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February 05, 2025
Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars

Oslo (AFP) Feb 3, 2025
Almost 96 percent of new cars registered in Norway in January were electric, an unparalled number in the world and close to the country's goal of selling only zero-emission vehicles as of this year. A total of 9,343 new cars were sold in January, of which 8,954 were all-electric, the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) said. Of the 50 most-sold models, only two were non-electric, the first of which came in 33rd place, the OFV said. By comparison, the share of electric cars in Europe was just 13. ... read more
Toyota announces Lexus EV plant in Shanghai
Tokyo (AFP) Feb 5, 2025
Japan's Toyota said Wednesday it will build an electric vehicle plant in Shanghai for its luxury Lexus brand as it raised its annual net profit forecast to almost $30 billion. ... more
EU vows 'action plan' for beleaguered auto sector
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 30, 2025
The EU promised Thursday an "action plan" to help the bloc's beleaguered auto sector as it faces mounting pressure to ease green targets for an industry beset by Chinese competition. ... more
GM reports loss on China hit, projects higher 2025 profits
New York (AFP) Jan 28, 2025
General Motors reported a quarterly loss Tuesday due to costs from restructuring a Chinese venture as the big US automaker forecast higher profits in 2025. ... more
Dutch researchers employ unique e-bike to make cycling safer
Delft, Netherlands (AFP) Jan 27, 2025
Dutch university researcher Holger Caesar heads out into the afternoon traffic on a bicycle like no other, equipped to collect data he believes may one day save lives. ... more
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Singapore to trial self-driving public buses from mid-2026
Singapore (AFP) Jan 27, 2025
Self-driving public buses will start plying routes across parts of Singapore from mid-2026 in a pilot test for their mass deployment, the government said Monday. ... more
Tesla, BMW take EU to court over China EV tariffs
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 27, 2025
Elon Musk's Tesla and German auto giant BMW have challenged EU import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles at the bloc's top court, the European Commission said Monday. ... more
Troubled European carmakers to talk fines and EVs with EU
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Jan 27, 2025
Europe's biggest carmakers will converge on Brussels for talks this week as the EU seeks to chart a way forward for an embattled industry struggling to cope with Chinese competition and climate rules. ... more
Electric vehicles now match traditional cars for longevity
London, UK (SPX) Jan 26, 2025
Battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) have now reached the same lifespan levels as their petrol and diesel-powered counterparts, signaling an important step forward in the push for sustainable tra ... more
As Trump takes aim at EVs, how far will rollback go?
New York (AFP) Jan 22, 2025
As part of his flurry of first-day actions, US President Donald Trump took aim at electric vehicles, a cornerstone of the Biden administration's climate change agenda. ... more
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German car lobby says Chinese investment welcome
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Jan 21, 2025
Germany's auto industry lobby said Tuesday that it welcomed investment from China on its home turf amid rising competition from Asian carmakers. ... more
Charging forward: The impact of electrifying heavy-duty vehicles on the grid
College Station TX (SPX) Jan 20, 2025
Electric heavy-duty vehicles offer significant advantages, including reduced noise pollution and lower emissions. However, there's still a disadvantage to overcome - too many heavy-duty electric veh ... more
Super-sized electric vehicles will not solve the climate crisis
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 20, 2025
As electric vehicles (EVs) grow in both popularity and physical dimensions, the size of their batteries has increased substantially to enhance range and performance. ... more
Beijing 'firmly opposes' US ban on smart cars with Chinese tech
Beijing (AFP) Jan 15, 2025
Beijing on Wednesday said it "firmly opposes" a US move to effectively bar Chinese technology from smart cars in the American market, saying alleged risks to national security were "without any factual basis". ... more
US to ban smart cars containing Chinese tech
Washington (AFP) Jan 14, 2025
The United States finalized a rule Tuesday effectively barring Chinese technology from cars in the American market, taking aim at software and hardware from the world's second biggest economy over national security risks. ... more
Global road transport emissions to peak in 2025: study

Berlin (AFP) Jan 14, 2025
CO2 emissions from road transport could peak worldwide this year thanks to rapid growth in electric vehicles and stricter new regulations, a German think tank said Tuesday. The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimated that vehicle emissions would top out at around nine gigatonnes in 2025, a quarter-century earlier than previously predicted. The volume of emissions would then decline to 7.1 gigatonnes in 2050, the ICCT calculated in a scenario based on environmental rules as ... read more
Global electric car sales rose by 25% in 2024
Paris (AFP) Jan 14, 2025
Electric car sales rose by 25 percent globally last year, surging in China but slowing in Europe, according to figures published Tuesday by the British consultancy Rho Motion. ... more

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Driving autonomous vehicles to a more efficient future
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are becoming an integral part of modern transportation, thanks to advancements in information technology and artificial intelligence. These innovations have made it possibl ... more
Volkswagen deliveries fall in 2024 amid China woes
Berlin (AFP) Jan 9, 2025
Volkswagen vehicle deliveries fell 1.4 percent year-on-year in 2024, the German carmaker said on Thursday, dragged down by fierce competition in China. ... more
China's electric and hybrid vehicle sales jump 40.7% in 2024
Beijing (AFP) Jan 9, 2025
Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles jumped more than 40 percent in China last year, a trade association said on Thursday, as demand for new energy autos continues to surge. ... more
Vortex vehicle computer enhances AI and SATCOM capabilities
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 07, 2025
RuggON, a specialist in ruggedized computing solutions, has introduced the Vortex vehicle-mount computer, designed to integrate advanced AI capabilities and SATCOM readiness. This new system aims to ... more
Invisible man: German startup bets on remote driver
Las Vegas (AFP) Jan 7, 2025
With no one in the driver seat, the SUV pulling up resembles an autonomous robotaxi like those becoming increasingly present in some cities - but the car from German startup Vay is something else. ... more
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