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Mobility

Euroviews. We can't hesitate with autonomous driving like we did with electric

Let's propel the automotive industry into a future where autonomy is not just a possibility but a reality, Henrik Green writes.

Business

VW and other European electric car makers fight to catch up with China

Volkswagen and other European giants risk falling behind in an industry where manufacturing and sales dynamics are changing with incredible speed.

Economy

What Europe needs to get on with the clean energy transition

Europe is not on track with its energy transition goals, but is in a good position to succeed in reaching them, French multinational energy management group Schneider Electric tells Euronews Business.

Green News

Budget watchdog enters political fray with warning over petrol car ban

The European Court of Auditors has strongly denied any political intent behind its decision to warn a looming ban on the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars could lead to an influx of electric car imports from China.

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Business

Tesla cuts cost of electric vehicles globally, including in Europe

Shortly after announcing thousands of jobs are to go, Tesla reveals it is cutting the price of its electric vehicles around the world, including in Europe.

Business

Car sales in Europe decline: Is the future of electric cars at stake?

In March, car sales in the EU registered a decline with consumer behaviour trends shifting.

Business

Blackstone buys EV gigafactory land, quelling UK net-zero dreams

This move could significantly slow down Britain’s ambitious net-zero plans to increase lithium battery production domestically, in order to decrease dependence on China.

Business

Tesla cuts 10% of its workforce in global efficiency drive

Tesla's drastic layoffs may be a response to changes needed in the wake of the disappointing last quarterly delivery report.

Business

VW electric car sales plunge: Why are Europeans returning to petrol?

Sales of Volkswagen electric vehicles in Europe fell by almost a quarter in the first three months of the year as consumers returned to petrol.

Business

Volvo sees record sales in March boosted by electric SUV sales

Volvo Cars saw robust sales in March 2024, boosted by the growing popularity of their fully electric and plug-in hybrid models.

Germany

German officials break ground for major electric car battery factory

3,000 jobs will be created at the Northvolt plant in the town of Heide in Schleswig-Holstein.

Lifestyle

Take a look at these stunning vintage vehicles at Birmingham car show

At the Classic Car and Restoration Show in Birmingham, enthusiasts come together to showcase their cherished vehicles and share their passion with others.

Business

Chinese battery maker plans to build UK’s biggest gigafactory

EVE Energy has allegedly pledged an initial £1.2 billion to create a battery plant on the outskirts of Coventry, England.

Climate

‘White gold’: Lithium is key to EVs but at what cost to locals?

Native groups in South America sit on $1 trillion of lithium but at what cost to their water, culture and livelihoods?

Business

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi expected to start EV sales this month

Xiaomi was one of the few new electric vehicle manufacturers to get approved by China, amidst a rush of prospective new entrants wanting to take advantage of the country's EV boom.

Business

Tesla shares plunge after disappointing car sales in China

Tesla shares hit as sales in China drop dramatically because of a lack of demand over the Lunar New Year.

Business

Here's where Britain's biggest EV factory is going to be built

Tata has announced it is to set up its first gigafactory outside India in Somerset, with battery production likely to start in 2026.

Scenes

Watch: The eco-entrepreneur sparking the electric vehicle revolution in Nigeria

In partnership with Media City

Mustapha Abubakar Gajibo is a pioneer on a mission to turn Nigeria's roads green

Eco-Innovation

Batteries made from woodchips could clean up the EV industry

The material will soon be manufactured in the EU and US, reducing dependence on Chinese supplies of graphite.

Experiences

Sustainable family travel: How to plan a greener summer holiday

Worried about your travel footprint? Here’s how to reduce the impact of your family holidays.