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More renewable and low-carbon fuels will help reduce carbon emissions and air pollution from the EU maritime sector, following the entry into force of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation as of 1 January 2025. …

BYD will launch its new Atto 2 small full-electric SUV in Europe in February, the Chinese EV giant said, adding to competition in Europe’s electric car market. …

Vehicle logistics expert Hödlmayr is taking another important step in its sustainability strategy. …

Mercedes-Benz's core car sales fell in 2024, a tough year for the auto industry marked by waning demand in a weak economy, especially in key market China, the German luxury carmaker said on Friday. …

China’s auto exports are forecast to slow notably this year after holding the export crown for a second year in 2024, with no growth predicted for electric vehicle exports, a major auto association said. …

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has once again been recognised for its sustainability efforts in the EcoVadis sustainability rating, placing it in the top 5 % of all companies assessed. …

Global auto suppliers are working out how much of their production can be moved to the United States, or closer to it, as a defense against tariffs promised by President-elect Donald Trump, according to industry executives at CES in Las …

Volvo Group is building a technology ecosystem that will rely on zero-emission vehicles to fight climate change and on autonomous trucks to increase the efficiency of goods delivery. …

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has joined 47 governments in a joint submission to the final round of negotiations at the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) to adopt a maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emis …

China's car sales maintained their growth pace in 2024 as sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in the world's largest auto market hit a record high amid a brutal price war and with subsidised trade-ins for greener vehicles driv …

A persistent lithium glut and the prospect that some mines could be restarted if prices rise means the battery metal is unlikely to mount a significant recovery this year. …

Renault’s Dacia brand has cut the price of its low-cost Spring electric vehicle by €2,000 in France, part of a wave of expected discounts in Europe this year to boost stagnant EV sales as new CO2 emissions targets take effect. …

It’s hard to overstate the reach CATL has in the world’s electric car market. …

Norwegian shipping company Höegh Autoliners has taken delivery of the third multi-fuel Aurora-class pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) from China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) Haimen Shipyard. …

The UK new car market recorded its second successive year of growth with 1,952,778 new cars reaching the road in 2024 – a rise of 2.6% on the previous year, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trad …

South Africa is poised for Chinese investment in its $27 bn automotive industry after the president signed a tax break for the production of so-called new-energy vehicles into law. …

Luxury vehicle manufacturer JLR has signed up to join UECC’s Sail for Change initiative using low-carbon liquefied biomethane (LBM) in maritime transport to support the company’s sustainability ambitions through decarbon …

The UK passed Germany in 2024 to become Europe’s largest electric-car market, as the country’s EV sales mandate helped it buck a demand slowdown elsewhere in the region. …

Supporting the competitiveness of European companies by reducing administrative burdens, ensuring a level-playing field for EU businesses and investing in vital rail projects, are opportunities for the Polish Government as it takes over …

The Mercedes GLC 350e offers four zones of climate control and its headlights project icons onto the pavement — such as a pedestrian — to warn of coming hazards. …