Relief measures for carmakers could scupper CO2 targets
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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Electric car registrations surge in Europe, although Tesla slumps
Sales of battery-electric cars in the EU grew by 34% in January 2025, compared to the same month last year,…
Increased demand for SUVs in Canada undermining benefit from EV adoption
Heightened demand for SUVs and trucks in Canada is undermining the environmental benefit from increased electric vehicle adoption, a study…
Global sales of electric vehicles rose 17.7 million in January
Global sales of electric vehicles, including both fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, rose by 17.7% in January, to 1.3…
‘Uncertainties’ slowing adoption of electric vehicles in Germany
Around 140,000 fewer fully electric vehicles were registered in Germany in 2024 than the previous year, according to Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA),…
Larger EVs ‘will not solve the climate crisis’, report claims
Larger electric vehicles are ‘failing to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions in comparison to small conventional vehicles’, a new study…
Two-thirds of consumers likely to choose an EV for their next vehicle purchase
Some 64% of consumers globally are either ‘likely’ or ‘very likely’ to choose an EV as their next vehicle purchase,…
Apartment dwellers should have a ‘right to plug’ EVs at their private parking space
Individuals living in apartments should have a ‘right to plug’ electric vehicles in their own private parking spaces, representative group…
Greener transport options ‘vital’ for creating healthier cities, study finds
Close to three quarters of UK citizens believe that greener transport options are essential to creating cleaner, healthier cities, amid…
Lack of charging facilities and battery life among key concerns about EV purchasing
Limited charging infrastructure (50%) and concerns over battery life (52%) are among the top reasons why UK drivers wouldn’t invest…