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Sierra Club: Toyota Isn’t Delivering for U.S. Families

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Washington, DC — On Friday, Toyota Motor reported its earnings for the fiscal year ending in March 2026. Toyota sold approximately 9.6 million units globally and touted that over 5 million units were “electrified vehicles.” While the full-year earnings from Tokyo claim “record” sales, Sierra Club isn’t buying their spin. Toyota reported a … [continued]

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Malaysia Is Increasing Local Tariffs To Protect Its National Car Brands

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Starting July 1 of this year, local tariffs for imported EVs to Malaysia will increase based on the value of the vehicle. Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said in a statement earlier this month, May 2026, that the significant policy shift is designed to protect national automakers … [continued]

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Ireland’s Energy Poverty Problem Needs Flexible Electric Heat, Not Fabric-First Delay

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Ireland’s energy poverty problem is not an electricity access problem. Almost every Irish household is connected to electricity. The problem is whether households can keep a warm, healthy home without cutting back on food, medicine, transport, or other essentials. That makes Ireland different from countries where the main energy poverty … [continued]

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