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BREAKING: Parliament proposes tough new zero emission vehicle targets

Carmaker plans for 95 per cent of its cars to be hybrid by 2030, with remaining five per cent battery electric

But latest forecasts from risk managers DNV GL still predicts 50/50 split between fossil and non-fossil energy sources by mid-century, well short of Paris Agreement targets

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German engineering giant announces new technology it claims will cut nitrogen oxide emissions for diesel cars to a fraction of 2020 limits

Go-Ahead Group snaps up 10 per cent stake in German car sharing start-up Mobileeee for €300,000

Analysis by cap hpi suggests at present some EV models can be sold after a year of ownership for more money than originally purchased

Renewables by far the fastest-growing fuel source over next two decades, according to oil giant, although it expects fossil fuels to still play major role

Two companies will work with Salford University and Upside Energy to trial grid-managing technology using car batteries