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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.

Chinese and US manufacturers could hold as much as a quarter of Europe's electric heavy-truck market by the end of the decade if European truck makers hold back on investment in zero-emission vehicles, Transport & Environment (T&E) has said.
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Chinese and US manufacturers to hold more than a quarter of European electric truck market by 2030

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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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Global electric vehicle sales rise to 1.83 million units in August 2026
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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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Global electric vehicle battery usage totalled 725.2GWh in the first seven months of this year, a 20.4% increase on the same period a year ago, according to new data from SNE Research.
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Global EV battery usage rose by a fifth in the year to July 2026

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Global electric vehicle battery usage totalled 725.2GWh in the first seven months of this year, a 20.4% increase on the…

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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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Global electric vehicle sales rise to 1.83 million units in August 2026
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Electric vehicle registrations are up 55% in the year to date in Ireland

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More than 32,000 electric vehicles have been registered in Ireland in the year to August 2026, a 55% increase on…

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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 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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