The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has released a national strategy report outlining its plan to support the wider deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on American roads. The report, titled ‘America Leads: DOT’s National Strategy for Automated Vehicles,’ identifies the…
The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) is pushing for significant reforms to the UK’s end-of-life tire (ELT) regulations, citing an estimated 150 kilotonnes per annum (ktpa) of dormant domestic processing capacity. Currently, the UK exports approximately 1 kilotonne of whole waste…
The cost of shipping US crude oil to Asia has reached a record high of $44.8 million, up from $17.8 million before the Iran war, due to supply disruptions and tanker risks. The surge in costs has not deterred buyers…
Covestro has inaugurated a pilot plant for the chemical recycling of high‑performance polyurethane elastomers at its Leverkusen site in Germany. The investment, described as a “double‑digit million‑euro” outlay, moves the recycling process for Vulkollan elastomers from laboratory development to pilot‑scale…
Saudi Aramco has shifted about 20 million barrels of spot crude to Asian refiners for September‑October pickup outside the Strait of Hormuz after the shutdown of its East‑West pipeline, which halted cross‑country flows to the Red Sea. The sales, confirmed…
U.S. retail sales grew 1.2% in August, surpassing the 0.7% gain analysts had forecast, according to Commerce Department data released on September 16, 2026. The increase follows a revised 0.5% decline in July, which had been unexpected after strong spending…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her State of the European Union address on Sept. 16, 2026 to propose that Canada become the EU’s first associate member. The suggestion comes as Canada, whose exports are about 70 %…
Hemmings announced a new financing program aimed at classic and collector cars and trucks. The service, called Hemmings Financing, lets buyers obtain pre‑approvals, see estimated monthly payments, and apply directly from a vehicle’s listing page. The estimated payment and a…
Brent crude slipped 1.1% to $107.61 a barrel, while benchmark U.S. crude fell 2% to $103.70 a barrel, marking the first weekly decline in oil prices as Saudi Arabia’s key pipeline shutdown adds strain to global supply. The shutdown follows…
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