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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. …

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. …

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. …

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

Electric vehicle cognoscenti can breathe a sigh of relief. Comprehensive data now shows EVs are much less likely to burst into flames than internal combustion engine vehicles, according to experts. …

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. …

Tesla has been slow to refresh its aging models while rivals in China are rolling out cheaper EVs. …

Number of vehicles on UK roads reaches record 41.4 m in 2023, with car ownership up 1.6% to 35,694,845 units. The average car in use saw CO2 emissions decline by -2.1%, notably thanks to incentivised investment by busi …

During the UN’s first annual Sustainability Week, IRU’s Secretary General outlined key actions to continue advancing the sustainability of road transport and its role in global development. …

In March 2024, the European Union car market experienced its first decline of the year, registering a 5.2% decrease to 1 m units. …

Renault, BMW and Stellantis brands will be headlining the show, while Chinese brands are noticeably absent from the October 2023 event. …

The World Shipping Council (WSC) is calling on the EU to design policy frameworks that facilitate the essential role of shipping in a globally connected economy and to forge the path to net-zero shipping by 2050 in partnership with indus …

Sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles rose nearly 1%, outpacing BEVs and gasoline and diesel models. …

With an increasing focus on sustainability, the leading RoRo shipping companies are introducing more environmentally friendly methods to meet customer demands while preserving the oceans and maritime life. …

After several years of development, tests, and test-loadings, Axess Logistics has, with the Austrian vehicle producer Kässbohrer, developed a High & Heavy-trailer that lives up to the high standards of our customers …

Charging is perceived as one of the biggest barriers to people switching to electric vehicles, but the picture is improving fast, new analysis shows. …

BMW rebuilt its EV plans after a slow start with the i3 hatchback. …

The new infrastructure, which began operating in a trial period in December 2023, will generate 2,297 MWh/year, that is to say, 3.5% of the electrical energy consumed by the Valencian docks. …

At their meeting in New York on 16 April 2024, UN and IRU leadership explored collaboration to advance the role of road transport in realising the Sustainable Development Goals. …