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The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges

The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges

Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels and prevent severe warming and its effects.
Edmunds: The best plug-in hybrids for driving without filling up on gas

Edmunds: The best plug-in hybrids for driving without filling up on gas

Buying a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is a great way to try living with an electric vehicle without giving up the convenience of using gasoline for longer trips.

The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy

LONDON (AP) — For holding a sign outside a courthouse reminding jurors of their right to acquit defendants, a retiree faces up to two years in prison. For hanging a banner reading “Just Stop Oil” off a bridge, an engineer got a three-year sentence.
The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy

The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy

LONDON (AP) — For holding a sign outside a courthouse reminding jurors of their right to acquit defendants, a retiree faces up to two years in prison.
Toyota small car maker Daihatsu shuts down Japan factories during probe of bogus safety tests

Toyota small car maker Daihatsu shuts down Japan factories during probe of bogus safety tests

TOKYO (AP) — Daihatsu, a unit of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp., has shut down production lines at all its four factories in Japan while transport ministry officials investigate improper tests for safety certifications.
Christmas Eve collision in N.S. leaves 3 adults and 4 children with serious injuries

Christmas Eve collision in N.S. leaves 3 adults and 4 children with serious injuries

WHITESIDE, N.S. — Police in Nova Scotia say they are investigating a two-vehicle collision that left three adults and four children with serious to life-threatening injuries.
From anger to generosity: N.B. man tells of lessons learned after his car is stolen

From anger to generosity: N.B. man tells of lessons learned after his car is stolen

A New Brunswick musician whose vehicle was stolen and damaged has channelled his anger at the theft toward charitable giving.

Tesla moves forward with a plan to build an energy-storage battery factory in China

BEIJING (AP) — American electric automaker Tesla's plans to produce energy-storage batteries in China moved forward on Friday with a signing ceremony for the land acquisition for a new factory in Shanghai, China's state media said.
China's BYD to build its first European electric vehicle factory in Hungary

China's BYD to build its first European electric vehicle factory in Hungary

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — One of the world's largest electrical vehicle manufacturers, China's BYD, will open its first European EV production factory in Hungary, the country's foreign minister said Friday, the latest step in the Central European nati
Chinese automaker BYD plans a new EV plant in Hungary as part of its rapid global expansion

Chinese automaker BYD plans a new EV plant in Hungary as part of its rapid global expansion

BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese automaker BYD said Friday that it plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in Hungary, its first car factory in Europe, as part of its rapid global expansion.