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VW enters partnership with Swedish battery maker Northvolt

The Swedish startup has announced the German automaker will invest heavily in two new battery plants. The factories, located in Sweden and Germany, are intended to compete with Tesla and Asian suppliers. Northvolt, a Swedish...

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Deal or no deal, US needs Mexicans

Trump has used tariffs as a stick to threaten the US’s trading partners into submission, as in his spat with Mexico. But if the US cuts immigration from its southern neighbors, who will do the...

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Ampaire test-flies world’s biggest electric plane

The American aircraft maker has launched its Ampaire 337, the largest hybrid-electric aircraft ever flown. With commercial use beckoning for 2021, it’s a step in the direction of reducing carbon footprints in the sky. Los...

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Net-zero by 2050: What does it mean?

The EU is expected to commit to going carbon neutral. But what will net-zero emissions mean in practice? What are negative emissions, and why do we need them? DW unpicks the jargon. With the Paris...

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Zambia vs. Vedanta: Could the government be paving the way for a Chinese buyer?

Zambia’s economic situation is getting dire. The Zambian Kwacha has fallen six percent against the US dollar this year alone. That makes it one of the world’s worst performing currencies. Last month, rating agency Moody’s...

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‘Not an option’ to charge president with crime, says special counsel Robert Mueller

US special counsel Mueller has said his office did not determine whether President Trump committed a crime. Mueller did say there had been a systematic attempt to interfere in the 2016 US presidential election. US...

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Do Fiat Chrysler and Renault make a good fit?

Fiat Chrysler says it wants to merge with Renault to create an auto behemoth and better face the stark challenges confronting the auto industry. Despite the synergies, the road to the tie-up is paved with...

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US-China trade war: Huawei’s loss is Samsung’s gain

Google is suspending some services for Huawei smartphones after the Chinese company was placed on a US trade blacklist. The move effectively bars Huawei from making phones and tablets for sale outside China. US President...

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Shareholders put pressure on oil giants

  Major oil company investors are starting to use their voting rights to speak out against a lack of climate action. Shareholders in Shell and Equinor have already had their say, now BP is in...

How much damage are Trump’s tariffs doing to the Chinese economy?

Chinese exports to the US have been subject to the Trump tariffs since last July. According to the US President, this is wrecking the Chinese economy but does the Asian power ultimately have more stomach...

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Euro hits 20, but will it make 30?

The euro is at a crossroads as it turns 20, and some believe it might not make it to 30. As the single currency doesn’t seem to benefit all, its role was a main topic...

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Germany staves off a retail ‘apocalypse’ — for now

A slower transition to online shopping means Germany hasn’t yet seen the same huge number of store closures as the US and UK. Some top retailers, however, are now feeling the pinch amid a slowing...