Electric Vehicles

Latest figures show zero emission models accounted for nearly 23 per cent of the market for new cars in August

Auto industry hits Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate target for the first time, as demand for electric vehicles increases sharply

Pressure mounts on new government to deliver a more ambitious policy programme to accelerate the decarbonisation of road transport in the UK

ECIU warns low level of awareness of the benefits associated with EVs is hindering adoption of zero emission vehicles

Plus EU faces green taxonomy legal challenge, a €300m boost for Baltic renewables, and climate-friendly food is on the menu for COP29 in our roundup of the top green business news from around the world this week

Ride-sharing giant announces undisclosed investment in UK start-up that is developing AI systems for self-driving cars

Carmaker claims it is first to offer upfront price parity between new EVs and fossil fuelled vehicles on UK market

Minister for Aviation and Maritime celebrates 'next era of aviation' at Aberdeen International Airport's 90th anniversary

REA and Energy Savings Trust roadmap details 'extensive' savings fleet managers can achieve by switching to electric

However, upfront costs, availability of charging points and anxiety about battery range are holding back widespread adoption of EVs, Onward report finds