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China imposes US car duty
China is to impose anti-dumping tax on US-made vehicles.
Canada could turn to China as US delays pipeline decision
Canadian officials in negotiation with China as US fails to confirm XL Pipeline route.
US backs Canada pipeline
State Department agrees Canada oil sands pipeline in first stage of approval process
US DOE offers millions in vehicle innovation grants
The US Department of Energy has announced a multi-million dollar grants package for advanced vehicle research.
US tightens CAFE standards
The US has tightened fuel economy standards for cars and light-trucks and set new targets for heavy vehicles.
Oil subsidies need to move to clean energy, Obama.
US oil industry subsidies should be abolished re-directed to clean energy research, says President Obama.
Environment News - Bulletin 103 (Jun 09)
President Obama's efficiency and energy legislation gains mixed support, whilst carbon capture and storage causes heated debate. New wood dissolving methods could help biofuels and Volvo looks set for battery power.
