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EV lifecycle emissions just a fraction of petrol and diesel cars in major economies

EV lifecycle emissions just a fraction of petrol and diesel cars in major economies

BNEF research finds life cycle emissions of EVs are significantly lower than petrol and diesel cars in US, Germany, France, the UK, and even coal-dominated China.
How the UK can phase in EVs and ban all petrol, diesel cars in less than 10 years

How the UK can phase in EVs and ban all petrol, diesel cars in less than 10 years

UK needs millions of new electric vehicles and adequate charging sites to achieve its 2030 target of a full transition to zero-emissions cars. How will it get there?
Fortescue to develop battery-electric haul truck with Williams Advanced Engineering

Fortescue to develop battery-electric haul truck with Williams Advanced Engineering

Fortescue Metals signs agreement with UK-based Williams Advanced Engineering to develop a zero-emissions battery-electric mining haul truck.
Big motorcycle brands join forces to make universal swappable batteries

Big motorcycle brands join forces to make universal swappable batteries

Four of the world’s most recognisable motorcycle brands – Honda, KTM, Piaggio, and Yamaha – to make universal swappable batteries for motorcycles and light electric vehicles.
MG and Porsche electric cars make splash in Australia market

MG and Porsche electric cars make splash in Australia market

MG ZS EV and the Porsche Taycan – the most affordable and most expensive electric cars available in Australia – both make splash on local market amid doubling of electric car sales.
Electric vehicles tipped to reach 58pct of new car sales in China by 2030

Electric vehicles tipped to reach 58pct of new car sales in China by 2030

HSBC predicts almost six in ten new cars sold in China could be electric by 2030, driven by new generation of EV-friendly consumers.
Volvo unveils pure electric C40 SUV, and will only sell it online

Volvo unveils pure electric C40 SUV, and will only sell it online

Volvo adds pure electric C40 Recharge car to zero-emissions line-up, and will only sell it online.
“Slightly better”: How Tesla Model 3 made in Shanghai shapes up to Fremont-made car

“Slightly better”: How Tesla Model 3 made in Shanghai shapes up to Fremont-made car

Side-by-side comparison of China and US Model 3s is the Shanghai-made vehicle is “slightly better”.