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UK Car Industry May Not Survive Without Help, Industry Veteran Says
The UK's car industry could vanish without a substantial subsidy package similar to those offered by the US and EU, according to industry veteran Andy Palmer. Palmer, now chairman of electric battery firm InoBat, warned that a failure to offer subsidy packages would...
EU Agrees to Expand Recharging and Alternative Refueling Stations
The European Union has agreed to increase the number of recharging and refueling stations for alternative fuels across Europe as part of its goal to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. According to Swedish minister for...
U.K.’s VRA Calls for Standard Battery Health Checks in Used EV Sector
The Vehicle Remarketing Association, a U.K.-based trade association representing the used vehicle sector, has called for an industry-standard battery health check to reassure the public about the safety of used electric cars. VRA Chair Philip Nothard said that while...
Chinese EV maker Nio Inc Testing High-Speed Battery Swapping Stations
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio Inc has announced that it has begun testing new battery swapping stations in China that are faster and more efficient than previous models. This is part of the company's ongoing effort to establish battery swapping as a viable...
‘EVs are Heavy’ — Weighty Challenge in Achieving Sustainable Mobility
Electric vehicles have been hailed as a key solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality in cities. They offer a cleaner, quieter and more sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel-powered cars. As with any new technology, however,...
EU Approves 2035 Ban on Fossil Fuel Cars as Germany Lifts Veto
On Monday, the European Union's 27 member states endorsed Berlin's resolution that lifted its opposition to a proposed plan to discontinue sales of new fossil fuel vehicles by 2035. A representative of Sweden, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, said that...
Tesla’s Giga Berlin Factory Reaches 5,000 Cars Per Week Milestone
Tesla's Giga Berlin factory has achieved a new milestone by reaching a weekly production rate of 5,000 cars. The factory employees marked this achievement by celebrating the "volume production" on Saturday. Located 30 kilometers southeast of Berlin city center, the...
Renault, Nissan Discuss EV Charging Collaboration in Europe
Renault is in talks with Nissan regarding the possibility of collaborating on electric vehicle charging services in 11 European nations. According to Nicolas Schottey, the CEO of Renault's charging unit, discussions have already begun in France, with an emphasis on...
Environmental Experts Denounce Proposal that May Delay EU’s Shift to EVs
Environmental experts have voiced their opposition to the European Commission's recent proposal to permit e-combustion engine cars on European roads beyond 2035, which would hinder the region's transition to electric cars. After Germany pushed for a complete ban on...