Camila Domonoske

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Climate Action For Christmas? Omnibus Bill Includes Biggest Policy Shift In Years

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Congress has long struggled to pass new laws addressing climate change, even ones with bipartisan support. But the end-of-year spending package includes an energy bill with major climate measures.

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All The Oomph, Minus The Vroom? Electric Pickups Take Aim At American Market

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Automakers hope Americans will be willing to switch to battery-powered vehicles, for their trucks' sakes, as they race to bring the first electric pickup to market.

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Automakers Race To Bring Electric Pickup Trucks To Market

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Lots of electric pickup trucks are going to be hitting the road in the next few years. Who's going to buy them? Maybe drivers who are chasing power, not eco-friendly credentials.

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Uber Sells Its Autonomous Vehicle Research Division

Tuesday, December 08, 2020

Uber has sold its autonomous vehicle research division to a startup named Aurora. It's a major shift for a company that once saw self-driving technology as a core investment for its future.

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After Once Touting Self-Driving Cars, Uber Sells Unit To Refocus On Core Businesses

Monday, December 07, 2020

The ride-hailing giant once believed it was crucial to develop autonomous driving technology in-house, and spent billions of dollars on the effort. Now it's letting another company lead the charge.

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OPEC To Boost Output Modestly, Ending Divisive Talks Amid Uncertain Global Economy

Thursday, December 03, 2020

The group had been expected to delay production increases for several months, given the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. But after days of deliberations it agreed on a small increase.

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Exxon Writes Off Record Amount From Value of Assets Amid Energy Market Downturn

Tuesday, December 01, 2020

Exxon, which usually avoids writing down assets, has announced its largest-ever impairment after canceling plans for natural gas projects in the Americas.

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OPEC Meets To Decide Whether Cuts In Oil Production Are Still Needed

Monday, November 30, 2020

OPEC met via videoconference to discuss whether to start increasing oil production in January. But the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic continues, and oil production could make the price drop.

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Nice Car, But How Do You Charge That Thing? Let Us Count The Ways

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Most charging actually happens at home, but concerns about how to juice up are tripping up would-be buyers. A lot is on the line for automakers.

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Elon Musk Passes Bill Gates To Become World's 2nd-Richest Person

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The soaring value of Tesla stock has sent Musk's net worth skyrocketing, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The automaker's CEO has added more than $100 billion to his net worth in 2020.

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Why The Oil Industry Doesn't Fear Biden

Monday, November 23, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to tackle the climate crisis. Nonetheless, the oil and gas industry is reacting with a surprising amount of optimism.

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Elon Musk Tests Positive And Negative For Coronavirus, Awaiting Confirmation

Friday, November 13, 2020

Musk was using the less-accurate rapid antigen tests. He said something "bogus" was happening and is waiting results from a test that is considered more reliable but takes longer to process.

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Major And Champ Are Major Champs In This Election: Dogs Return To The White House

Saturday, November 07, 2020

A long tradition of presidential pets will be revived in January. And a little history will be made, too: President-elect Joe Biden's younger dog will be the first rescue dog in the White House.

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Hope, Healing And 'Better Angels': Biden Declares Victory And Vows Unity

Saturday, November 07, 2020

The president-elect called for cooperation among Americans of all stripes, saying, "Let this grim era of demonization in America begin to end here and now."

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AP Calls Nevada For Joe Biden

Saturday, November 07, 2020

The announcement brought the president-elect's electoral vote total to 290.

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'Far From Over': Trump Refuses To Concede As Biden's Margin Of Victory Widens

Saturday, November 07, 2020

The president was at his golf course in Virginia when a slew of networks announced Joe Biden had won the race for the presidency. Trump vowed he would go to court but presented no evidence of fraud.

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What Blockbuster Automaker Profits Tell Us About The Pandemic Economy

Friday, November 06, 2020

The auto industry was devastated this spring by coronavirus shutdowns. But the recovery has been much faster and stronger than anyone anticipated as demand for new trucks and SUVs continues.

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Auto Sales Rebound Faster Than Analysts Had Predicted

Friday, November 06, 2020

Earlier this year things were looking grim for the auto sector. Plants were shut down and experts predicted a big drop in demand. But now automakers are making a lot of money.

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Where It Stands: Election Hinges On Key States, Final Results May Take A While

Tuesday, November 03, 2020

With no early, blowout victory, the presidential election could come down to votes that may not be counted until well into Wednesday, if not later in the week.

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A Pandemic Sticker Shock: Used-Car Prices Are Through The Roof

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The supply of used cars is tight, while demand is high. That can provide a big boost to car owners thinking of selling, but it can make affordable vehicles hard to find.

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