Government, Business, Technology

Trump’s Push to Eliminate EV Tax Credits Hits Red States

President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to repeal subsidies for electric vehicles risks pushing Republican congressional allies into conflict with their home-district economic interests.

December 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Experts Call Trump’s Energy Tariff Plan ‘Hugely Destructive’

Charging 25% levies on oil and gas from Canada and Mexico would spike gasoline prices in the Midwest and raise electricity costs along both U.S. coasts.

December 12, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

US Considers New Russia Oil Sanctions to Weaken Putin

The Biden administration is weighing new, harsher sanctions against Russia’s lucrative oil trade, seeking to tighten the squeeze on the Kremlin’s war machine.

December 11, 2024
Business, Private

Hershey’s Main Owner Rejects Mondelez’s Offer as Too Low

The main owner of chocolate maker Hershey has rejected a preliminary takeover offer from Mondelez International Inc., people familiar with the matter said.

December 11, 2024
Business, Private

Hershey Could Be More Open to Mondelez Takeover

Mondelez International’s latest overture to Hershey underscores the challenges posed by high cocoa prices and penny-pinching consumers, which could make the company more open to a deal.

December 11, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

China Benefits as Europe’s Big Battery Ambitions Are Failing

Europe’s bid to build a homegrown battery industry to break China’s dominance in electric vehicles is failing.

December 10, 2024
Government, Fuel

Trump’s Energy Nominee Chris Wright Champions Fossil Fuels

Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright is President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Department of Energy. He favors fossil fuels and has doubts about electric vehicles.

December 4, 2024
Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Firms Up Deal for Three-Month Delay to Output Hike

OPEC+ is making progress toward an agreement to delay its oil-production revival by another three months, delegates said.

December 3, 2024
Business, Equipment

Stellantis Taps US Boss, Former CFO for Roles After CEO Exit

Stellantis NV appointed executives including North America boss Antonio Filosa to a committee taking over from ousted CEO Carlos Tavares, as the automaker works to fill a leadership void.

December 2, 2024
Business, Technology

Northvolt Names Markus Dangelmaier as CEO of Main Factory

Northvolt AB has named Markus Dangelmaier CEO of Northvolt Ett AB, its only factory that’s producing battery cells.

December 2, 2024