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
New weather warnings as snow and ice cause travel havoc and school closures in UK Flooding closes main roads as cold air forecast to return from Monday – and possibility of more snow later in week
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
The Guardian view on a carbon-free economy: no just transition in sight – yet Factory closures highlight the turbulent shift to a green economy, exposing political challenges and the urgent need for a equitable move to net zero
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
Starmer faces test of climate leadership with big decisions on carbon budget PM will have to respond to Climate Change Committee’s recommendations on future emissions cuts with drastic changes in many sectors of economy
Disparities in EV charging provision risk drop-off in UK transition, study warns Exclusive: Report finds poorer areas particularly affected by varying availability and cost of charging electric cars
UK public electric car chargers rose by a third in 2024 to more than 70,000 Number hits record level but rate of growth slows as installers face delays to government funding
BYD construction site in Brazil shut over ‘slavery-like’ conditions More than 160 Chinese nationals were found living in ‘degrading’ conditions and working excessive hours
UK car industry hails plan for Prius-style hybrids to stay on sale after 2030 Government to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars but will relax rules that force firms to sell more electric vehicles every year
EU should spare carmakers from ‘punitive’ emissions fines, says Scholz Germany’s chancellor backs auto industry as Volkswagen considers unprecedented plant closures
The Guardian view on Britain’s spluttering EV market: a recharge is needed Editorial: Ministers should be bold and radical in taking measures to boost demand in a key sector of the green transition
Tesla sales in Australia are sliding for the first time. Is it stiff competition or the Musk factor? Sales of Elon Musk-owned carmaker have chalked up an annual drop of nearly 21%, as the overall EV sector growth weakens
China’s share of global electric car market rises to 76% Market share increases after strong demand within country offsets risks from western tariffs on Chinese-made EVs