Growth in batteries and EVs 'resoundingly credit negative' for oil sector

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Leading credit ratings agency Fitch warns oil companies to 'react early' to expected growth in EV demand

The expected growth in battery technology and electric vehicles over the next two decades could be a major boon for renewables industries while posing a significant market risk to the global oil sector,...

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