92% of global EV drivers ‘will never go back’, study claims
Some 92% of electric vehicle drivers will ‘never go back’ to driving traditional combustion engine vehicles, a new study by…
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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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
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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
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