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Automakers win extension on use of Chinese graphite in EV tax credits – ET Auto

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1 restricting Chinese content in batteries eligible for EV tax credits of up to USD 7,500, which sharply cut the number of eligible vehicles. New rules took effect on Jan. Automakers have since made changes to supply chains and won restored eligibility for many vehicles.

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Studies find global COVID-19 lockdowns have significantly reduced PM2.5 and NO2 pollution, but ozone up

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The gas typically enters the atmosphere through emissions from vehicles, power plants, and industrial activities. The week of Chinese New Year holiday is indicated by the red lantern shown inset panels (b) and (h). TROPOMI NO 2 columns over China (a) before and (b-e) after the lockdowns (shown by padlocks) due to COVID-19. Bauwens, M.,

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Opinion: Is Russia Plotting To Bring Down OPEC?

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Putin has highlighted on various occasions the contribution Russia’s mineral wealth, in particular oil and natural gas, must make for Russia to be able to sustain economic growth, promote industrial development, catch up with the developed economies, and modernize Russia’s military and military industry. Live by Energy…. Wary of U.S.

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Opinion: China To Continue Expanding Its Influence In The Oil And Gas Sector

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China also made large investments in Saudi Arabia’s oil refining industry as well. When it comes to Chinese energy industry, there are three major state owned companies. This is the part of the industry that transports oil and gas from producing wells to the refineries, so oil can be turned into liquid fuel.

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Mercedes CEO Says Brand Sticking With China for the Long Haul

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Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius has told the German media that the brand has no intention of cutting ties with China, saying such a move would be unwise for the whole of Germany industry.& However, America seems increasingly interested in distancing itself from the nation while Germany has grown more reliant on the Chinese market.

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How the Huawei Fight is Changing the Face of 5G

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But it may also signal a de-escalation of the pressure Washington has brought to bear on the Chinese company now that Huawei is on its heels. Huawei has long been regarded as a rogue player in the international telecoms market with deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Huawei is slow in fixing their vulnerabilities.

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Twitter Files reveal FBI’s role as “belly button”

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The data included accounts that followed two or more Chinese diplomatic accounts and ended up with a list “nearly 250,000” names long. The FBI then informed Twitter that the GEC wanted to be included in their regular “industry call” between companies like Twitter and Facebook and the DHS and FBI.

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