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When will Stockholm’s petrol and diesel car ban come into force?

Authorities say the new plans will create 'plenty of space for walking and cycling'.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Poland rocks the boat of support to Ukraine

In this edition of our talk show Brussels, my love?, we dive into the grain spat threatening good relations between Poland and Ukraine and discuss the future of the car industry in Europe.

Green News

France unveils green plan focusing on EVs, heat pumps and energy bills

‘He made the exact same promise five years ago’: Environmentalists have criticised Macron’s climate roadmap.

Green News

Will the UK's delayed fossil fuel car ban hurt the EV industry?

Britain has delayed its ban on fossil fuel cars by five years. How will it affect the transition to EVs?

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Economy

EU and China may 'drift apart' due to persistent tensions: Dombrovskis

The relations between the European Union and China stand at a "crossroads" as a result of mounting political tensions and a litany of economic disputes that remain unresolved, says Valdis Dombrovskis.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Déjà vu - Europe's migration muddle

In this edition of our talk show Brussels, my love?, we discuss the EU's response to the migration crisis on the Italian island of Lampedusa and the EU's dream to have zero pollution by 2050.

Green News

Upgrade electricity grids or miss 2030 green goals, industry warns EU

Electric cars and heat pumps require ‘loads’ new capacity. So why are Europe’s grids lagging behind, and who will foot the bill?

Mobility

Access to EV charging stations in Europe: How do countries compare?

The dramatic increase in the number of EVs in Europe is promising a move away from fossil fuel cars. But access to charging is a significant concern.

Sci-Tech

Digital Innovations drive Smart and Sustainable Cars of the Future

In partnership with SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group

In this edition of Sci-Tech we visit the IAA Mobility event in Munich, in Germany. We’re checking out the latest tech trends driving the motor industry, now and into the future.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Ursula von der Leyen looks back on policy promises

In this edition of our talk show Brussels, my love, we pick apart the EU Commission president's State of the Union speech and discuss a European Parliament report that calls prostitution a form of abuse and not a job.

Green News

Mining metals essential for EVs ‘wrecking lives’ in DR Congo

The report from Amnesty International and the DRC-based Initiative for Good Governance and Human Rights details how the search for the minerals has forcibly uprooted people from their homes and farmland.

Mobility

IAA Mobility 2023: Stunning new EV designs and concepts unveiled

To kick off this year's IAA Mobility in Munich, carmakers Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini and Smart have unveiled their latest designs and concepts. One of the world's biggest tech and innovation shows of its kind, IAA Mobility officially opens on September 5.

Mobility

5 of the best Chinese electric cars coming to Europe this year

China is the world's biggest manufacturer of electric cars - and its latest models are coming to Europe. Here are five of the best to watch out for.

Mobility

What's behind India's booming interest in EVs?

India has become one of the fastest-growing EV markets in the world.

United Kingdom

London's Ultra Low Emission Zone expands to entire city from Tuesday

London has expanded its emissions charge zone to cover the entire city, targeting vehicles that do not meet standards with a daily fee.

Destinations

Iceland by electric car: My EV adventure in the Land of Fire and Ice

A green mindset and ample charging points make for the perfect sustainable road trip in Iceland.

Mobility

NASA-designed space tyres may reduce pollution back on Earth

According to the SMART Tire Company, which is commercialising the product for terrestrial use, the tyres are airless, durable and will never go flat.

World News

Euroviews. Are electric cars still cheaper to run than petrol and diesel?

The short answer is yes. But there are big differences from one country to the next, Fabian Sperka writes.

Mobility

Tesla aims to double capacity at European assembly plant

If Tesla's plans are approved, the site will become Germany's largest automotive plant, ahead of Volkswagen's historic stronghold in Wolfsburg.

Green News

Norway's huge mineral discovery could power green tech for 50 years

The discovery of valuable ore in Scandinavia looks to relieve shortages of phosphorus for decades to come.