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EU targets 46% electrification by 2040 as part of Electrification Action Plan

Policy & Standards

EU targets 46% electrification by 2040 as part of Electrification Action Plan

The Commission has also unveiled its review of the EU ETS.

17 July 2026

EVs make up a quarter of all 2026 UK car sales – still short of target

Electric Vehicles

EVs make up a quarter of all 2026 UK car sales – still short of target

“June’s performance is very strong, with battery electric cars reaching their highest market share this year."

07 July 2026

Stellantis announces low-cost electric car to support Europe’s electrification

Electric Vehicles

Stellantis announces low-cost electric car to support Europe’s electrification

"Our customers are calling for a revival of small, stylish vehicles, proudly produced in Europe."

19 May 2026

Zero-emissions truck mandate would cut inflation and transport costs in the UK

Electrification

Zero-emissions truck mandate would cut inflation and transport costs in the UK

The largest annual increase in consumer inflation caused by a zero emissions HGV mandate is 10 times smaller than the impact of the current oil price shock.

18 May 2026

Oil price increase drives 51% surge in European EV sales

Electric Vehicles

Oil price increase drives 51% surge in European EV sales

"At a time when energy security has moved to the top of the political agenda, the EV transition is delivering real and measurable resilience."

21 April 2026

Automotive: Gap between sustainability leaders and laggards is growing

Automotive: Gap between sustainability leaders and laggards is growing

"Ford, Volvo and Mercedes set the curve and demonstrated how much climate laggards like Toyota have fallen behind."

04 March 2026

Mandating large firms to electrify fleets would create the EV demand carmakers need: report

Electric Vehicles

Mandating large firms to electrify fleets would create the EV demand carmakers need: report

An ambitious law requiring companies to electrify their fleets would create demand for 2 million new EVs.

23 February 2026

Nordic countries form front against further weakening of ETS2

Policy & Standards

Nordic countries form front against further weakening of ETS2

ETS2 is set to impose a carbon tax on heating and vehicle emissions from 2028.

18 February 2026

UK’s National Wealth Fund to drive more than £100bn into clean energy sectors

Sustainable Finance

UK’s National Wealth Fund to drive more than £100bn into clean energy sectors

"Accelerate the transition to clean energy, transform communities and strengthen our self-sufficiency."

28 January 2026

Report warns of supply chain tensions threatening EV boom, pushes for battery circularity

Circular Economy

Report warns of supply chain tensions threatening EV boom, pushes for battery circularity

"This is our window of opportunity to turn mineral risk into a competitive advantage."

20 January 2026

US car manufacturers are hitting the brakes on EVs – and paying a hefty price

Electric Vehicles

US car manufacturers are hitting the brakes on EVs – and paying a hefty price

"The business case has eroded due to lower-than-expected demand, high costs and regulatory changes.”

12 January 2026

Electric models spur 3.5% car sales growth in the UK

Electric Vehicles

Electric models spur 3.5% car sales growth in the UK

But a new tax on EVs risks sending "mixed signals" to consumers.

07 January 2026