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Mobility

Tesla makes money on car sales for the first time in two years

Sales of cheaper models boosted the EV maker, which had relied on selling carbon credits to rival manufacturers to post profits for eight quarters in a row.

Europe News

Brussels to install 11,000 electric charging stations by 2035

The European Commission recently announced it wants to ban the sale of all petrol and diesel cars by 2035.

Green News

Watch this Formula E car made out of ice melt on the streets of London

A life-size ice replica of a Formula E car is melting rapidly in London to raise awareness around ice restoration in the Arctic.

Mobility

Tesla's self-driving subscription frustrates its early customers

The EV maker partly rolled back a decision to charge over €1,000 for an upgrade that some buyers claim their cars should have included anyway.

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Home

Tech this week: Goodbye Pepper and Facebook extremists

A friendly robot reached the end of the road this week, while Facebook tested new pop-ups that ask if you're feeling a little radicalised.

United Kingdom

New battery 'gigafactory' for electric cars unveiled by Nissan

The Japanese carmaker says the new investment at its Sunderland site represents 6,200 jobs for the group and its UK suppliers.

Europe News

MEPs give final approval to EU's 2050 climate neutrality target

The new EU Climate Law increases the EU’s 2030 emissions reductions target from 40% to at least 55%.

Money

Bitcoin rebounds after Elon Musk confirms Tesla may accept it again

Accused again of market manipulation, Bitcoin bounced nearly 10 per cent in value after Elon Musk tweeted Tesla could once again accept it as payment.

Tech News

Ferrari picks new CEO with tech background to lead move to electric

New CEO Bernedetto Vigna's experience with tech firm STMicroelectronics will help the Italian luxury brand launch its first electric car by 2025.

Smart Regions

The European initiative helping tourists to discover nature in a sustainable way

In partnership with the European Commission

On the Spanish-Portuguese border, a sustainable tourism project is encouraging visitors to discover the natural and cultural heritage of this area with electric vehicles over a distance of more than 1000 kilometres.

Tech News

Is Elon Musk planning to open a 50s Diner for Tesla drivers?

The move hints at the electric car company's potential plans for its worldwide car charging network.

Eco-Innovation

Meet clean energy’s unlikely secret weapon: Scented candles

Batteries derived from organic materials are clean energy’s fresh focus.

Mobility

Are hydrogen-powered cars steering Australia to a greener future?

Hydrogen cars get a boost in Australia as the first publicly available hydrogen refuelling station gets its ‘green’ stamp of approval from the Smart Energy Council.

Mobility

Get behind the wheel of the newest electric cars at Shanghai auto show

The latest electric cars and intelligent driving solutions are taking centre stage at this year's Shanghai Motor Show, the industry's biggest event of the year.

Green News

63% of European city dwellers want a ban on petrol and diesel cars

A majority of people across 15 European cities support only emission-free cars being sold after 2030.

Partner content

EV expansion, ski resort crisis and finding the right staff: winter business challenges

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

On Business Line this month we speak to the CEO of Profinda, a company that uses AI to connect employers with employees worldwide. We delve into the expansion of EVs and take a look at how European ski resorts are struggling during the pandemic.

Europe News

Recycling batteries key to EU's electric car drive, says minister

Brussels wants the EU to become one of the world's top lithium battery producers as part of its push to get more electric cars on Europe's roads.

Eco-Innovation

Electric conversions of classic cars could grow by 500% in 2021

Old-timer Rolls-Royces and Jaguars get an electric makeover by a company in Silverstone, UK.

Eco-Innovation

The 6 most in-demand jobs for a greener future

How careers in sustainability could play a massive role in the COVID-19 economic recovery.

Eco-Innovation

Millions of CO2 emissions come from failed driving tests, says study

A new report assesses the impact of failed driving tests on carbon emissions and how the pandemic plays a part.