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Electric cars in Europe are a third cheaper to operate than combustion engine vehicles, according to a study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). This is due to falling battery costs and rising fuel prices, which increased operating costs for combustion engines by 12 to 36 percent.
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Building with wood could lead to more affordable housing in Europe, with wooden houses costing up to 25 percent less than traditional buildings. The wood construction industry is growing globally and in Europe by an average of 10 percent annually.
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Tesla is rolling out a Full Self-Driving (FSD) update in the US that intervenes and steers autonomously in danger situations, even without driver input. The exact distinction of emergencies and the function's deactivability remain unclear.
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The Greek island of Tilos has abolished its landfill and achieved a recycling and composting rate of almost 90 percent. This surpasses the Greek and EU average, making Tilos the first island with Zero Waste Cities certification.
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Tesla has launched 45 Cybercabs without steering wheels or pedals in Austin, Texas, operating solely autonomously or via remote control. This is under a special permit as the vehicles do not meet US safety regulations for public roads.
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France has permitted test drives of autonomous Tesla vehicles on public roads following discussions with Elon Musk, after prior safety concerns. Five European states have now allowed the use of Tesla's FSD Supervisé since the start of the year.
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In August 2026, 32.4 percent of newly registered passenger cars in Germany were fully electric. CO2 emissions decreased by 18.0 percent to 86.0 g/km.
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Uber has launched robotaxi operations in London, utilizing technology from Wayve. Passengers are informed in advance and can opt for conventionally driven vehicles if preferred. Prices remain unchanged.
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31.4 percent of adults in Germany own an e-bike, a doubling since 2020. Lower Saxony has the highest ownership rate at 39.4 percent. Approximately 12 to 13 percent of adults regularly replace car trips with e-bike use.
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Almost one in three Germans owns an e-bike or pedelec, according to a survey. The number of owners has more than doubled since 2020, with a 3.4 percentage point increase compared to the previous year.
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