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Renault finance chief Thierry Pieton said the automaker will not follow Tesla in cutting prices for its EVs. Renault expects its sales growth to accelerate in 2024 as it launches a number of new models. …

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications announces the launch of the fifth edition of ‘Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance’. …

Zero emission HGV use trebles in a year – but accounts for just 0.05% of HGVs on the road with end of sale in 2035. Massive manufacturer investment means operators can choose from 27 different zero emission trucks – bu …

Tesla said the new vehicles, including more affordable models, will use aspects of its next generation platform as well as aspects of our current platforms. …

Tesla is hoping to achieve the jobs reduction without forced layoffs.  Tesla is targeting around 400 job cuts at its German factory, or about 3% of the plant's workforce …

In view of the upcoming EU elections, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has set its priorities for the next five years. …

A T&E briefing sets out how to design an environmental score for EVs. …

Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second largest port operator, has announced on 22 April 2024 its Queen Elizabeth II Dock at Eastham will utilise energy from hydropower. …

Automakers from General Motors to Volvo Cars, alongside utilities and charging app operators are calculating their financial cut as EVs that allow their owners to sell power back to grids become a more realistic prospect. …

Employers, trade unions and parking operators are urging the European Commission to maintain a focused approach to certifying, upgrading, building, and funding safe and secure truck parking areas in the EU over the next three years. …

VW said it will take until 2026 to start winning back market share in China. Volkswagen Group faces an uphill battle to convince investors it can turn around its business in China. …

High costs and poor infrastructure are slowing the EV push. …

For some, electric cars from China are the biggest threat to the European, and especially the German car industry. …

Tesla has been slow to refresh its aging models while rivals in China are rolling out cheaper EVs. …

Electric vehicle cognoscenti can breathe a sigh of relief. Comprehensive data now shows EVs are much less likely to burst into flames than internal combustion engine vehicles, according to experts. …

Number of vehicles on UK roads reaches record 41.4 m in 2023, with car ownership up 1.6% to 35,694,845 units. The average car in use saw CO2 emissions decline by -2.1%, notably thanks to incentivised investment by busi …

During the UN’s first annual Sustainability Week, IRU’s Secretary General outlined key actions to continue advancing the sustainability of road transport and its role in global development. …

The World Shipping Council (WSC) is calling on the EU to design policy frameworks that facilitate the essential role of shipping in a globally connected economy and to forge the path to net-zero shipping by 2050 in partnership with indus …

Renault, BMW and Stellantis brands will be headlining the show, while Chinese brands are noticeably absent from the October 2023 event. …

Sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles rose nearly 1%, outpacing BEVs and gasoline and diesel models. …