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 […]
Although the European Union has imposed definitive countervailing duties on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs), the European Commission remains open to finding an amicable resolution with China. The Commission has expressed its willingness to negotiate price undertakings with individual exporters and is actively engaging with Chinese authorities to explore World Trade Organization (WTO)-compatible solutions. This […]
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 […]
