Mobility
EVs and hybrids gain ground in EU
Up until April 2025, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 15.3% of the total EU market share, signifying an increase from the low baseline of 12% in April 2024 YTD.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will support the growth of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in the Baltic region with a €60 million loan to Ignitis Group, a leading energy company in the Baltics.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending €180.3 million to support a major urban regeneration project in Cluj-Napoca, Romania's second-largest city.
Geely Auto will enter the Polish market through a strategic alliance with Jameel Motors, aiming to bring its latest new energy vehicles (NEVs) to local consumers for the first time.
OMV Petrom will expand its electric mobility infrastructure by adding fast-charging services for electric trucks, with 400 kW stations integrated into its network.
UniCredit Leasing, the leading financial leasing company in Romania, has announced a new strategic partnership with BYD, the world's largest manufacturer of new energy vehicles.
Transport & Mobility Leuven (TML) has released its first set of quarterly key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the EU automotive sector's progress toward zero-emission mobility for cars and vans.
European Investment Bank and Polish railway infrastructure manager PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. sign new loan agreement to advance sustainable transport.
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption lags behind expectations, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) calls for a more unified and ambitious approach to incentive programs across the EU.
The Dacia Foundation for Romania (FDpR) officially announced its launch, alongside the launch of its grant programme “Mobility Matters”.
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 15.2% of the EU market share as of February 2025, marking a significant rise from 11.5% in the same period of 2024.
ABB Robotics' third Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey, conducted in collaboration with Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, reveals that global manufacturers and top-tier suppliers see the transition to Smart Factories as a vital step forward
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise the Romanian municipality of Ploiești on green transport projects as part of a Europe-wide push to make urban life healthier for people and the environment.
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) are investing €200 million in senior unsecured bonds to support infrastructure development in Europe.
Greenvolt has partnered with BYD to deploy 400MW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity across two projects in Poland.
The European Commission has launched a public consultation inviting all interested parties to express their views on the functioning of the competition rules applicable to vertical agreements in the automotive sector.
Porsche eBike Performance, a German company specializing in advanced electric drive systems for e-bikes, has chosen a site in Croatia for its future battery production facility.
A consortium led by E.ON receives €45 million in EU funding to expand charging infrastructure for electric cars and commercial vehicles in Europe.
The European Community Shipowners' Association (ECSA), Airlines for Europe (A4E), and Transport & Environment (T&E) have called on the European Commission and member states to accelerate sustainable fuel production for shipping and aviation.
MPK Poznań has entered into a new agreement with Solaris Bus & Coach for the purchase of five Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses, with an immediate extension of the order to include four additional vehicles.
The European Commission has allocated €422 million to support 39 innovative projects aimed at expanding alternative fuel infrastructure across the EU.
EC has approved a €48 million French measure to support Envision AESC France in setting-up a new factory for the production of Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles in Douai.
The European Commission will allocate almost €1.25 billion in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to 41 cross-border energy infrastructure projects.
ABB and Škoda Group have announced a partnership, the first of its kind between the two companies, that marks a milestone in railway electrification.
Battery-electric cars remained the third-most-popular choice for buyers in 2024, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association.
Microsoft has achieved its goal of matching 100% of its annual global electricity consumption with renewable energy, reaching the milestone five years ahead of its 2025 target. The achievement supports the company's commitment to become carbon negative by 2030.
The recent weakening of the CSRD may have some real estate developers cheering the compliance rollbacks, but the consequences could be complicated. A new research survey examines how EU real estate firms are navigating changes to the CSRD, and what that could mean for upcoming SFDR revisions.
Waldevar Energy has begun construction on two utility-scale photovoltaic parks for Doral Energy in Tudor Vladimirescu (Brăila County) and Ștefan Vodă (Călărași County), Romania. The projects will deliver 14 MWp of installed capacity using around 25,000 photovoltaic panels.
Lidl Romania has published its eighth sustainability report for the 2024 financial year, announcing accelerated progress in reducing environmental impact. The retailer has achieved its international 2030 target for transitioning to natural refrigerants, with these now used in 100% of logistics centres and 81.7% of stores, compared to the original goal of 100% of logistics centres and 40% of stores. The company has also increased its green energy usage to 80% of total consumption.
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to reduce the scope and stringency of two major ESG regulatory frameworks: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
