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Three Innovations That Could Transform the Electric Vehicle Industry
The electric vehicle (EV) industry is often seen as a critical ally in combating climate change and decarbonizing transportation. However, as the EV market expands, it becomes clear that electrification alone is...
China Opens Its First Carbon-Neutral Highway
China has officially inaugurated the Jinan-Hefei (G35) highway, its first carbon-neutral highway, marking a significant step toward sustainable transport infrastructure. The highway has been expanded to 152.7 kilometers.
Upgraded to eight lanes, it...
Recycling Battery Metals Could Supply Up to a Quarter of Europe’s Electric Cars by 2030 – Study
Recycling could enable Europe to cut its reliance on EV battery mineral imports by up to a quarter by the end of the decade, a new study finds. Materials from end-of-life batteries...
How Far Behind Are Airlines in Transitioning to Eco-Friendly Fuels?
A report by Transport & Environment (T&E) highlights the significant challenges facing the aviation industry in adopting sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). According to the report, the majority of airlines (87 percent) are...
EU: Decline in Sales of Electric and Diesel Vehicles in 2024
The European Union's automotive market saw a modest but encouraging growth of 1.1 percent in new car sales in October 2024, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).
As reported...
Electric Vehicle as an Energy Storage Solution
Electric vehicles (EVs) hold untapped potential to enhance the shift to clean energy and transform the energy system. Findings from a study by the Fraunhofer ISI and ISE Institutes, published by Transport...
Hungary Launches Program to Build Chargers in Underserved Municipalities
In an effort to improve electric vehicle infrastructure, Hungary’s Ministry of Energy is launching a new program in early November focused on setting up charging stations in parts of the country where...
Automotive Industry at a Crossroads – Slovenia Prepares Necessary Measures
The significant changes, challenges, and ambitious goals in the automotive industry, which we recently wrote about, could lead to far-reaching consequences. The Slovenian Minister of Economy convened a meeting with representatives from...
Why the 2035 Zero-Emission Car Target Is Crucial
1. Why is it important for the climate, the economy and jobs in Europe?Economy and jobsMaintaining the ambition of the EU car CO2 standards, including the 2035 100 percent zero emission target...
Crisis in the German Auto Industry Points to Deeper Problems and New Changes
The German automotive industry is facing a serious crisis in the sector. One of the factors is the not-so-speedy transition to electric vehicles (EV), along with high expectations and set goals. While...
US Auto Companies Will Receive Aid for Transition to Electric Vehicles
The United States is preparing to assist its auto suppliers in adapting to the transition from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. With this goal, the White House has announced the creation of...
For the First Time, Electric Cars Outnumber Gasoline Vehicles on Norway’s Roads
Norway has confirmed its leadership in the global transition to electric vehicles, as recent statistics demonstrate. For the first time in history, the number of electric cars has surpassed the number of...
Car manufacturers have clear pathways to meet their EU climate targets next year due to the expected rapid growth in electric car sales, new analysis shows. Electric cars (BEV) should reach between 20-24...
The corporate sector continues to lag behind private households for EV uptake
The EU's corporate car market stagnation is explained by poor progress in fleets electrification in Germany, France, Italy and Spain.The corporate sector continues to lag behind private households in terms of electrification,...
How hybrid planes could make aviation more sustainable
Aviation accounts for around percent of global annual CO2 emissions, but it is often regarded as one of the most challenging industries to decarbonize. This is because the number of people travelling by...
Croatia Invests 200 Million Euros in Electric Vehicle Chargers
To achieve the desired 15 percent share of electric vehicles in the European Union, the EU adopted the Regulation on the Deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure (AFIR) on April 13 this year,...
