Ed Miliband to give renters more powers to demand electric vehicle charging

Ed Miliband to give renters more powers to demand electric vehicle charging

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United Nations to Finance 68,000 Electric Vehicles to Accelerate E-Mobility in Kenya

United Nations to Finance 68,000 Electric Vehicles to Accelerate E-Mobility in Kenya

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and the World Resources Institute (WRI) have unveiled two climate-focused projects in Kenya, including a five-year, UN-backed financing plan worth between $40 million and $50 million to deploy about 68,000 electric two- and three-wheelers nationwide. Funded through the Mitigation Action Facility, the initiatives aim to scale clean transport, reduce emissions, and enhance food security as part of...
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Ferrari is building the sleekest electric vehicle on Earth—but among those who can afford it, very few will have the opportunity to buy it

Ferrari is building the sleekest electric vehicle on Earth—but among those who can afford it, very few will have the opportunity to buy it

When the Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari announced in early October its first ever fully-electric vehicle, it begged the question “What will a company known for prioritizing speed and sleek design over fuel efficiency bring to this competitive corner of the car market?” While most details about Ferrari’s Elettrica EV, including its appearance and price, remain a mystery ahead of a planned launch in the spring of 2026, the company said it will go from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds;...
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Nissan presents mini electric vehicle with expandable solar roof

The Japanese car maker announced it will show a prototype extendable solar PV rooftop onboard a Nissan Sakura Kei at an upcoming mobility industry event in Japan. October 27, 2025 Valerie Thompson Japan’s Nissan Motor Corporation announced it will show a prototype solar PV-equipped version of its Sakura Kei electric vehicle (EV) at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2025. The Sakura, which measures 3.4 m x 1.5 m with a top speed of 80 km/h, was a top-selling EV in Japan for the three consecutive...
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How does Africa fit into China’s global electric vehicle supply chain?

A road in Casablanca, Morocco. Morocco could play a leading role in Africa’s electric vehicle transition. Image from Wikimedia Commons. License CC BY 3.0. This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate the effects of Chinese development projects abroad. Find more stories here. Over the last decade, Chinese automakers like BYD, Xpeng, Chery, Wuling, and others have expanded...
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Hows does Africa fit into China’s global electric vehicle supply chain?

Hows does Africa fit into China’s global electric vehicle supply chain?

A road in Casablanca, Morocco. Morocco could play a leading role in Africa’s electric vehicle transition. Image from Wikimedia Commons. License CC BY 3.0. This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate the effects of Chinese development projects abroad. Find more stories here. Over the last decade, Chinese automakers like BYD, Xpeng, Chery, Wuling, and others have expanded...
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Karnataka leads electric vehicle push with plan for 1,500 charging stations under PM E-Drive scheme

Karnataka leads electric vehicle push with plan for 1,500 charging stations under PM E-Drive scheme

Bengaluru: Riding on the success of the electric two- and three-wheeler revolution, Karnataka is now accelerating efforts to electrify heavy vehicles, particularly buses and trucks. The govt is preparing to submit a detailed proposal under the Centre’s PM E-Drive scheme to establish 1,500 high-capacity EV charging stations across the state, each supporting fast charging in the 60kW to 240kW range — sufficient to power heavy vehicles for long-distance operations.The move marks the next ph...
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Suniel Shetty on Electric Vehicles: I use them for my daily work and quick city visits

Suniel Shetty on Electric Vehicles: I use them for my daily work and quick city visits

Suneil Shetty with his EVs Suniel Shetty, a staunch supporter of sustainable living, highlights the need to embrace electric vehicles (EVs). He views EVs not as a passing trend but as a vital step toward a greener future. Practicing what he preaches, the actor often opts for his compact EV – an MG Comet – for shorter trips, effortlessly navigating narrow lanes and city traffic.“For my daily work and a quick visit to Athiya’s (his daughter) house in Bandra I take my EV. It’s just too co...
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Electric vehicles sector to employ 100K: Breakdown of where the jobs are

Electric vehicles sector to employ 100K: Breakdown of where the jobs are

Kenya is poised to become the region’s e-mobility hub with the electric vehicles sector set to create at least 100,000 jobs by the year 2030. While the sector is projected to grow by 27 per cent across the continent in the next 15 years, Kenya is among the countries driving the revolution with electric vehicles take over the streets in a slow but steady trend. The E-mobility Sector Investment Prospectus report published by the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) on October 10, 2025 paints a...
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How close are we to solid state batteries for electric vehicles?

How close are we to solid state batteries for electric vehicles?

Superionic materials promise greater range, faster charges and more safety. In early 2025, Mercedes-Benz ran its first road tests of an electric passenger car powered by a prototype solid-state battery pack. The carmaker predicts the next-gen battery will increase the electric vehicle’s driving range to over 620 miles (1,000 kilometers). Credit: Mercedes-Benz Group Every few weeks, it seems, yet another lab proclaims yet another breakthrough in the race to perfect solid-state batteries: next-g...
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