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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.

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.

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Open innovation essential to tackling climate change concerns, says CATL CEO

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More open innovation between business and countries will be essential to tackle the challenges associated with climate change, the CEO of CATL has said.

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Norway leads the charge for electric vehicle use in Europe

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Norway boasts the highest electric vehicle use in Europe, with just over a fifth (20.12%) of all vehicles in the country being electric.

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Energy transition slowed last year, study clams

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The energy transition away from fossil fuels slowed last year, a study from consultancy firm L.E.K. Consulting has claimed.

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What US state has the highest number of electric vehicles?

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California has the highest number of electric vehicles in the United States, on a state-by-state basis, according to a study.

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Total cost of ownership of mid-sized electric SUV ‘varies considerably’ across US, study finds

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The total cost of ownership of a mid-sized electric SUV can vary by as much as $52,000 over the vehicle’s entire lifespan.

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Environmental aspects ‘weigh heavily’ in ESG discussions at major firms, says GlobalData

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Environmental considerations are ‘weighing heavily’ in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) discussions at major firms, GlobalData has said, as…

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Zero-emission truck market set to grow by nearly a third

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The global market for zero-emission trucks is set to grow at a CAGR of 31% over the next decade, a new report from IDTechEx has said.

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Climate policies set to keep temperature increases ‘well below 2°C’, says IPR

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A study of global climate policies, both currently under way and on the horizon, suggests temperature increases are likely to…

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