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Shipping giant Maersk ups order for green methanol-powered vessels

Shipping giant Maersk ups order for green methanol-powered vessels

Danish shipping giant Maersk increases order for methanol-fuelled container vessels, and looks for sources of the renewably-produced fuel.
UK domestic flights could be all-electric from 2028

UK domestic flights could be all-electric from 2028

Domestic flights across the UK could consist of only electric and hydrogen aircraft from 2028, but better policy to guide the transition is needed.
Perfect match: Kia debuts electric high-performance EV6 at Australian Open

Perfect match: Kia debuts electric high-performance EV6 at Australian Open

Australian Open major sponsor Kia debuts all-electric EV6 in key handover event ahead of tennis tournament’s official opening on Monday.
Tesla “Full Self-Driving” suite under review ahead of price rise

Tesla “Full Self-Driving” suite under review ahead of price rise

Tesla FSD beta software under review by Californian motor authority to determine if more regulatory oversight is needed ahead of price rise on Monday.
Škoda teases Enyaq iV coupé, hinting at Tesla Model Y rival

Škoda teases Enyaq iV coupé, hinting at Tesla Model Y rival

European carmaker Škoda reveals new sketches of upcoming 2022 Enyaq iV coupé ahead of late January reveal.
Smart charging vital for EVs to rely on solar, says Swiss study

Smart charging vital for EVs to rely on solar, says Swiss study

Charging electric vehicles with residential rooftop solar only is well within realm of plausibility, according to new Swiss study. But how it’s done will be key.
Pure electric car brand Polestar hits 29,000 sales in 2021

Pure electric car brand Polestar hits 29,000 sales in 2021

Swedish electric automaker Polestar achieves 29,000 global sales in 2021, representing year-on-year growth of over 185%.
EV maker Rivian is considering making electric bicycles

EV maker Rivian is considering making electric bicycles

American EV start-up Rivian files to expand its trademark to include electric bicycles.