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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.

The Trump administration's plans to implement tariffs on automobiles and automotive parts imported into the United States will have a 'significant impact' on the global electric vehicle industry, Rho Motion has said.
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Trump’s automotive tariffs will have a ‘significant impact’ on the EV industry

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The Trump administration’s plans to implement tariffs on automobiles and automotive parts imported into the United States will have a…

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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD recently unveiled its 'Super e-Platform', an ultra-rapid charger that 'sets a new benchmark for charging in the passenger vehicle market', according to Rho Motion.
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BYD’s ultra-rapid charger for EVs ‘sets a new benchmark’

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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD recently unveiled its ‘Super e-Platform’, an ultra-rapid charger that ‘sets a new benchmark for charging…

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Europe is on track to save around 20 million tonnes of CO2 this year, as a result of the continued switch to electric vehicles, a new study by Transport & Environment (T&E) has found.
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Europe set to save 20 million tonnes of CO2 from switch to EVs

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Europe is on track to save around 20 million tonnes of CO2 this year, as a result of the continued…

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Global electric vehicle sales in February 2025 were around 50% higher than in the same month the previous year, new data from Rho Motion has found, however Tesla sales have slumped year-on-year.
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Global electric vehicle sales 50% higher than a year ago

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Global electric vehicle sales in February 2025 were around 50% higher than in the same month the previous year, new…

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Ireland could be forced to pay between €8 billion and €26 billion to its EU partners if it doesn't step up its efforts on agreed climate action by 2030
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Ireland could face as much as €26 billion in penalty costs for climate inaction

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Ireland could be forced to pay between €8 billion and €26 billion to its EU partners if it doesn’t step…

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The recent 2024 Global Automotive Consumer Study from Deloitte examines trends shaping the automotive sector in several EMEA markets, including attitudes towards electric vehicles.
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10 reasons preventing consumers from investing in electric vehicles

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The recent 2024 Global Automotive Consumer Study from Deloitte examines trends shaping the automotive sector in several EMEA markets, including…

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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

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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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Sales of battery-electric cars in the EU grew by 34% in January 2025, compared to the same month last year, new data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has found.
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Electric car registrations surge in Europe, although Tesla slumps

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Sales of battery-electric cars in the EU grew by 34% in January 2025, compared to the same month last year,…

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Heightened demand for SUVs and trucks in Canada is undermining the environmental benefit from increased electric vehicle adoption, a study from Simon Fraser University’s Sustainable Transportation Action Research Team (START) has found.
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Increased demand for SUVs in Canada undermining benefit from EV adoption

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Heightened demand for SUVs and trucks in Canada is undermining the environmental benefit from increased electric vehicle adoption, a study…

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Global sales of electric vehicles, including both fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, rose by 17.7% in January, to 1.3 million, consultancy firm Rho Motion has said.
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Global sales of electric vehicles rose 17.7 million in January

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Global sales of electric vehicles, including both fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, rose by 17.7% in January, to 1.3…

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