The Guardian view on a carbon-free economy: no just transition in sight – yet
Factory closures highlight the turbulent shift to a green economy, exposing political challenges and the urgent need for a equitable move to net zero
Early phase-out of full hybrid vehicles may be a political risk too far for UK ministers
Pragmatism will win over purism, unless the government favours early closure for car manufacturers
Tesla shares fall as company reports first decline in annual deliveries
Reduced European subsidies, a US shift to lower-priced hybrids and Chinese competition have squeezed EV maker
UK needs to ban full hybrid cars by 2030 or face net zero ‘catastrophe’, says motoring body
Electric Vehicles UK says hybrids without a plug should be banned or else confidence in electric cars will be damaged
Starmer faces test of climate leadership with big decisions on carbon budget
PM will have to respond to Climate Change Committee’s recommendations on future emissions cuts with drastic changes in many sectors of economy
Can flood of cheap new EVs coming to Europe save its carmakers?
Analysts argue 2024 is minor blip and that lobbying for relaxation of rules could harm industry in long term
Anti-cycling stories are bad for the UK’s health, says Chris Boardman
Racing champion turned active travel advocate criticises parts of the media for safety scaremongering
Disparities in EV charging provision risk drop-off in UK transition, study warns
Exclusive: Report finds poorer areas particularly affected by varying availability and cost of charging electric cars
Nissan shares tumble by most since August amid Honda deal worries
After soaring on news of potential merger, fall reflects concerns about expected terms of deal, say analysts
UK public electric car chargers rose by a third in 2024 to more than 70,000
Number hits record level but rate of growth slows as installers face delays to government funding
So Gloucester services is the best in Britain? Let a true pitstop connoisseur be the judge of that
With its herb garden, deli counter and ‘living roof’, the M5 stop-off is definitely swish. But I’m a Monster Munch man at heart, says service station connoisseur Rich Pelley
US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund
Donations, not restricted by campaign finance laws, come as industries seek favor with incoming administration
Toyota donating $1m to Donald Trump’s inauguration – report
Report comes day after Ford and GM said they would give $1m each as companies look to cozy up with president-elect
BYD construction site in Brazil shut over ‘slavery-like’ conditions
More than 160 Chinese nationals were found living in ‘degrading’ conditions and working excessive hours
UK car industry hails plan for Prius-style hybrids to stay on sale after 2030
Government to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars but will relax rules that force firms to sell more electric vehicles every year