Environmental groups sue over California support for polluting biofuels
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their recent update of a contentious climate program, saying they failed to address the pollution impacts of biofuels….
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China’s getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?
Detroit — China will soon see a massive expansion of electric vehicle battery swapping, as global battery maker CATL said Wednesday it is investing heavily in stations there next year….
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Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger…
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Nissan, Honda confirm talks on closer collaboration but say there’s been no decision on a merger
BANGKOK — Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. confirmed Wednesday that they are discussing closer collaboration but denied reports they have decided on a merger. Nissan’s share…
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Barcelona subway recycles energy from braking into power to charge electric cars
BARCELONA, Spain — The Barcelona subway grinds to a halt, the doors slide open and commuters pour out to go about their daily business. Little do they know that as…
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Trump and Musk solidify their bond with Texas trip for rocket launch
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump headed to Brownsville, Texas, on Tuesday to watch one of Elon Musk ’s companies test its Starship rocket, the latest sign of a…
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Elon Musk says he and Trump have ‘mandate to delete’ regulations. Ethics laws could limit Musk role
In picking billionaire Elon Musk to be “our cost cutter” for the U.S. government, President-elect Donald Trump won’t be the first American president to empower a business tycoon to look…
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Waymo’s robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los Angeles
Waymo on Tuesday opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the evolution of self-driving car technology since the company began…
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US agency says Tesla’s public statements imply that its vehicles can drive themselves. They can’t
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency says Tesla is telling drivers in public statements that its vehicles can drive themselves, conflicting with owners manuals and briefings with the…
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China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The first time China faced Donald Trump in the White House, there was a trade war, a breach of protocol involving Taiwan’s former leader, and a president-to-president…
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