How Trump tariffs could upend car markets in Europe, the US and China Levies threaten exporters to US market, while scrapping of subsidies will hit EV sales – and Tesla could gain
Tesla takes EU to court over tariffs on EVs made in China Elon Musk’s company still imports large number of cars into Europe from its Shanghai factory
‘A tax on living greener’: how can Britain make charging EVs cheaper? The high cost and low availability of charging for those without driveways is hindering the UK’s EV economy
Electric cars in UK last as long as petrol and diesel vehicles, study finds International research team based findings on 300m records from MOT data to estimate failure rates of all cars
Explained: how Trump’s day one orders reveal a White House for big oil From LNG to drilling in Alaska, here’s everything you need to know about Trump’s energy and climate executive orders
Deportations, tariffs, pardons: what Trump has planned for day one The incoming president is ready to sign a slew of executive orders on day one of his second term. Here’s what’s planned
Trump revokes Biden order that had set 50% electric vehicles target for 2030 President tells crowd that US ‘will not sabotage our own industries while China pollutes with impunity’
UK charging firm warns over changes to electric car sales amid ‘difficult’ market Pod Point reports weak demand for new cars as government says no firms will pay fines over ZEV mandate
All carmakers in UK to escape fines for missing electric car sales targets in 2024 Analysts say use of ‘flexibilities’ to avoid penalties shows that zero-emissions mandate does not need to be relaxed
BT axes EV charger scheme after installing just one out of 60,000 Telecoms company hoped to convert roadside cabinets into charge points but will now shut down its sole installation
Amazon makes ‘largest ever’ UK order of electric trucks to cut carbon emissions Online retailer will also begin its first large-scale deliveries by train and trial heavy post-style carts
Warmer homes and healthier people: what’s not to like about a low-carbon future? Challenges of hitting net zero emissions are often discussed, but little focus is given to the gains of living in a low-carbon world
Elon Musk’s Tesla has received almost £200m in UK grants since 2016 Bulk of funds for electric vehicle firm relate to government’s plug-in car grant, analysis finds
Record number of electric cars were sold in UK during 2024 Environmental groups urge government to keep tougher green targets as industry argues they are unsustainable
Early phase-out of full hybrid vehicles may be a political risk too far for UK ministers Pragmatism will win over purism, unless the government favours early closure for car manufacturers