Electric Transport

All petrol car sales must stop by 2038 for transport sector to meet net-zero

All petrol car sales must stop by 2038 for transport sector to meet net-zero

The global road transport sector can still reach net-zero emissions by 2050, says BloombergNEF, but only if the last ICE vehicle is sold by 2038.
EU ministers agree to ban new fossil fuel car sales from 2035

EU ministers agree to ban new fossil fuel car sales from 2035

EU member states have approved the end of fossil fuelled passenger cars in 2035, with a query over the use of e-fuel cars in a “carbon neutral” fleet.
Running ships on 100 pct green hydrogen adds “just cents” to freight costs, says study

Running ships on 100 pct green hydrogen adds “just cents” to freight costs, says study

New study debunks shipping industry claims that full decarbonisation of marine transport would result in exorbitant price hikes for consumers.
New standard should prevent “plug war” for megawatt-scale electric truck charging

New standard should prevent “plug war” for megawatt-scale electric truck charging

Standardised high power DC charging connector announced for use with large trucks and other heavy duty applications.
Scania unveils new range of heavy duty electric trucks

Scania unveils new range of heavy duty electric trucks

Swedish commercial truck maker Scania unveils new line of battery-electric trucks offering range of up to 350km and charging at up to 375kW.
Stark Varg: The electric motorcycle unicorn rises

Stark Varg: The electric motorcycle unicorn rises

“Game changing” is the only way to describe the Stark Varg: it is the very latest, highest specification all electric dirt bike the world has seen yet.
Australian team to enter new series of Extreme E off-road, all-electric vehicle races

Australian team to enter new series of Extreme E off-road, all-electric vehicle races

XE Sports Group – sports arm of EV Direct – raises its hand to enter the Extreme E electric car off-road racing event.
Stellantis and Toyota join forces on electric commercial van

Stellantis and Toyota join forces on electric commercial van

Dutch automotive powerhouse to expand partnership with Toyota to deliver a new large-size commercial van, including battery electric model, in Europe.