Europe

“The factory is the product”: Musk’s take on Tesla’s record 2020 deliveries

“The factory is the product”: Musk’s take on Tesla’s record 2020 deliveries

Musk says it is factories, not electric cars, that is Tesla’s main product.
Europe reaches one in 11 electric car sales, 30% are in Germany

Europe reaches one in 11 electric car sales, 30% are in Germany

Nearly one in ten new vehicles sold in Europe is a plug in electric vehicle, and one in three of these are sold in Germany.
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.
Tesla busts $US500 billion barrier, as Musk flags smaller European car

Tesla busts $US500 billion barrier, as Musk flags smaller European car

Tesla skyrockets to almost triple value of Toyota as investors scramble prior to S&P500 inclusion, as Musk hints at smaller EV for Europe.
Tesla Model 3 leads Europe EV sales as electric and hybrid cars overtake diesel

Tesla Model 3 leads Europe EV sales as electric and hybrid cars overtake diesel

Tesla, Volkswagen and Renault lead landmark moment in Europe auto industry in September which saw more electrified vehicles sold than diesel-fuelled.
Electric vehicle sales in Europe expected to triple, but UK faces supply issues

Electric vehicle sales in Europe expected to triple, but UK faces supply issues

Electric vehicles tipped to triple in Europe in 2021, but the UK risks supply issues unless it shapes better laws.
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.
EV sales to reach 45 million by 2040, with total 232 million on the road

EV sales to reach 45 million by 2040, with total 232 million on the road

Wood Mackenzie predicts EV sales will reach 45 million a year by 2040, with total of 323 million EVs on roads around world.