World Resources Institute’s Felipe Ramírez on the future of urban mobility
Much of the discussion around enhancing the sustainability of the transport sector has focused on improving the existing infrastructure – including…
Electric Vehicles
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.
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Big tech enabling spread of climate disinformation, report finds
Major tech firms continue to be major spreaders of climate disinformation and misinformation, a new report by Climate Action Against…
Consumer preference for electric vehicles falls in India
Consumer preference for electric vehicles has declined by 45% in India over the past two years, a new study by…
Rising fuel prices pushing Gen Z to embrace plug-in electric hybrid vehicles
A combination of rising fuel costs and environmental concerns are prompting Gen Z and Millennial consumers to consider plug-in hybrid…
‘Tipping points’ can help to drive positive change, study finds
While ‘tipping points’ are generally viewed in a negative context, a new study by the Research Institute for Sustainability –…
Leading EU countries spend €42 billion subsidising petrol and diesel company cars
The five biggest countries in the European Union spend €42 billion a year subsidising company cars that run on fossil…
Four fifths of commercial fleet operators aiming to have 25% electric fleets by 2030
Four fifths (80%) of commercial fleet officers aim to have at least 25% of their fleets comprised of electric vehicles by 2030.
Volvo’s strategy change hints at declining demand for electric vehicles
Swedish car maker Volvo has announced that it is reining back on its strategy to only produce electric vehicles by 2030, as demand slows.
How the EU’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could impact its environmental targets
Ronald Thompson explores the implications of the European Union’s recent decision to impose new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
Dual-voltage charging stations will be key to driving global electric vehicle adoption
Dual-voltage charging stations are ‘changing the game’ for electric vehicle charging, and will play a key role in bolstering the adoption of EVs on a global basis.