West Midlands overtakes London in UK’s electric car charger revolution Region has fastest-growing network with number of electric vehicles in Coventry alone tripling in three years
They fought for clean air. They didn’t know they were part of a gas industry campaign Residents around the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were paid to show support for natural gas trucks at community hearings
What should I do with a faulty VW electric car in my garage? I told the lease company I was rejecting the car as it had so many defects but it hasn’t taken it away
Biden sets goal for 50% of new US vehicles to be electric by 2030 President outlines plan to tackle the climate crisis by cutting emissions and tightening pollution standards for cars and trucks
‘What’s the fuss? No fuss!’: readers on their electric vehicles A smooth, clean ride, no shortage of charging points and money saved are points highlighted by EV owners
Experts defend electric cars after Allegra Stratton comments Electric cars able to do long journeys and there are increasing number of chargers on UK roads, say experts
Diesel car suits me better than electric, says PM’s climate spokesperson Allegra Stratton cites time taken to recharge on long journeys, despite average electric vehicle now having range of over 200 miles
Tell us your experiences of driving electric vehicles Electric vehicles are here to stay as new petrol and diesel cars will be banned in the UK from 2030. What are your experiences of driving them?
Leading the charge! Can I make it from Land’s End to John o’Groats in an electric car? New petrol and diesel cars will be banned in the UK from 2030, and sales of electric vehicles are rising fast. But with drivers reliant on charging points how practical is the greener option? One writer finds out
UK government backs scheme for motorway cables to power lorries E-highway study given £2m to draw up plans for overhead electric cables on motorway near Scunthorpe
Nissan to create 400 jobs at Sunderland car factory Decision is part of plan to develop £1bn electric vehicle manufacturing hub at site
Electric cars: UK government urged to prevent ‘charging deserts’ Competition watchdog investigates dominance of one provider across motorway service stations
National Grid to lose Great Britain electricity role to independent operator New controller will be part of overhaul to make the energy system ‘fit for the future’
Green transport can only succeed with a greener grid Analysis: UK power infrastructure needs a big upgrade to tackle a surge in electric vehicles and manufacturing of alternative fuels
EU’s green deal plans launched with ‘make-or-break decade’ warning Crucial period in climate and biodiversity crises flagged at European Commission as sweeping legal targets announced