Keywords: Electric vehicles


France introduces new energy-efficiency incentive for used electric cars

France is introducing a new financial incentive aimed at making second-hand electric vehicles more accessible, with buyers and certain leasing customers set to qualify for support through the country's energy-efficiency certificate system. The measure will take effect on September 1, 2026, and forms......

Morocco builds a global platform for industrial investment

Morocco is strengthening its position as an emerging destination for foreign investment, particularly in automotive manufacturing, electric-vehicle batteries, renewable energy and logistics. The country’s strategy is increasingly based on connecting industrial production with modern infrastructure,......

Demographic shifts redraw the global oil map as India and Africa emerge as key growth markets

The global oil market is entering a period of structural change as demographic trends increasingly influence where energy demand is concentrated. While ageing populations are putting pressure on consumption growth in many advanced economies, younger and rapidly urbanising populations in Asia and Africa......

France establishes regulatory framework for autonomous delivery vehicles

France has introduced a new regulatory framework that paves the way for the certification of autonomous delivery vehicles, positioning the country among the first to create rules allowing large self-driving delivery robots to operate legally on public roads. The measure, published in the country's......

Ford unveils affordable Fathom electric pickup to challenge Tesla and BYD

Ford Motor Company has introduced plans for a new affordable electric pickup truck called Fathom, signaling a major step in its strategy to expand its presence in the rapidly growing electric vehicle market. The new model is designed to appeal to budget-conscious buyers while strengthening Ford's......

Republican senators seek to overturn California's vehicle emissions authority

A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at eliminating California's long-standing authority to enforce vehicle emissions standards that are stricter than federal requirements, escalating a political and legal battle over environmental regulation in the United States. The......

Data-driven rankings reshape the search for the best electric car

The growing electric vehicle market has made choosing the right model more challenging than ever. With manufacturers introducing new technologies, longer driving ranges, and faster charging capabilities, consumers are increasingly looking for reliable ways to compare vehicles beyond marketing claims.......

India's E20 fuel transition accelerates demand for CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles

India's transition toward E20 petrol is reshaping consumer preferences, with growing uncertainty surrounding the new fuel standard encouraging more buyers to consider compressed natural gas (CNG), hybrid, and electric vehicles. According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA),......

Morocco accelerates shift toward the electric vehicle value chain

Morocco is accelerating its transformation into a strategic hub for the global electric vehicle (EV) industry, expanding beyond vehicle assembly to strengthen its position across the entire EV value chain. According to a recent analysis by ICEX, Spain's public agency for international trade and investment,......