The Commission asks that every new passenger-car or van model must be at least 85 % reusable/recyclable and 95 % reusable/recoverable by mass, a threshold that already exists but is now implemented only via a directive; the regulation would make it directly binding EU-wide. From 2030, 25 % of a vehicle’s plastics must come from recycled sources […]
The Commission’s plan faces multiple hurdles: massive capital needs for megawatt charging hubs and grid upgrades; battery weight and range limits that cut payloads; dependence on scarce raw materials; uneven state-aid capacity among Member States; uncertain resale values without a robust battery-health market; and a looming skills gap as combustion-engine jobs disappear. integrated rail/road/ports-waterways freight transport, with […]
The European Commission has unveiled a sweeping “Roadworthiness Package” that promises to make Europe’s highways cleaner and far safer. By 2050 the plan could save 7 000 lives, prevent 65 000 serious injuries and crack down on odometer fraud, all while moving your car’s paperwork to a tap-on-screen digital passport. By eEuropa 8 MINUTES […]
