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At least one in twenty car miles driven is now zero emission
According to the SMMT, 24.8% of new cars registered in the UK in June 2025 were pure battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) whilst just 5.6% were diesels. Plug-in hybrids accounted for 11.2%.
Electric vehicles: all you need to know
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are known as pure EVs. They are fully electric, powered by a battery charged from an EV chargepoint, and have zero tailpipe emissions. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are known as
Bumper June for UK new car market as one in
Registrations of vehicles with plugs rose strongly as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) jumped 39.1% to 47,354 units, equivalent to a quarter (24.8%) of the market, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) grew 28.8% to 21,382
How to apply for vehicle eligibility for the
Guidance for car manufacturers on how to apply for their vehicles to be eligible for the Electric Car Grant. The guidance explains: how the scheme works vehicle eligibility the application process
EVs getting cleaner more quickly than expected in Europe:
As Europe''s electricity mix is getting cleaner, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are also offering a larger climate advantage than previously expected, according to the results of a new study
New Study EVs Found 73% Cleaner Than Gas Cars Even With Batteries
The study shows that BEVs sold today produce 73% fewer greenhouse gas emissions over their lifetime than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. That''s a marked improvement from
How is used-vehicle retail changing?
Registration growth in May not enough to bolster EU new-car market Residual value (RV) pressure, emerging Chinese brands, growing profitability and the importance of battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales. Autovista24 journalist Tom
BYD Delivers 382,585 Vehicles in June, BEVs Outpace Hybrids
China''s BYD said on Tuesday it delivered 382,585 vehicles globally in June, marking a 10.5% increase from the same month last year. Of the total, 377,628 were passenger vehicles,
Riding Ireland''s EV Wave
Ireland''s national electricity grid is facing growing pressure as the adoption of electric vehicles accelerates, particularly with the rollout of ultrafast chargers and large-scale commercial charging hubs. These high-powered systems demand
Mercedes-Benz India Reports Record First Quarter Sales
Mercedes-Benz India has announced a record-breaking first quarter with a 10% year-on-year rise in retail sales, reaching 4,238 units from April to June. This increase comes amid a strong
The UK government returns to incentivising EV sales
The UK government has reconfirmed its plans for a ban on pure petrol and diesel vehicle sales by 2030, with hybrid vehicles following in 2035 for cars, leaving only zero emissions vehicles, of
EU Bans New ICE Cars by 2035, Faces Major
Yet, despite the clear urgency to shift towards Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), the current sales figures are troubling. As of mid-2024, BEVs accounted for a mere 12.5% of total vehicle sales. This is a far cry from the
Thinking of Going Electric? Here''s What Irish
Electric vehicles are rapidly becoming the smart choice for Irish drivers. Backed by generous SEAI grants for both vehicles and EV home chargers, they offer lower running costs, cleaner emissions, and convenient charging options
Can electrification breathe new life into the estate car
This decision came amidst escalating industry-wide electrification shifts, emissions targets, and underlining a consumer shift towards SUVs and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Despite the
Europe EV Sales Surge: What the 2025 Numbers Mean for
Battery‑electric vehicles (BEVs) alone grew 23.9 % to more than 412,000 units, even while total new‑car registrations across Europe dipped 1.9 %. That divergence underlines a structural
EU Bans New ICE Cars by 2035, Faces Major
The European Parliament''s decision to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035 is a bold move, signaling a significant pivot towards electric vehicles (EVs) as part of the EU''s ambitious climate goals.
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Imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVS) fell by more than 50 per cent in value during the 12 months to June 2025, when compared with the year prior, according to Stats NZ. The total value of passenger motor vehicle imports for the past
Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles: Opportunities and Challenges
Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), which convert hydrogen into electricity via an electrochemical reaction, offer several benefits compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and battery
Safe Post Crash Management of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs
The project consortium, coordinated byan Austrian Research Institute, is looking for a company (SME or bigger) acting as Original Equipment Manufacturer, who can cover all vehicle-related
Green ''flash'' plates for EVs are rolled out
The green ''flash'' plate is available for all vehicles that produce zero emissions at the tailpipe. This includes fully battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and, in future, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The new plate can be fitted to cars, vans,
EU car registrations down 1.9% in H1 2025, BEVs continue
In the first half of the year, battery-electric cars (BEVs) accounted for 15.6% of the EU market share, an increase from the low baseline of 12.5% in H1 2024. Hybrid-electric car registrations
