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Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 35% in October 2024 from the same month last year, led by a 54% jump in sales in China, market research firm Rho Motion said on Wednesday, 13 November 2024. …

Ford of Europe is cutting working hours at its carbon-neutral electric vehicle plant in Cologne because lower-than-expected demand. …

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Volkswagen and US electric car maker Rivian have entered into a transaction agreement, officially creating their joint venture. To that end, the German automaker invested 5.8 bn dollars in Rivian - more than initially planned. …

Norwegian shipping company Höegh Autoliners has joined forces with Australian green technology, energy and metals group Fortescue to call on global shipping regulators to fast-track the adoption of green ammonia as the o …

From 20 to 22 November, at its stand (Hall 3, Stand 318), the Group will present its vast network of Motorways of the Sea and new cargo line Trieste-Bari-Patras-Ambarli. …

58,000 Solar panels with a total output of 28.5 MWp (megawatt peak), equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 15,000 people …

United European Car Carriers (UECC) has chosen Daphne Technology’s PureMetrics™ emissions monitoring system to enhance its environmental performance. …

Stellantis and its Chinese partner Leapmotor have scrapped a plan to make a second electric vehicle model at the European automaker's plant in Poland, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. …

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election brings risks for European automakers, especially for German brands that export large numbers of cars to the US, experts said. …

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has declared an option for two additional 11,700 CEU Shaper class vessels at China Merchants Jingling Shipyard. …

Italy is doubling down on its push to revise the European Union’s plan to end the sale of new combustion-engine cars from 2035, as the region’s auto industry struggles to transition. …

Audi is looking to shrink its workforce by cutting jobs outside of production, with thousands of positions at risk, a German business magazine reported. …

Audi unveiled a new electric vehicle brand in China whose models will feature just the name Audi and not its signature four-ring logo, a move aimed at attracting younger customers in the world’s largest auto market. …

Nissan Motor announced a $2.6 bn cost saving plan on Thursday, 7 November 2024, including 9,000 job cuts and a 20% reduction in global production capacity as it battles falling sales in China and the United States. …

The Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rates index has found that Q3 rates remained flat in the contract index quarter on quarter (q-o-q). In contrast, the spot rate index fell by 4.4 points q-o-q. …

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said potential import tariffs under the US presidency of Donald Trump may benefit the automaker, even as shares in the German premium carmaker and its rivals fell due to concerns the sector would be hurt by escalatin …

New car market falls by -6.0% in October 2024, as businesses, fleets and private buyers register 9,241 fewer vehicles.Battery electric the only powertrain to see uptake rise as manufacturers continue to subsidise transition …

DFDS launches a new direct ferry service between Egypt and Italy, marking a significant expansion in the Mediterranean region. …

The transition towards zero emission road transport in the EU is not only about increasing supply of zero emission vehicles. …