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EU and Serbia partner on sustainable raw materials and EVs
The EU and the Republic of Serbia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) launching a Strategic Partnership on sustainable raw materials.
European Union initiatives will make traveling by train in Europe more sustainable.
The European Commission has selected 134 transport projects to receive over €7 billion in EU grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
The European Commission has imposed provisional countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China.
The European Commission has launched the Climate City Capital Hub, a finance resource to support cities participating in the EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.
Battery-electric buses reached 36% of new city bus sales in 2023 in the EU, overtaking diesel as the main bus fuel type for the first time.
Average CO2 emissions from all new cars registered in Europe in 2023 continued to decrease and were 1.4% lower than in 2022.
North America has signifincatly outplaced Europe in attracting investments in electric vehicle (EV) production battery production and charging infrastructure.
Ford has started mass production of the new all-electric Ford Explorer at its first dedicated electric vehicle (EV) facility in Europe.
The US and Europe will face slowing demand and sales for electric vehicles (EVs) in the near term, while China is set to see steady growth.
OMV Petrom closed the acquisition of Renovatio Asset Management, owner of the largest charging network for electric vehicles in Romania.
DHL has launched Continental Europe's first Electric Vehicle (EV) Center of Excellence in Pozzuolo Martesana, near Milan.
Engie Romania and Ford Romania Services have established a national strategic partnership to encourage the use of electric vehicles and promote electric mobility.
EBRD provided a €10 million loan for the acquisition of cutting-edge trams, aligning with Sarajevo's vision for a greener public transit system.
The European Commission initiated a third call for proposals totaling €90 million under the European Urban Initiative.
The European Union will require widespread adoption of electric vehicles across its member states to meet ambitious CO2 emission reduction targets.
EBRD has extended a €108.3 million loan to Olympic Commercial and Tourist Enterprises SA (Avis Greece) to facilitate the electrification of its car fleet.
The Green Revolution Association, in partnership with Raiffeisen Bank Romania and Mastercard, proposes an innovative solution to the sustainability infrastructure issue.
Romania faces a shortage of charging stations, but increasing EV adoption highlights growing demand.
Kaufland Romania has launched a project through which Kaufland Card owners with electric cars have the possibility to charge their vehicles at one of the charging stations.
Renault Group CEO, Luca de Meo, urges EU nations to collaborate to address competition disparities with China and the U.S. and safeguard the bloc's automotive industry.
Its objective is to support the automotive industry in the sustainable use of resources by harnessing the existing expertise of the Group.
The European Parliament granted their approval for new EU regulations aimed at curbing emissions from a variety of vehicles.
Automobile Manufacturers and Importers Association (APIA) announced that electric cars reported a 12.9% increase and a market share of 43.3%.
The completion of the joint venture is contingent upon various closing conditions, including regulatory and government approvals
OMV Petrom is implementing measures to reduce its GHG emissions footprint by transitioning from non-renewable energy sources to renewable energy sources.
Romania's Competition Council has given the green light for Premier Renewable to acquire Eolica Dobrogea One.
The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) for Romania, amounting to €599.1 million.
The European Commission has decided to initiate infringement proceedings by sending letters of formal notice to the 27 EU member states for failing to meet waste collection and recycling targets.
Consumers returned 350 million DRS packaging in June, 41% more than in May. The collection rate was 50% in June.