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Car plate "P7" sold at auction in Dubai for a record €13.8 million

The charity auction for special number plates hits a record high in Dubai with the P7 number plate sold for a record €13.8 million to support the "1 Billion Meal Endowment" campaign. The initiative aims to create the biggest Ramadan sustainable food relief endowment fund.

Mobility

EV charging without the wait: Battery swap stations open in Europe

Tired of waiting to charge your EV? Chinese carmaker NIO plans to open over 100 "battery swap stations" in Europe this year.

Europe News

EU agrees to exempt e-fuels from 2035 ban on combustion-engine cars

The exemption was included at the behest of Germany, which mounted a last-minute campaign to spare e-fuels from the 2035 ban.

Europe News

'We cannot go back on deals,' Metsola says amid e-fuels standoff

Germany has blocked the final approval of a legislation that will impose a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions on new cars and vans sold after 2035.

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Earth News

Does free public transport make people drive less?

Three years on from Luxembourg's introduction of free public transport, residents see it as a ‘good form of freedom'.

Earth News

Which US city has banned gas stations?

Any new petrol stations that are built will have to install at least two electric vehicle chargers.

Moments

Ukraine needs vehicles: These British volunteers are delivering them

'In many ways life continues as normal, but reminders of the war are ever present. '

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? The end of the combustion engine as we know it?

Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics.

Europe News

Are e-fuels a viable and green alternative to the combustion engine?

An emerging technology, e-fuels are extracted from a combination of hydrogen and carbon dioxide.

Climate

Oil-splashed artwork and climate strikes: Germany's weekend protests

Friday’s Global Climate Strike saw activists gather across Europe to demand an end to fossil fuel financing.

Earth News

Could a 'tyre tax' help cut car emissions in the UK?

Particles from tyres could be the next avenue for clean air campaigners to tackle pollution.

Europe News

Brussels calls for driving test overhaul to improve EU road safety

The plans could also see the introduction of a common, digital driving licence.

World News

Car-maker Ford to slash 3,800 in jobs in Europe

The automaker is set to streamline its operations as it battles economic headwinds and increasing competition in electric cars

Earth News

German court rejects climate lawsuit against car maker BMW

The case argued that manufacturers like BMW pose a threat to people's rights if they continue making vehicles that produce greenhouse gas emissions.

Earth News

Should we be worried about air pollution on underground trains?

Many studies over the last few years have revealed high pollution levels on underground trains.

Earth News

Traffic fumes may impair your thinking. These simple steps can help

Scientists find ‘concerning’ links between traffic jams, depression and memory in this first-of-its-kind air pollution study.

Ecotech

This device captures microplastic pollution from car tyres

Meet the award-winning startup that created a device which collects harmful microplastics released from your car tyres.

Travel News

France travel strikes: Expected disruption during tomorrow's walkouts

Check this list of strikes before planning your journey.

World News

Climate activists hijack car adverts to highlight environmental impact

Climate activists have vandalised car industry billboards in a coordinated campaign in Europe to highlight the sector's environmental impact. In Brussels, the action was timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of its International Motor Show.

Earth News

Why does EV driving range drop in cold weather?

South Korea's antitrust regulator is fining Tesla for exaggerating the driving ranges of its electric cars on a single charge.