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Mobility

When will EVs and petrol cars cost the same to buy and run?

As our new series The Switch continues, we look at how EVs may be cheaper to run but more expensive to buy, and ask if this is likely to change in the future.

Mobility

Thinking of buying an EV? This is what you need to bear in mind

In the first part of our new series, The Switch, we look at what you need to consider about buying an electric car before you start browsing vehicles.

Business

Tesla unveils long-awaited Robotaxi - is it enough for investors?

Tesla reveals its long-awaited Robotaxi, along with a new Robovan and an upgraded version of its humanoid robot "Optimus". However, the event may not significantly boost Tesla's share prices due to the lack of information exceeding investors' expectations.

Business

Will paying German drivers a bonus for buying electric vehicles work?

SPD proposal to incentivise drivers to ditch polluting vehicles misses the mark, say critics.

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Earth News

Uber calls on EU to ban combustion engines on ridesharing cars by 2030

Multinational ride-hailing company is also calling on binding targets for the production of electric vehicles in the European market along with adequate incentives to ease the climate transition.

Business

The cheapest and most expensive countries in Europe to charge your EV

Euronews Business takes a metaphorical ride across Europe to identify the countries with the cheapest and most expensive public electric vehicle charging rates.

Economy

EU car industry calls for urgent action as EV new car sales tumble

The industry is calling for policymakers to help, saying that, if nothing is done, the required transition will be costly not only to the carmakers but to the economy itself, as well as putting the EU's transition to zero-emission at risk.

Economy

Electric vehicles clog busy Belgian port as demand slumps

With a slowdown in demand for EVs, hundreds sit idle in a busy Belgian port's car park, waiting for buyers and drivers.

Business

EU scales down proposed tariffs on Teslas and other Chinese EVs

Suggested rates have been trimmed because of new information from companies, although EU member states must still vote on the proposals.

Business

No sign of slowdown for Chinese electric car sales, despite EU curbs

The European Union, the US, and Canada have all announced plans to limit Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) over concerns that subsidies provided by the Chinese government are unfair and detrimental to local car makers.

Business

Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles

In alignment with the US, Canada announced a 100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs, including those produced by Tesla. Tesla’s shares fell by 3% on Monday in response to the news.

Business

Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million cars for remote software fix

Tesla is recalling 1.68 million cars in China for a remote software upgrade to ensure that they warn the driver when the trunk is not locked shut, China's market regulator said.

Business

China's EV exports slow in June as EU imposes tariffs

China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) exports grew at a slower pace in June due to the EU’s new tariffs on Chinese EV imports. However, this impact may only be temporary, according to industry officials.

Markets

Tesla shares rocket as Q2 electric vehicle deliveries exceed estimates

Tesla reported second-quarter electric vehicle (EV) delivery numbers that were better than analysts' estimates but the company saw the second consecutive yearly decline, partly blamed on the closure of a German plant.

Business

European ports turned into car parks as EV makers hunt buyers

Sales of electric cars in Europe are relatively low, but it is just one reason why the vehicles are piling up in Europe's major ports.

Business

Stellantis and China's Leapmotor to sell EVs in Europe from September

European carmaker Stellantis on Tuesday said it had formed a joint venture with the Chinese electric vehicle startup Leapmotor that will begin selling EVs in nine European countries later this year.

Economy

Alarming lack of charging points keeps EU climate goals out of reach

The EU needs mass-market adoption of electric cars in all states to achieve Europe’s ambitious CO2-reduction targets but lacks the public charging infrastructure to meet them, according to a new report.

Economy

Electric cars need to be cheaper to reach EU climate goals, says ECA

European electric vehicles are unaffordable for a large number of Europeans, said the EU's external auditor body.

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

Nissan promises aggressive electrification push to cut costs

“Nissan must change. We cannot succeed if we continue along the same path,” the company's CEO said.