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The Council of the European Union has adopted its position new end-of-life vehicle legislation, which aims to ensure that all new vehicles are designed for re-use, recycling, and material recovery.
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European Council adopts position on end-of-life vehicle recycling and recovery

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

The Council of the European Union has adopted its position on new end-of-life vehicle legislation, which aims to ensure that…

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The number of plug-in cars– including electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles – has surpassed the one million mark for the first time in the Netherlands, new data from Statistics Netherlands has revealed.
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Ownership of ‘plug-in’ vehicles hits milestone in the Netherlands

1 year ago11 months ago3 mins

The number of plug-in cars – including electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles – has surpassed the one million mark for the first…

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Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) now account for one in five vehicles registered across the European Union, according to new data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).
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Battery, hybrid electric cars account for more than half of all EU car registrations

1 year ago11 months ago3 mins

Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) together accounted for more than half of all new car registrations in the…

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Renault Group's Cléa Martinet discusses the French carmaker's green transition
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Renault Group’s Cléa Martinet discusses the French carmaker’s green transition

2 years ago5 months ago13 mins

In January 2021, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo announced a major new strategic plan for the French automaker. The…

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The European car industry’s push for so-called 'compliance relief' measures in meeting CO2 targets this year could slow the sale of electric vehicles, Transport & Environment (T&E) has said.
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Relief measures for carmakers could scupper CO2 targets

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

The European car industry’s push for so-called ‘compliance relief’ measures in meeting CO2 emissions targets this year could slow the…

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The five biggest countries in the European Union spend €42 billion a year subsidising company cars that run on fossil fuels
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Leading EU countries spend €42 billion subsidising petrol and diesel company cars

2 years ago11 months ago5 mins

The five biggest countries in the European Union spend €42 billion a year subsidising company cars that run on fossil…

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Environmental concerns in the automobile industry appear to be lessening
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Volvo’s strategy change hints at declining demand for electric vehicles

2 years ago11 months ago6 mins

Swedish car maker Volvo has announced that it is reining back on its strategy to only produce electric vehicles by 2030, as demand slows.

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