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Florida has seen at least 16 lithium ion battery fires in the wake of Hurricane Helene, six associated with electric vehicles. …

The number of cars on German roads has reached a record high of 49.1 m at the start of 2024, according to a new report from the government’s statistical office Destatis. …

The European Parliament has backed the road transport industry in a key vote, initiating negotiations on driving licensing and greening reforms. …

General Motors will seek to soothe shareholders' worries on Tuesday that lagging demand for electric vehicles and perceived peak demand for gasoline-powered trucks will create a rough road ahead for the automaker. …

From 4 December 2024, shipments importing to or transiting the European Union, will be required additional elements and more detailed information to pass through customs. …

One Belgian region will increase its toll rates at the beginning of the year, while another is planning to introduce daytime and night-time tolls, which will also apply to the most environmentally friendly vehicles. …

China is studying raising tariffs on large-engine vehicles and will start collecting duties on brandy from Europe, escalating a trade spat after the European Union decided to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. …

Chinese electric automaker BYD expects to sell 50,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in Mexico in 2024, and then 100,000 in 2025, the company's Mexican head Jorge Vallejo said on Tuesday, 8 October 2024. …

Piraeus Port Authority SA (PPA S.A.) has been honored with five prestigious awards, recognizing its outstanding performance in the vital areas of environmental protection a …

Renovation of a crucial section of Austria's A13 motorway is set to begin early next year, significantly hindering truck transit through Tyrol. …

The vehicle logistics expert Hödlmayr is further expanding its international network. …

The FIN-EST Green Corridor, a collaborative initiative between Finland and Estonia aimed at creating a sustainable and climate-neutral maritime corridor in the Gulf of Finland, has approved 19 joint projects that seek to reduce the carbo …

Teresa Ribera will be asked to clarify her views on deeply controversial economy-related topics, including Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), state aid, and EU competition policy, ahead of her parliamentary hearing as Spain’s commissioner- …

European dealers for Stellantis said they supported a proposal, launched by European auto lobby ACEA, to delay intermediate carbon emission reduction goals the European Union set for next year as market conditions do not support them. …

Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said the European Union should consider adjusting its hefty tariffs against China-made electric vehicles to make allowances for investments made in Europe. …

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said the European Union’s vote on 4 October to impose tariffs as high as 45 percent on electric vehicles from China is "a fatal signal for the European automotive industry" and called for a quick, negotiated …

On 4 October the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has delivered a verdict to annul the return of vehicle provision, a core element of the Mobility Package. …

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said reports of a potential tie-up were 'speculation,' while Renault CEO Luca de Meo called them 'rumors.' The French government holds a share in each company. …

Hyundai Glovis announced that it signed a MoU with BYD, China’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, to establish a strategic collaboration for logistics and finished vehicle maritime transportation. …

European carmakers can regain a significant part of the EU electric vehicle market lost to China-made EVs if the bloc maintains its car CO2 targets while also levying tariffs, according to a new forecast by Transport & Envi …