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The transition to more sustainable transport includes electric vehicles, low-carbon fuels, public and commercial charging infrastructure, more efficient logistics and the development of cleaner technologies for aviation and maritime transport. Transport decarbonisation is becoming an increasingly important part of corporate sustainability strategies as businesses respond to climate targets, regulation, changing consumer demand and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

SustainabilityOnline provides coverage of the latest sustainable transport developments, including electric mobility, battery technology, charging infrastructure, sustainable aviation fuel, low-carbon shipping, alternative fuels, transport policy and clean technology. We explore how organisations are electrifying fleets, reducing transport emissions, investing in charging networks, improving logistics and responding to evolving sustainability requirements. We also examine developments in decarbonisation, renewable energy, sustainable aviation, maritime transport, transport infrastructure and the role of mobility in achieving net zero targets.

Related topics: sustainable transport, electric vehicles, EV charging, battery technology, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aviation decarbonisation, low-carbon aviation, sustainable shipping, maritime transport, alternative fuels, renewable energy, transport emissions, transport infrastructure, clean technology, decarbonisation, net zero, climate policy, sustainable mobility, logistics and corporate sustainability.

Battery-electric vehicles account for close to a quarter of new passenger car registrations in EU
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Second-hand EVs retain more value than industry claims: T&E

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Electric vehicles retain their value better than the leasing industry claims, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E)….

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Electric trucks now cheaper to operate than diesel in six major EU markets
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Electric trucks now cheaper to operate than diesel in six major EU markets

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Electric trucks deliver a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) than their diesel equivalents in six of the EU’s nine…

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Battery-electric vehicles accounted for a 21.7% share of all new car registrations in the European Union in the first eight months of 2026, according to new data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).
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Europe sees battery-electric vehicle registrations rise to 21.7%

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Battery-electric vehicles accounted for a 21.7% share of all new car registrations in the European Union in the first eight…

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A new study by the University of Hertfordshire has suggested that new towns in the UK will fall short of delivering 'thriving, sustainable communities' unless high-quality public transport is prioritised.
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New towns will be unable to create sustainable communities unless transport comes first

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

A new study by the University of Hertfordshire has suggested that new towns and settlements in the UK will fall…

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Electric trucks now cheaper to operate than diesel in six major EU markets
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Chinese and US manufacturers to hold more than a quarter of European electric truck market by 2030

2 months ago2 months ago3 mins

Chinese and US manufacturers could hold as much as a quarter of Europe’s electric heavy-truck market by the end of…

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Electric vehicles retain their value better than the leasing industry claims, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E).
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Global electric vehicle sales rise to 1.83 million units in August 2026

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Global sales of electric vehicles totalled 1.83 million units in August 2026, a 2% increase on the same month a…

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Some 91% of electric vehicle drivers across North America and Europe would take a detour to reach a charging station recommended by another driver, new research from Driivz has found.
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Nine in 10 EV drivers would detour to reach a recommended charging location

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Some 91% of electric vehicle drivers across North America and Europe would take a detour to reach a charging station…

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With international negotiations on decarbonising the maritime sector once again concluding without agreement, Transport & Environment (T&E) has warned that the continued impasse threatens the sector's progress towards its 2050 net zero goal.
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Continued lack of agreement on shipping decarbonisation threatens net zero progress

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With international negotiations on decarbonising the maritime sector once again concluding without agreement, Transport & Environment (T&E) has warned that…

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ChargePoint has announced the appointment of John Saffrett as its new EVP and managing director for Europe, as the EV charging infrastructure firm seeks to expand its presence across European markets.
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ChargePoint appoints new EVP to lead European growth strategy

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ChargePoint has announced the appointment of John Saffrett as its new EVP and managing director for Europe, as the EV…

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German consumers are placing greater emphasis on price, range, battery reliability and warranty coverage when selecting an electric vehicle to purchase, a new study by Bearing Point has found.
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Price, range and battery performance shape German consumers’ EV choices

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German consumers are placing greater emphasis on price, range, battery reliability and warranty coverage when selecting an electric vehicle to…

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