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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.

Hybrid-electric cars accounted for 34.7% of new car registrations in Europe in the first eight months of 2025, driven by 30% growth in France and 29.3% in Spain, new data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has found.
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Hybrid-electric cars the ‘preferred choice’ for consumers, ACEA data shows

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Hybrid-electric cars accounted for 34.7% of new car registrations in Europe in the first eight months of 2025, driven by…

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The global market for EV battery recycling is set to grow at a CAGR of 40.8% between 2024 and 2035, growing from a $570 million to a $24.5 billion industry, according to Vantage Market Research.
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Global EV battery recycling market to grow at a CAGR of 40.8%

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The global market for EV battery recycling is set to grow at a CAGR of 40.8% between 2024 and 2035,…

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Food delivery firm Wolt has said that just under a quarter (23%) of all the deliveries across its global operations in the past 12 months were made using 'clean' vehicles, such as electric vehicles or bicycles.
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Wolt reports a surge in electric vehicle deliveries

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Food delivery firm Wolt has said that just under a quarter (23%) of all the deliveries across its global operations…

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New research from Transport & Environment (T&E) has suggested that Mercedes-Benz is the only major EU carmaker that is currently not on track to comply with the European Union’s 2025–27 emissions standards.
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Mercedes-Benz the only EU carmaker not on course to meet EU emissions standards

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New research from Transport & Environment (T&E) has suggested that Mercedes-Benz is the only major EU carmaker that is currently…

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The battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator market is expanding and shifting amidst increased competition, a new report from Rho Motion has found.
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Changes underway in BESS integrator market, says Rho Motion

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The battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator market is expanding and shifting amidst increased competition, a new report from Rho…

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Op-ed by by Iris Alting and Corry Hanison, sustainability experts at PA Consulting.
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Closing the gap: How can brands turn economic shifts into wins for profit and planet?

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Op-ed by by Iris Alting and Corry Hanison, sustainability experts at PA Consulting. In a climate of mounting economic pressure…

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Some 10.7 million electric vehicles were sold globally between January and July of this year, a 27% increase, year-on-year, according to Rho Motion.
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Global EV sales 27% higher in the year to date: Rho Motion

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Some 10.7 million electric vehicles were sold globally between January and July of this year, a 27% increase, year-on-year, according…

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Electricity demand in Ireland to increase by two thirds by 2050
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Electricity demand in Ireland to increase by two thirds by 2050

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Electricity demand in Ireland is set to increase by two thirds by the year 2050, underscoring the importance of further…

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Renewables are set to overtake coal as the world's largest source of electricity either this year or by 2026 at the latest, a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has noted.
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Renewables poised to overtake coal as the leading global electricity source

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Renewables are set to overtake coal as the world’s largest source of electricity either this year or by 2026 at…

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Global sales of electric vehicles rose by 28% in the first half of this year, compared to the same period in 2024, new data from Rho Motion has found.
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Global EV sales grew by 28% in the first half of this year

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Global sales of electric vehicles rose by 28% in the first half of this year, compared to the same period…

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