Europe Invests Billions in Battery Recycling to Fuel EV Revolution
Automakers, big and small, are investing heavily in the development of a wide range of electric vehicle (EV) models, as consumer interest in cleaner cars increases. Europe is expected to lead the world in EV uptake, as several countries introduce…
EVs Sold In Europe Will Need A Battery Passport From 2027
Electric vehicles sold in the European Union from February 2027 will need to come with a battery passport that provides details about the supply chain, sources, and other info on the battery pack’s raw materials. While regulators in the European…
EU and UK Agree Rules of Origin Agreement to Avoid Tariffs on EVs
The UK Government has finalised a deal with the EU to extend trade rules on electric vehicles (EVs) until the end of 2026. This agreement will postpone ‘rules of origin’ requirements and the imposition of 10% tariffs on EVs. The…
Europe Must Democratise the Electric Car for the 80%
William Todts is the executive director of the clean mobility NGO Transport & Environment. Monique Goyens is the director general of BEUC, the European consumer organisation. Less than a month ago, Executive Vice-President Šefčovič and Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra committed to…
Hero MotoCorp to Foray into Europe With EV Range Next Year
The world’s leading two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Tuesday said it will foray into the European market with its electric scooter range next year. The company plans to introduce the VIDA V1 electric scooter range in Spain, France and the…
Kia Introduces Plug&charge Technology For Electric Vehicles In Europe
Kia is set to launch Plug&Charge technology for its electric vehicles in Europe, starting with the EV9. This innovative charging technology allows Kia customers to easily connect their EV with any Plug&Charge capable public charging station, without the need for…
A Trade Reprieve Won’t Fix The Eu’s Failures On Electric Vehicles
Every 10 years or so, it seems, another industry is nominated to be the new primary combat theatre for trade wars involving China. (This is distinct from eternal wars of attrition such as the steel sector.) In the 2000s, it…
Germany Leads Push To Delay Electric Vehicle Tariffs Between Eu And Uk
Germany is leading a European push to accept a British request for a delay to tariffs on electric vehicle sales between the UK and the EU, as industry warned the duties would cost billions of euros and reduce the workforce….
BYD Seal U SUV Heading To European Markets In EV And PHEV Forms
The European version of the BYD Song Plus Champion Edition already unveiled in China has been launched at the Munich Motor Show. It is dubbed the BYD Seal U and has a design very similar to the Seal sedan, albeit in SUV…
Fisker Rolls Into Three New European Markets
Fisker Inc. (FSR) is expanding its reach as it expands into three new European markets. Fisker will begin delivering its electric vehicles to Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands next month. It will use the “lounge” showroom model it recently debuted…
