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Government, Business, Technology, Safety, TCA

Biden Administration Proposes Ban on Chinese Vehicle Tech

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration introduced a draft regulation that would ban automakers in the U.S. from selling vehicles with important components and software from China and Russia.

September 23, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Biofuel Group Asks EPA for Update on UCO Imports Audit

Alarm has grown in the U.S. in recent months over soaring UCO imports from China, potentially displacing more regulated American-made biomass-based diesel.

September 19, 2024
Business, Technology, Global Freight

After EVs, China’s CATL Seeks to Dominate Electric Trucks

CATL has in a short space of time become the world’s largest maker of electric car batteries. Now the Chinese company wants to dominate in trucks globally.

September 16, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

US Pushes New Tech Export Rules to Limit China’s Access

The Biden administration plans to impose export controls on critical technologies including quantum computing and semiconductor goods.

September 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

US, China to Restart Climate Talks in Beijing

Climate negotiators from the U.S. and China will resume talks Sept. 4 in Beijing on deepening emissions cuts and transition funding.

September 3, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

China Responds to Canada’s EV Tariffs With Rapeseed Probe

China will start an anti-dumping probe into rapeseed imports from Canada, with trade tensions escalating after Canada imposed tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, steel and aluminum.

September 3, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

China’s WeRide Delays US IPO Just as Deadline Nears

WeRide Inc. has postponed its plan for a U.S. initial public offering, according to people with knowledge of the matter, days before Chinese regulatory approval lapses.

August 22, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Gets Lower EU Tariff Than Chinese Rivals in Draft Plan

For Tesla Inc., the 9% tariff is relatively welcome news, as it’s lower than what other manufacturers face.

August 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

WeRide May Seek Up to $400 Million in US IPO, Placement

China’s WeRide Inc. is seeking as much as $400 million in a U.S. initial public offering and concurrent private placement, people familiar with the matter said.

August 9, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

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