texas at risk of power shortfalls this summer: regulator
The U.S. Southwest and Texas are at increased risk of power supply shortfalls during times of peak demand this summer due to rising...
Clean energy training boom as climate-related jobs expand in US
Community colleges across America give courses in EV repair and wind turbines as green industry hopes to hire homegrown talent.
The inside story of Elon Musk’s mass firings of Tesla Supercharger staff
How the Tesla Supercharger division lost its staff, why it matters – and what will happen to the expanding EV network now?
Ukraine plans record power imports after Russian attacks on energy system
Ukraine plans record high electricity imports after significant energy infrastructure damage from recent Russian strikes on its energy system.
How might a US-Saudi civil nuclear deal work?
US National Security Adviser will visit Saudi Arabia this weekend for talks expected to touch on a civil nuclear cooperation agreement
IEA warns of key energy mineral shortage risk
The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming shortage due to inadequate investment
Florida slammed for bill striking climate change from state law
Democrats on Thursday slammed a new law introduced by Florida that makes climate change a lesser priority and largely removes the phrase from...
Siemens Energy boss says there can be no energy transition without China
Europe's energy sector relies too much on China to entertain the idea of de-risking, says the CEO of Siemens Energy.
IMF: U.S. should keep open trade, work with China to resolve disputes
The International Monetary Fund says the U.S. would be better served by maintaining its open trade system rather than imposing new punitive duties...
White House to protect solar industry from Chinese competition
The White House said it would protect domestic solar factories by scrapping a tariff exemption for imported double-sided panels
Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future
Ineos showcases hydrogen-powered Grenadier 4x4, but admits infrastructure isn't in place yet to see them widely used
Tesla chair sees challenges in getting shareholder vote for Musk’s pay deal
Tesla's chair said the company needs to climb "Mount Everest" as it faces shareholder votes on relocating to Texas and Elon Musk's $56bn...
US tariffs on Chinese EVs hurt green transition: XPeng boss
The president of EV maker XPeng has criticised tariffs on Chinese cars imposed by Washington as "unfavourable" for the US energy transition
VW and Renault end talks to develop affordable EV, sources say
Volkswagen has walked away from talks with Renault to jointly develop an affordable electric version of the Twingo car
Council approves Tesla’s revised plan to expand plant near Berlin
A council in Germany, outside of Berlin, approved a plan by electric carmaker Tesla to expand the grounds of its first plant in...
Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future
Ineos showcases hydrogen-powered Grenadier 4x4, but admits infrastructure isn't in place yet to see them widely used
Putin: Oil pipeline could run alongside planned gas link to China
MOSCOW — Russia could deliver oil as well as gas to China along a planned route via Mongolia, President Vladimir Putin said on...
Xpeng says US tariffs on Chinese EV detrimental to meeting carbon neutrality
The overseas expansion is overshadowed by an anti-subsidy probe launched by the EU into EV imports from China, as well as U.S. tariff...
Glass Lewis urges Hess shareholders accept Chevron offer
Hess shareholders should vote in favor of Chevron's $53bn all-stock offer at the oil company's May 28 meeting, proxy adviser Glass Lewis said
Oil set for weekly gain on signs of improving demand
Oil prices are edging higher, with global benchmark Brent heading for its first weekly gain in three weeks
Putin: Oil pipeline could run alongside planned gas link to China
MOSCOW — Russia could deliver oil as well as gas to China along a planned route via Mongolia, President Vladimir Putin said on...
US Southwest, Texas at risk of power shortfalls this summer: regulator
The U.S. Southwest and Texas are at increased risk of power supply shortfalls during times of peak demand this summer due to rising...
Ukraine plans record power imports after Russian attacks on energy system
Ukraine plans record high electricity imports after significant energy infrastructure damage from recent Russian strikes on its energy system.
China calls for stepped-up energy-efficiency plans to meet targets
State planning agency orders provinces across China to develop energy efficiency plans for biggest carbon consumers.
Australia doles out energy relief in balm for inflation
Australian energy relief estimates $3.5bn to ease the pressure of bills, while budget also proposes tax incentives for development of hydrogen power.
IEA warns of key energy mineral shortage risk
The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming shortage due to inadequate investment
US ends leasing in its largest coal-producing region
Biden's government announced it was ending coal leases in the Powder River Basin, the nation's largest coal-producing region
US proposes ending new federal leases in its biggest coal region
The Bureau of Land Management proposal would affect millions of acres of U.S. federal lands and underground mineral reserves in the Powder River...
White House’s Brainard says China’s exports can undermine investments in US
"China is now simply too big to play by its own rules," says White House national economic adviser Lael Brainard.
South Korea urges better cooperation on supply chain with China
South Korea's finance minister, Choi Sang-mok, said Seoul and Beijing should seek better cooperation on the supply chain for raw materials
US House farm bill proposal faces slim Senate odds
The US House farm bill includes provisions to reduce spending on food aid for the poor and efforts to help farmers fight climate...
Space data fuels India’s farming innovation drive
Satellite data is helping farmers in India to innovate their agricultural practices and better manage shifting climate patterns and erratic weather events
Brazil’s government hikes 2024 GDP forecast, sees higher inflation
Brazil's Finance Ministry on Thursday hiked its projection for economic growth this year but also raised inflation estimates for 2024 and 2025, underlining...
Polish farmers begin hunger strike over EU Green Deal
Five Polish farmers have gone on hunger strike over European Union environmental regulations they say are driving them out of business.
Brazil floods strike blow to powerful agriculture sector
Agronomist Eduardo Assad, who studies the effects of climate change on agriculture, said Brazil "will begin to suffer severe crop losses" if the...
Indigenous group to take fight against Arizona copper mine to Supreme Court
Apache Stronghold, a nonprofit group comprised of San Carlos Apache tribe members and others, says it will take its fight against Rio Tinto’s...
Maryland sets course for offshore wind energy expansion with new legislation
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a bill aimed at reevaluating and potentially revising existing offshore wind project plans, setting the stage for the...
Putin to discuss Ukraine and energy with Xi in China
Russia has become China's top crude supplier, with its oil shipments to China jumping more than 24% in 2023 despite Western sanctions.
Canadian groups, First Nation want public hearing on Pathways Alliance carbon capture plans
The groups say they want the regulator to hold a public hearing on the Pathways Alliance's proposed $16.5-billion carbon capture network in Canada's...
US lawmaker asks oil companies about ‘quid pro quo’ Trump offer
WASHINGTON – The top Democratic lawmaker on a U.S. House oversight panel has sought information from nine oil companies about a media report...