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G.M. and Stellantis Paid $364 Million in Fuel Economy Fines

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G.M. and Stellantis Paid $364 Million in Fuel Economy Fines

The automakers paid the federal government for falling short of efficiency standards for cars and trucks in recent years.

By Neal E. Boudette

Europe Frets U.S. Battery Factory Subsidies Will Hurt, Not Help

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Europe Frets U.S. Battery Factory Subsidies Will Hurt, Not Help

The European Union is trying to assemble the building blocks to produce electric cars, but subsidies are luring companies to the United States.

By Jack Ewing and Melissa Eddy

Hyundai and LG Plan $4.3 Billion Battery Plant in Georgia

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Hyundai and LG Plan $4.3 Billion Battery Plant in Georgia

The facility is the second battery project under development in the state by Hyundai Motor Group and may bring 3,000 jobs.

By Ivan Penn

Australia Tries to Break Its Dependence on China for Lithium Mining

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Australia Tries to Break Its Dependence on China for Lithium Mining

Half of the world’s supply of the critical battery ingredient is mined in Australia, which ships virtually all of it to China. The government and business are betting they can change that.

By Natasha Frost and Matthew Abbott