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I quit my job as a banker to teach people about electric cars

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Aidan McClean’s new book tackles the misinformation around electric vehicles and climate disaster....

Electric car 'devoured by rodents' leaves man with €5,000 repair bill

By Natalie Huet Rodents chewing on wires isn’t new. But that’s small comfort for someone who spent thousands on an EV that’s now completely useless. ADVERTISEMENT When Samil Sanal started his electric car for a regular day...

War in Ukraine could escalate already soaring car prices and shortages

By Associated Press Just as the car industry hoped to recover from COVID shutdowns and a computer chip shortage, the war in Ukraine is causing a set of new problems. ADVERTISEMENT BMW has halted production at two...

Electric vans are 25% cheaper to run than diesel, study finds

By Tom Bateman & Reuters European van operators would save fuel costs by going electric, but are being put off by higher upfront costs and a lack of charging infrastructure, a new report says. ADVERTISEMENT The average electric...

7 of the biggest myths about electric cars debunked by experts

As the energy crisis gets worse, many of us are left wondering: could an electric vehicle offer a helping hand? ADVERTISEMENT The knock-on effects of the energy crisis are being felt everywhere, and it’s a cause...

How can we make electric car batteries sustainable?

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. A global transition to a low-carbon world means moving away from environmentally harmful...

Tesla's first European ‘Gigafactory’ opens near Berlin

By Euronews with AP & Reuters Tesla is currently Europe’s second largest EV manufacturer, behind German carmaker Volkswagen. ADVERTISEMENT Electric car manufacturer Tesla opened its first European factory on the outskirts of Berlin on Tuesday, complementing its other...