Last thing we need is a ‘cosy consensus’ on climate crisis, warns Ed Miliband Labour’s leader on climate says Boris Johnson must face up to ‘terrifying’ challenge of stopping global warming
Leading the charge: how the hospitality sector is building Australia’s EV network Instead of waiting for the government to step up, hotels, Airbnb hosts and other operators are installing micro EV chargers
‘Still far too low’: Australia’s electric vehicle industry says fourfold imports jump not enough Latest EV results welcomed as signal of growing demand and recovering economy but growth achieved off very low base
Labour to outline plan to spark electric car ‘revolution’ across UK Ed Miliband says party would provide interest-free government loans for up to 1m households
UK slashes grants for electric car buyers while retaining petrol vehicle support Car industry dismayed as green car subsidy cap also lowered with immediate effect
Why Japan’s carmaking heavyweights could be facing an electric shock Analysis: The rapid development of battery-only cars is eclipsing petrol vehicles and even hybrids, leaving Japan’s big producers racing to catch up
We must do more to drive the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia Changes to taxes and planning laws, and a national approach, should be priorities to make Australia a leader in the rollout of low-emissions vehicles
Foxconn says it might revive Wisconsin plant to make electric cars Residents forced to move in 2017 when site was earmarked for LCD screen production
Elon Musk’s Tesla lobbied UK to raise tax on petrol and diesel Electric carmaker’s submission to the government said grants for battery powered cars could be revenue-neutral
Car industry lobbied UK government to delay ban on petrol and diesel cars Carmakers argued strongly against a ban earlier than 2040, in written submissions seen by the Guardian
New US vehicles must be electric by 2030 to meet climate goals – report Joe Biden needs ‘visionary target’ of cutting US emissions by 60% over 2005 levels
NSW to go it alone on vehicle emissions standards to avoid becoming ‘dumping ground’ Leaked document reveals plan to harmonise regulations with European standards and encourage electric vehicle uptake
Australia lags the world on electric vehicle choice and it’s hurting take-up, industry says Without policies to encourage buyers, new EV models are unlikely to reach Australia, which could be targeted as a dumping ground for petrol cars
Tesla share price plunge knocks $267bn off market value Decline wipes billions off Elon Musk’s fortune as investors fear firm is vastly overvalued
From forecasts to furlough: what to expect in the budget Rishi Sunak is expected to lay foundations for post-Covid recovery and address the impact of the pandemic