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September 2023 …

BYD is poised to overtake Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles as the Chinese automaker's global sales push gains greater traction. …

Stellantis will start production of five new midsize models from a range of brands for the European and Middle East markets at its Melfi plant in southern Italy between 2024 and 2026, unions said on Tuesday. …

Peel Ports Group has today announced it has significantly reduced its greenhouse gas emissions across its port facilities, cutting these by almost a third since 2020. …

Nissan has confirmed that the U.K.’s requirement for manufacturers to sell an increasing percentage of electric vehicles played a big part in its decision to only offer battery-powered vehicles from 2030 in Europe. …

The market share for EV in the EU exceeded 20% for the first time in August, making full-electric vehicles the No. 3-selling choice among new car buyers. …

A 100% green port also implies that its staff travels to work in a sustainable way to its docks. …

As explained, the new company will use modern additive manufacturing technology and a global partner network to produce and deliver spare parts. …

Italy is considering new incentives for car purchases that would factor in carbon emissions in the manufacturing and distribution process, two sources close to the matter told Reuters on Monday, a way of protecting its industry agai …

Tesla (TSLA.O) missed market estimates for third-quarter deliveries on Monday as planned upgrades at its factories to roll out a newer version of the Model 3 mass-market sedan forced production halts. …

The European Union's trade commissioner said an influx of electric vehicles from China is weighing on a decision on whether to delay tariffs on EVs shipped between the bloc and the UK. …

Liner lobby group the World Shipping Council (WSC) yesterday launched a new cargo safety project, aimed at reducing the risk of fire onboard ships.  …

Earlier this month Ursula von der Leyen sent shockwaves through the European and Chinese car industry by announcing a probe into illegal Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs). …

China and trade The announcement of an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles caught most of us by surprise and confirmed rumours already circulating in Brussels since the beginning of summ …

As of August 2023, two car trains have been departing monthly from the BLG AutoTerminal Kelheim for Köseköy in a pilot project. …

Jato released new car registration figures in August 2023 for 28 European markets, showing record demands for BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles).  …

UK car production fell -9.7% in August, following six consecutive months of growth, as 45,052 models rolled off factory lines, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

Find out about alternative fuels for cars and the EU measures to increase their uptake in order to reduce carbon emissions. …

Are shipyards doing enough for foster innovative designs? …

The pandemic and the semiconductor shortage have encouraged more visibility and transparency between OEMs and automotive tier suppliers, helping the industry not only to recover but to advance further, according to experts. …