A roundup of this week's top stories
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An innovative solution to the problem of plastic waste
The problem of plastic waste is a rapidly growing one – quite literally in some parts of the world. An estimated eight million tonnes of plastic makes its way into the oceans every year and only 14% of plastic packaging is recycled globally...
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World's largest diesel engine factory shifts production to electric
The world's biggest diesel engine factory, located in Tremery, France, is shifting its massive production scale to make electric motors...
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Shell to buy UK's largest EV charging operator
Royal Dutch Shell has agreed to purchase Ubitricity, who currently operates the UK's largest electric vehicle charging network, for an as-yet-undisclosed sum...
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EU approves battery aid in scramble for electric vehicles
The European Union has given clearance for 42 countries, including larger companies such as Tesla, BMW and Stellantis to receive €2.9 billion in state-aid towards battery projects as the bloc scrambles to meet electric vehicle demand as nations...
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China to increase semiconductor production capacity to address global shortages
The Chinese industry ministry has committed to increasing production of semiconductors to meet with the high global demand created by the transition towards electric vehicles as well as an increased demand for electrical products during the...
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Europe to green light Boeing 737 MAX return to the skies
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is looking set to end the 22-month flight ban on the Boeing 737 MAX this week after reviewing submissions from aviation experts and whistleblowers.
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Half of trapped miners rescued from Hushan Mine
Half of the miners trapped in China's Hushan mine were rescued on Sunday morning after 14 days trapped underground, Chinese state-owned media has reported...
