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California approves $US28 million for zero and low-emission cars and trucks

California approves $US28 million for zero and low-emission cars and trucks

California Air Resources Board approves $US28 million ($A37 million) in funding to support transition to cleaner vehicles.
European Union drafts ambition for 30 million electric cars by 2030

European Union drafts ambition for 30 million electric cars by 2030

EU plans target for 30 million electric cars on roads by 2030, and zero emissions ships and planes by 2035, as part of a broad strategy to cut emissions.
Germany’s economy minister wants electric car subsidies extended until 2025

Germany’s economy minister wants electric car subsidies extended until 2025

Germany’s economy minister joins growing chorus of calls for extending subsidies to boost rollout of electric cars.
UK and Europe to declare war on new petrol and diesel car sales

UK and Europe to declare war on new petrol and diesel car sales

Conservative UK government is set to announce a ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and the European Union may do so by 2025, according to new reports.
Model 3 achieves record low energy consumption in driving efficiency test

Model 3 achieves record low energy consumption in driving efficiency test

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus can achieve a market-leading 11.9kWh per 100km energy consumption, new testing shows.
Forget your fixie, we’re more likely to ride bikes if they can carry stuff

Forget your fixie, we’re more likely to ride bikes if they can carry stuff

Cutting emissions can be as simple as walking or riding but first, bikes need to be useful.
VW CEO says diesel too cheap for more ambitious clean transport targets

VW CEO says diesel too cheap for more ambitious clean transport targets

VW boss Diess says diesel must become more expensive to allow for faster transition of car industry to comply with climate targets proposed by EU.
“Wolf in sheep’s clothing”: What’s wrong with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

“Wolf in sheep’s clothing”: What’s wrong with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

Plug in hybrids are touted as transition drivetrain that can help drivers take first step towards zero emissions future, but rarely operate without fossil fuels.