The number of electric cars registered in Europe increased by 0.6%
According to the Association of Automobile Manufacturers of Europe, in July this year, 1,025,290 new cars were registered in Europe. Of these, 139,657 units were fully electric cars (BEVs), down 5.9% compared to the same month in 2023. An even greater decrease than that of electric cars is observed in...
Number of electric vehicles worldwide has reached 42 million
The number of electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide continues to grow rapidly, according to the latest figures from Germany's Centre for Solar and Hydrogen Research (ZSW), reports DPA. At the end of last year there were about 42 million electric cars on the road, about 50 per cent more than in...
Renault chief calls for flexibility in timing of European transition to electric cars
The CEO of Renault is Luca De Meo. He expressed some doubts about the timeframe for the transition to electric vehicles in Europe. He argues that the carmaker needs to cut costs if it wants to meet its electric car targets. The transition to electric vehicles plays a crucial role...
Renault starts a program to sell refurbished car parts
The circular economy is a reality for Renault. The French company will refurbish and resell important electric car components. The Renault Group and its subsidiary, The Future Is NEUTRAL, are launching a new auto parts reconditioning activity. It is a European first in the automotive sector. This allows electric vehicle...
Sales of electric vehicles have increased in Europe
Sales of electrified vehicles in the European Union accounted for almost half of all new car registrations in the EU bloc in the first 11 months of 2023, and already exceeded the 50% threshold in November, data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) showed on Wednesday, Reuters reports....
Are electric vehicles the best option for the courier industry?
The imposing switch from using fossil fuels to using electricity to power vehicles is a necessary change, but it’s a change which will impact many industries, including couriering. The courier industry is now considering electric alternatives as a way to reduce its carbon footprint. It contributes to measures for tackling climate change....