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China’s Energy Powerhouse Ambitions
Two economic planning documents released at the March meeting of China's National People’s Congress include the term "energy powerhouse" for the first time.
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Iran Conflict Brief: Why the UAE Is Leaving OPEC Now
It has been a tumultuous 24 hours for the global energy landscape. Yesterday, the United Arab Emirates sent shockwaves through the oil industry by announcing its withdrawal from...
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Rising gas prices have sparked fresh interest in EVs — but affordability is a major barrier
Soaring gas prices are renewing Americans' interest in EVs and hybrids. But U.S. prices and China’s dominance abroad complicate the picture.
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Il governo francese raddoppia a 10 miliardi l’anno gli aiuti per l’elettrificazione: «Basta dipendenza dai fossili»
Il governo francese raddoppia a 10 miliardi l’anno gli aiuti per l’elettrificazione: «Basta dipendenza dai fossili» Il primo ministro Lecornu ha presentato un pacchetto di misure riguardanti edilizia residenziale, trasporti, industria.
Energia, la Francia segue Sánchez: raddoppiati i fondi per elettrificare case e trasporti
Di fronte alla nuova crisi energetica, Parigi e Madrid seguono la linea dettata da Bruxelles e accelerano sul passaggio all'elettrico. L'Italia, per ora, sceglie tutta un'altra strada
Europe, l’impossible autonomie énergétique
AUDIO Gaz et pétrole, quand la planète s’affole, épisode : Europe, l’impossible autonomie énergétique. Une série inédite proposée par France Culture. Écoutez Europe, l’impossible autonomie énergétique, et découvrez nos podcasts en ligne.
Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply. That means pain at the pump for drivers filling up with gas.
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The Role of PHEVs in Transport Electrification
As the US and Europe navigate a difficult and uneven shift toward full battery electric vehicles (BEVs), the US and EU auto markets are under heavy pressure.
What the Global Electric Vehicle Market Signals for US Automakers and Policymakers
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by Pierpaolo Cazzola • November 24, 2025
American Automakers Need Chinese Batteries
High political walls are hurting an industry vital to the character of the country.
