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Electric Vehicles (EVs) are powered wholly or partly by electricity rather than conventional internal combustion engines, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are playing an increasingly important role in the transition to low-carbon transport. As battery technology, charging infrastructure and renewable electricity continue to develop, electric vehicles have become a key component of corporate decarbonisation strategies and national climate policies.

SustainabilityOnline provides coverage of the latest electric vehicle developments, including EV technology, battery innovation, charging infrastructure, automotive sustainability, transport decarbonisation and evolving regulatory frameworks. We explore how businesses are electrifying vehicle fleets, investing in charging networks, reducing transport emissions and responding to changing consumer demand and sustainability legislation. We also examine developments in battery supply chains, critical minerals, renewable energy integration, circular economy initiatives and the role of electric mobility in achieving net zero targets.

Related topics: electric vehicles (EVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), transport decarbonisation, sustainable mobility, EV charging infrastructure, battery technology, battery recycling, critical minerals, automotive sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, net zero, low-carbon transport, circular economy, climate policy and corporate sustainability.

LG Energy Solution has commenced production at its new 226-acre battery manufacturing facility in Michigan, in the United States, which will manufacture large-format batteries for both battery energy storage systems (BESS) and electric vehicles.
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LG Energy Solution commences battery production at new Michigan plant

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LG Energy Solution has commenced production at its new 226-acre battery manufacturing facility in Michigan, in the United States, which…

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A research team led by Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has developed new EV battery design guidelines aimed at improving safety, repairability and sustainability across the battery life cycle.
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Researchers develop new EV battery design guidelines to improve safety, repairability and sustainability

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A research team led by Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has developed new EV battery design guidelines aimed at…

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Eight major oil companies generated €7.5 billion in excess profits in Europe in the first half of 2026, off the back of volatility in the Middle East, new analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E) has found.
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Major oil companies made €7.5 billion in excess profits in the first half of 2026

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Eight major oil companies generated €7.5 billion in excess profits in Europe in the first half of 2026, off the…

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Cities across Latin America have reached a milestone in sustainable transport, with 10,000 electric buses now in operation, according to new data.
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Latin American cities reach electric bus milestone

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Cities across Latin America have reached a milestone in sustainable transport, with 10,000 electric buses now in operation, according to…

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Global EV sales 9% higher in July 2026
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Global EV sales 9% higher in July 2026

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Global sales of electric vehicles were 9% higher in July 2026, compared to the same month a year earlier, according…

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Samsung SDI and General Motors (GM) have signed a new development agreement focusing on the development of next-generation prismatic batteries for electric vehicles.
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Samsung SDI and General Motors announce new EV battery development agreement

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Samsung SDI and General Motors (GM) have signed a new development agreement focusing on the development of next-generation prismatic batteries…

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Commercial EV charging has grown from being a 'nice to have' to an operational necessity for many US firms, according to a survey of commercial decision-makers by BTC Power.
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Commercial EV charging no longer just a ‘nice to have’, say US decision-makers

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Commercial EV charging has grown from being a ‘nice to have’ to an operational necessity for many US firms, according…

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Europe’s automotive industry is missing out on billions due to its dependence on Asian batteries: Deloitte

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Europe’s automotive industry is missing out on more than €10 billion worth of profits due to its continued reliance on…

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Electric vehicles are becoming a "much more mainstream choice" for Irish motorists, EY Ireland has said, following the publication of recent Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) data that indicates that EV sales nearly doubled in July 2026, compared to the same period last year.
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Electric vehicles becoming a ‘mainstream choice’ for Irish motorists, says EY

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Electric vehicles are becoming a “much more mainstream choice” for Irish motorists, EY Ireland has said, following the publication of…

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Some 1.87 million battery-electric passenger cars were registered across the European Union in 2025, representing an increase of close to a third (29.7%) on the previous year, according to new data from Eurostat.
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Registrations of new battery-electric passenger cars increased by close to a third in the EU last year

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Some 1.87 million battery-electric passenger cars were registered across the European Union in 2025, representing an increase of close to…

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