Your Thursday Briefing: Ukraine’s Fight for Bakhmut
Also, U.S. proposals to revolutionize the auto industry.
Nissan and Renault Set to Rebalance Their Carmaking Alliance
Seeking deeper cooperation on electric cars, the automakers said they would resolve a yearslong dispute that became the backdrop to Carlos Ghosn’s downfall.
Advice for Europeans: Bundle Up and Get Ready for Outages
As temperatures drop amid an energy crisis, governments say power blackouts may be necessary to conserve electricity.
Biden Says He Is Willing to Talk to Putin About Ukraine, With Conditions
Showing a united front during a state visit, President Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of France affirmed their support for Ukraine ahead of a cold winter that will test the alliance.
Biden’s Meeting With Macron Comes Amid Rising Trans-Atlantic Tensions
The president’s “Made in America” plan has drawn accusations of protectionism from Europe as the United States tries to keep its Western allies aligned against Russia.
Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi Commit to Electric Cars
The two automakers and Mitsubishi plan to strengthen their alliance by adding 35 electric models to their lineups by 2030.
El pueblo francés olvidado por la cumbre del clima
En una zona de Francia, la preocupación por los altos precios de la energía supera la ansiedad por el aumento de las temperaturas, lo que fomenta los temores de un resurgimiento del levantamiento social de los “chalecos amarillos”.
In France, the People COP26 Forgot Seethe Over Rising Energy Prices
In one area of France, worries about rising energy prices trump anxiety about rising temperatures, raising fears of a resurgence of the Yellow Vest social uprising.
Boris Johnson Lays Out U.K. Plan for a ‘Green Industrial Revolution’
Goals include ending sales of gas and diesel cars by 2030, achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and, perhaps, pleasing a new sensibility in Washington.
Fiat Chrysler withdraws merger offer to Renault after Nissan balks
A potential merger between Fiat Chrysler and Renault, which would have involved Japanese partners Nissan and Mitsubishi, is off the table. Fiat Chrysler withdrew the offer after Nissan, Renault's larger but junior partner withheld its support. A report in trade journal Automotive News (subscription required), noted that Nissan representatives...