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The positive impact of EVs on the climate is being diminished by a growing trend towards larger and heavier cars.

A group of EU countries, led by Germany, is seeking to overturn a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035.

Electrified vehicles accounted for 31% of total new business at Alphabet in 2022.

Mercedes-Benz has applied a series of updates to its GLA and GLB SUV models.

Skoda increased its global revenues by 19% in 2022, despite the challenges caused by supply chain constraints and the war in Ukraine.

Volkswagen has unveiled a concept version of its upcoming ID 2 compact electric car, which is due to launch in 2025.

Four Volvo FM electric heavy duty tractor units have been adopted by DHL Supply Chain, replacing diesel vehicles on a range of activities.

As part of the agreement, Octopus EV will also become BYD’s recommended salary sacrifice partner for their business customers in the UK.

Britain’s ability to compete as an electric vehicle (EV) production leader is at risk unless the Government responds to increasingly fierce international competition from abroad.

Volta Trucks has been granted European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle.

Testing of a dozen electric vehicles (EVs) in identical wintry conditions has revealed real-world ranges of up to a third less than official figures suggest.

Logistics UK is calling on the Government to develop a long-term plan for using low carbon fuels (LCFs).

Fleets can now benefit from a discount on the Tevva 7.5t battery-electric truck after it became eligible for the plug-in truck grant.

A new approach to electrified powertrain development, which aims to cut production and development costs by almost a third, has been unveiled by Nissan.

Hyundai has revealed the second-generation Kona compact SUV, which will go on sale in 2023.

Dylan Setterfield, head of forecast strategy, Cap HPI, explains why the timing of Tesla’s price drop could not have come at a worse time for the used EV market.

Other electric vehicle manufacturers rule out responding with own reductions after rival's cut puts pressure on used EVs.

Tesla will halve its production costs and speed up the time it takes to build a new car, as it plans to launch more affordable models.

First hydrogen is putting its zero-emission LCVs through final testing before deploying the fuel cell vans to fleet customers by the end of March.

Tevva has entered into a strategic partnership with Ecobat for the repair, repurposing and recycling of its lithium-ion batteries.

Australian firm Recharge Industries has bought UK battery start-up Britishvolt which went into administration in January.

Competition in the car market thanks to Chinese manufacturers could drive down the prices of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

BMW has expanded the line-up for its i4 electric car, with a new entry-level eDrive35 variant.

Volkswagen Group is expanding its in-house capability in order to produce an entire electric drive system for future cars and vans.

Local authorities are being urged to ensure new charge points are suitable for electric vans after the Government pledged new funding for councils.

BMW has updated the pricing and specification levels for its i4 electric car, which is on sale now.

Ford will introduce a new type of battery for the Mustang Mach-E this year, which will make the car more affordable.

Mercedes-Benz has launched the EQE SUV, its fourth EQ model to be based on a new bespoke electric platform.

Toyota has updated the Corolla with revised powertrains, updated infotainment and new driver assistance systems.

Ford is cutting one-in-five jobs in the UK over the next three years as part of a major restructuring programme across Europe.

BMW has facelifted its X5 and X6 SUVs with updated styling, new technology and revised powertrains.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is also predicting that the uptake of electric vans will increase by 64.5% in 2023, to 28,000 units.

An Australian firm, Recharge Industries, has been named as the preferred bidder for Britishvolt.

The Dacia Spring has achieved the highest score in Green NCAP’s Energy Efficiency Index and been named as the Best Car overall by the organisation.

Vauxhall has launched the first three models from its GSe electrified performance sub-brand – the Astra GSe, the Astra Sports Tourer GSe and the Grandland GSe.

Polestar has revealed the updated Polestar 2, which features new powertrains and revised front-end styling.

UK car production is at its lowest level since 1956, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Volta Trucks has confirmed customer production orders for the first 300 manufacturing slots of its full-electric Volta Zero, worth more than €85 million (£75m).

BP Pulse has announced the first charging corridor for medium and heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe.

Alfa Romeo has announced its Tonale Plug-in Hybrid SUV has an electric-only range of 49 miles, putting it in the 8% benefit-in-kind tax bracket.