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GovernmentBusinessFuel

EPA Probes Biodiesel Supply Chains as Fraud Concerns Mount

The Biden administration is following the paper trails of some biodiesel producers amid heightened concern the fuels are at times being made with deceptive ingredients, violating federal law.

August 7, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

US Reportedly Moves to Ban China Software in Autonomous Cars

The U.S. may propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles in coming weeks amid security concerns, according to Reuters.

August 5, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Driverless Car Hits Person Crossing Against Light in China

BEIJING — A driverless ride-hailing car in China hit a pedestrian, and people on social media are taking the carmaker’s side because the person was reportedly crossing against the light.

July 9, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Could Cheap Chinese EVs Reach US From Mexico?

Low-priced Chinese EVs pose a potentially "extinction-level event" for America’s auto industry.

June 27, 2024
BusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Plans Discount Web Store to Counter Upstarts

Amazon.com Inc. plans to launch an online storefront for low-priced apparel and home goods, the company’s biggest move to date to counter the rise of discount upstarts like Temu and Shein.

June 26, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Volvo EV Deliveries to US Delayed by Higher Tariffs on China

Volvo Cars will postpone U.S. shipments of its best-selling electric car model as it shifts production from China in the wake of tariff hikes.

June 26, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

IEA: China’s Binge on US Fuel Is Biggest Oil Demand Driver

Chinese purchases of a relatively niche type of fuel from the U.S. have been the single biggest contributor to global oil demand growth in recent years, the International Energy Agency said.

June 14, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US Cites Threat of Chinese EVs Made in Mexico as Trade Worry

The Biden administration is keeping an eye on attempts by Chinese companies to export cars from Mexico into the United States.

May 14, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Suspicious Chinese Frying Oil Hurting US Biofuels Business

China is flooding the U.S. with used cooking oil that the biofuel industry says may be tainted, hurting American farmers and President Joe Biden’s push to promote climate-friendly energy.

May 7, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

EV Makers Win 2-Year Extension to Qualify for US Tax Credits

The Biden administration gave carmakers a partial reprieve in finalizing EV tax credit rules intended to loosen China’s grip on battery materials crucial to the car industry’s future.

May 3, 2024