Australians drive some of the dirtiest vehicles in the world, according to a transport study, which found they are more polluting than vehicles in Romania, Croatia and Bulgaria.

Sales of new electric vehicles in China hit 1.277 million in November, the fourth consecutive month to surpass one million units sold, and taking its total market share to 52 per cent.

Registrations of new battery electric vehicles in UK reached 38,581 in November accounting for just over a quarter of the overall market, and making it second biggest EV market in Europe.

Janus Electric CEO Lex Forsyth announces first electric road train, which he describes as the “heaviest road-going electric truck in the world”.

EV prices in Germany rose 7.5 pct on average in 2024 - driven by bigger jumps at the top end. But in China, EV prices fell five percent - both for entry-level and top models.

Chinese EV makers all report record sales in October, although plug in hybrids are showing more spectacular growth.