Mobility

Alina Oprea   |   23 March, 2023 at 5:57 PM

Electric vehicles expected to reach 55% of total global vehicle sales by 2030

Electric vehicles are expected to reach 55% of total global vehicle sales by 2030, but lack of collaboration could impact adoption and decarbonization goals, according to a study from EY and Eurelectric. The study underscores the need for a collaborative and coordinated response from eMobility ecosystem players in pursuit of decarbonization goals, with utilities, in particular, playing a pivotal role.

Alina Oprea   |   17 March, 2023 at 10:49 AM

Interest in electric and hybrid cars is growing

Interest in electric and hybrid cars is growing, supported by lower fuel costs. Most consumers prefer to charge their car at home, according to a Deloitte study. On the other hand, range concerns, charge time, and lack of charging infrastructure remain the main reasons why consumers are reluctant to electric vehicles.

Alina Oprea   |   16 March, 2023 at 8:25 AM

Romania to get €16 million for mobility projects

Romania to get €16 million from the European Commission for mobility projects. 26 projects from 12 member states are selected to benefit from subsidies worth €188.8 million to finance the construction of charging points and refueling stations hydrogen.

Alina Oprea   |   15 March, 2023 at 9:54 AM

Romania's air quality to be monitored with drones

Starting this year, the National Environmental Guard will be equipped with 46 drones equipped with sensors and equipment for inspection and control. They will provide information in a timely manner from various events with an impact on the environment and will become an essential tool in the daily activity of environmental commissioners, says Minister Tánczos Barna.

Alina Oprea   |   8 March, 2023 at 12:11 PM

Turkish company to build Cluj-Napoca's first metro line

An association of companies from Turkey is the winner of the tender for the realization of Metro Line 1, which will cost €1.8 billion. One of the construction companies executed metro works in Dubai, but also in Poland and Sweden. The metro line is 21.03 km long, with 19 underground stations and 1 above-ground depot.

Alina Oprea   |   8 March, 2023 at 8:28 AM

Cluj-Napoca City Hall buys 18 Solaris Urbino electric buses

The mayor of Cluj-Napoca, Emil Boc, announced that the municipality is buying 18 electric buses, based on a contract worth €16 million. The auction has already been completed and the delivery period is 12 months.

Alina Oprea   |   7 March, 2023 at 11:06 AM

Autonom orders 200 electric cars worth €10 million

Autonom orders 200 electric cars worth €10 million and is speeding up the fleet electrification process. Last fall, Autonom received €15 million in financing from the European Investment Bank for the expansion of the fleet of electric and hybrid cars.

Alina Oprea   |   6 March, 2023 at 9:08 AM

Tarom to achieve zero greenhouse gas emmissions by 2050

Tarom allocates resources to achieve an ambitious goal of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company mentions that it understands that climate change is real and requires immediate action.

Alina Oprea   |   1 March, 2023 at 8:51 AM

Bucharest metro operator Metrorex buys renewable energy

The subway transport company from Bucharest, Metrorex, has launched a tender for the purchase of electricity for one year in the electronic public procurement system. It is advantageous who offers more energy from renewable sources.

Alina Oprea   |   28 February, 2023 at 11:35 AM

Romania to have over 3,000 km of cycling routes

The Minister of Development, Cseke Attila, announced that cycling routes to be built in Romania in 14 counties of Romania. The cycling routes are aimed at encouraging sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism, as well as increasing the accessibility of tourist areas.

Alina Oprea   |   23 February, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Electric vehicle sales up 28% in 2022 in key European markets

Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the key European markets rose by 28% in 2022 from the previous year while global BEV sales grew by 70% year-on-year in 2022. It is estimated that electric vehicles beat internal combustion vehicles in terms of total cost of ownership, even at current electricity prices, according to PwC.

Alina Oprea   |   22 February, 2023 at 8:11 AM

ALD buys 15,000 "green" vehicles and reduces its carbon emissions

ALD, a subsidiary of Societe Generale, takes a $400 million loan from IFC to expand its fleet of ”green” vehicles with the potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 22,180 tons per year by 2026 in emerging markets, including in Romania.

Alina Oprea   |   21 February, 2023 at 5:43 PM

Timisoara North railway station has photovoltaic panels

The Timisoara North railway station has officially entered into repairs and modernization. CFR will invest RON 21.03 million (€ 4.2 million) excluding VAT, in facade and roof works. All electrical installations will be replaced, cooling installations and photovoltaic panels will be installed.

Alina Oprea   |   17 February, 2023 at 2:53 PM

Three Romanian counties to build 227 km of bicycle paths worth €18.7 million

A cycling route that starts from the Apuseni Mountains will connect the Romanian counties of Bihor, Alba and Cluj via bike paths. In this way, 227 kilometers of bicycle paths will be arranged. The estimated total value of the project is €18.7 million, financed by European funds.

Alina Oprea   |   9 February, 2023 at 9:32 AM

Romania launches tender to buy hydrogen trains

The Railway Reform Authority (ARF) has published a market consultation notice in SEAP before launching a new tender for the purchase of hydrogen trains.

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