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By setting up a framework to foster resource, climate and energy efficiency in EVs, the EU can reduce the impact of cars beyond tailpipe emissions.  …

The Aceman will initially be built only in China. …

Volkswagen is betting on investments in a new Chinese research hub, and partnerships with Chinese EV makers and suppliers to develop more affordable EVs, more quickly. …

The ID.UX subbrand is the automaker's bid to recapture market share lost to local rivals such as BYD. VW also showed the ID Code SUV concept ahead of the Beijing auto show. …

On Wednesday, 24 April 2024, MEPs endorsed updated plans to complete major trans-European transport projects, such as cross-border roads, railways, bridges and tunnels, by the end of 2030. …

Renault finance chief Thierry Pieton said the automaker will not follow Tesla in cutting prices for its EVs. Renault expects its sales growth to accelerate in 2024 as it launches a number of new models. …

Zero emission HGV use trebles in a year – but accounts for just 0.05% of HGVs on the road with end of sale in 2035. Massive manufacturer investment means operators can choose from 27 different zero emission trucks – bu …

Tesla said the new vehicles, including more affordable models, will use aspects of its next generation platform as well as aspects of our current platforms. …

Scandinavian Auto Logistics has developed a new concept called “RoRo FlexTerminal” in cooperation with Port Esbjerg. …

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications announces the launch of the fifth edition of ‘Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance’. …

Tesla is hoping to achieve the jobs reduction without forced layoffs.  Tesla is targeting around 400 job cuts at its German factory, or about 3% of the plant's workforce …

Electric car sales will rise strongly in 2024 despite economic headwinds in some markets, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecast on Tuesday, 23 April 2024, but affordability and charging infrastructure will be key to future growt …

Employers, trade unions and parking operators are urging the European Commission to maintain a focused approach to certifying, upgrading, building, and funding safe and secure truck parking areas in the EU over the next three years. …

In view of the upcoming EU elections, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has set its priorities for the next five years. …

Automakers from General Motors to Volvo Cars, alongside utilities and charging app operators are calculating their financial cut as EVs that allow their owners to sell power back to grids become a more realistic prospect. …

VW said it will take until 2026 to start winning back market share in China. Volkswagen Group faces an uphill battle to convince investors it can turn around its business in China. …

A T&E briefing sets out how to design an environmental score for EVs. …

Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second largest port operator, has announced on 22 April 2024 its Queen Elizabeth II Dock at Eastham will utilise energy from hydropower. …

High costs and poor infrastructure are slowing the EV push. …

For some, electric cars from China are the biggest threat to the European, and especially the German car industry. …