Mobility

Alina Oprea   |   8 November, 2023 at 10:40 AM

OMV to install 28 EV chargers in Hungary

OMV will start building a network of 28 ultra-fast electric car charging stations on the country's high-traffic routes by the end of the year.

Alina Oprea   |   24 October, 2023 at 10:19 AM

EU electric car battery recycling sector needs €9 billion of investment

The electric car battery recycling sector in the European Union (EU) will require €9 billion investment to expand capacity by 2035 to keep pace with increased production, according to the “EU recycling market” report by strategy&, PwC's global strategy practice.

Alina Oprea   |   11 October, 2023 at 10:15 AM

Bulgaria reports over 50% growth in sale of electric vehicles

12,000 electric cars have been registered in Bulgaria to date, which represents over 50% growth compared to 7,800 registered in 2022, announced Boryana Koleva, chief expert in the "National Transport Policy" Directorate of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Alina Oprea   |   20 September, 2023 at 6:10 PM

Market share of electric cars exceeds 20% in Europe

The share of electric cars in the European car market exceeded, for the first time, the 20% threshold in August, according to the figures published by The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).

Alina Oprea   |   19 September, 2023 at 9:20 AM

Lithuania tests first hydrogen bus

A pilot hydrogen-powered bus has been tested in the past week through the streets of Kaunas and Vilnius, in Lithuania, according to ceenergynews.com.

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