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 […]
The European Union aims to lead the global energy transition by promoting clean energy use, especially in transport and heating, to reduce emissions. However, its increase in customs duties on imported vehicles and technologies from third countries raises questions about the true intentions behind this policy. While the European Commission advocates for a rapid transition […]
This week, in a groundbreaking vote, the European Parliament took radical measures to dramatically reduce vehicle emissions. For old and new vehicles. The left voted against the new standards because they were not strict enough. By Charles STRASS, eEuropa Brussels, 15 March 2024 The European Parliament has approved new EU regulations aimed at reducing […]
