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PM gears up for clash with Brussels in free trade deal talks, as EU insists level playing field needed for close future relationship

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European Commission President warns nations it will tax products imported into EU unless a “global level playing field” is established

EU urged to step up ambition on slashing greenhouse gas emissions as key climate meetings loom

Latest preliminary estimates show continued fall in emissions across the EU, but spark concern about slow progress on transport and energy

Large numbers of electric cars are finally being brought to market as manufacturers gear up to comply with emission rules

Prime Minister sought changes to terms of future relationship with EU that would renege on commitment to 'level playing field', reports suggest

Pilot facility designed to recycle rare earth metal magnets from hard disk drives, household appliances, electric vehicles, and wind turbines

European car buyers will have 214 electric and plug-in hybrid models to choose from as carmakers race to capitalise on demand

New analysis for Transport & Environment suggests EVs are likely to play critical role in emerging smart grids across the continent