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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. …

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

With an increasing focus on sustainability, the leading RoRo shipping companies are introducing more environmentally friendly methods to meet customer demands while preserving the oceans and maritime life. …

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

In March 2024, the European Union car market experienced its first decline of the year, registering a 5.2% decrease to 1 m units. …

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 …

At their meeting in New York on 16 April 2024, UN and IRU leadership explored collaboration to advance the role of road transport in realising the Sustainable Development Goals. …

Charging is perceived as one of the biggest barriers to people switching to electric vehicles, but the picture is improving fast, new analysis shows. …

After several years of development, tests, and test-loadings, Axess Logistics has, with the Austrian vehicle producer Kässbohrer, developed a High & Heavy-trailer that lives up to the high standards of our customers …

BMW rebuilt its EV plans after a slow start with the i3 hatchback. …

The new infrastructure, which began operating in a trial period in December 2023, will generate 2,297 MWh/year, that is to say, 3.5% of the electrical energy consumed by the Valencian docks. …

The company joins the cluster with the aim of contributing to the construction of a more sustainable and connected future Sesé has been accompanying the automotive industry as a strategic partner in it …

The Italian government will offer Dongfeng options for production sites in the next few weeks. …

IMO’s Facilitation Committee has taken steps to further advance the digitalization of the shipping sector, while addressing cyber-security threats and the regulation of new technology such as autonomous ships.  …

EU countries have started implementing the bloc’s new truck tolls, including new CO₂-based ones. Whether they’re new or additions to existing systems, they will have a big impact on logistics. What will those be? …

Nissan says the process will reduce manufacturing costs by 10%. …