Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars

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Honda and Nissan join forces on electric car technology to chase Chinese rivals
Deal between Japanese carmakers involves components and software amid race to catch up with Chinese EV firms

Alex Lawson

15, Mar, 2024 @1:32 PM

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How did Norway become the electric car superpower? Oil money, civil disobedience – and Morten from a-ha
More than 90% of new cars sold in Norway are electric. And it all started with some pop stars driving around in a jerry-built Fiat Panda

Sam Wollaston

12, Mar, 2024 @2:41 PM

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Renault wants to charge £7,500 to fix my Zoe electric car
The charger was the only fault, but it would cost more than the car was worth to replace

Miles Brignall

12, Mar, 2024 @7:00 AM

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Oil industry has sought to block state backing for green tech since 1960s
Research shows industry lobbying against support for solar panels and electric cars while enjoying subsidies itself

Ajit Niranjan

08, Mar, 2024 @3:00 PM

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Leftwing group claim responsibility for Tesla factory arson attack in Berlin
Vulkan activist group release 2,500 word letter claiming it set fire to pylon at factory that produces half a million electric cars a year

Kate Connolly in Berlin

05, Mar, 2024 @5:52 PM

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Tesla accuses Australian car lobby group of making ‘false claims’ about Labor’s vehicle emissions plan
Exclusive: Electric car company says Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is running a ‘concerted public campaign’ by suggesting plan would push up price of popular cars

Adam Morton Climate and environment editor

05, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM

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UK new car sales reach highest February figure in 20 years
Purchases of electrical vehicles for commercial fleets power 14% year-on-year rise in 19th month of growth

Julia Kollewe

05, Mar, 2024 @1:46 PM

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Apple reportedly scraps multibillion-dollar plan to build electric car
Reports say tech giant made announcement during meeting and forecast layoffs, ending secretive and resource-heavy project

Nick Robins-Early

27, Feb, 2024 @10:33 PM

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Electric cars produce twice as much CO₂ as trains, says rail group data
Rail Delivery Group said it hopes analysis will allow businesses to make greener travel choices

Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

27, Feb, 2024 @8:49 PM

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Do electric cars have an air pollution problem?
In part seven of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we look at claims friction on brakes and tyres will affect air quality

Jasper Jolly

26, Feb, 2024 @3:15 PM

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Vauxhall’s Luton plant to manufacture electric vans in UK from next year
Owner Stellantis’s decision to invest will safeguard 1,500 jobs at the factory

Jasper Jolly

22, Feb, 2024 @6:00 AM

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Is the car insurance industry driving up prices to take us for a ride?
Premiums have soared but data appears to show numbers don’t add up

Miles Brignall

21, Feb, 2024 @7:00 AM

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