EU Plans Subsidy War Chest As Industry Faces ‘Existential’ Threat From US
The EU is in emergency mode and is readying a big subsidy push to prevent European industry from being wiped out by American rivals, two senior EU officials told POLITICO. Europe is facing a double hammer blow from the U.S….
Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program Enters Italy
Italy is the latest country listed by Tesla in the European Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot program, which currently includes a three-digit number of stations. As in the case of most of the other countries, also in Italy only some of the…
EU Moving to Stricter Euro 7 Vehicle Emission Standards
Reducing emissions from new motor vehicles sold in the EU to meet the European Green Deal’s zero-pollution goal, while keeping vehicles affordable for consumers and promoting Europe’s competitiveness is a tall order. Even so, the European Commission has presented a…
The EU Is Seeking To Clamp Down On Traffic Pollution
The planet is undergoing three simultaneous crises with climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution all having their impacts worldwide. The European Union is seeking to tackle all three and so besides greenhouse gas emission targets and stepped-up efforts to protect…
Commission Proposes New Euro 7 Standards
The Commission presented a proposal to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU to meet the European Green Deal’s zero-pollution ambition, while keeping vehicles affordable for consumers and promoting Europe’s competitiveness. Road transport is the largest…
EU Cutting €11 Billion In Gas Costs Via Record Growth In Wind & Solar
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sent one very clear message to Europe — ween yourself off dependence on Russian fossil gas, and gas in general. That led to record growth in wind and solar power this year, and a…
Europe Leans On Asia For ‘Homegrown’ EV Batteries
Europe’s drive to build a homegrown electric vehicle battery industry is hitting roadblocks as investors shy away from giving startups sufficient funding to challenge the Asian companies that dominate the market. With the notable exception of Sweden’s Northvolt, some startups…
Geely’s Zeekr Plans Electric Vehicle Sales In Europe In 2023
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group’s (GEELY.UL) premium electric car business plans to sell the first electric vehicle produced under the Zeekr brand in Europe next year, Zeekr’s CEO said. Zeekr joins a growing list of Chinese automakers looking to launch…
Europe Confirms Petrol, Diesel Ban For 2035 – EV Future
The European Union (EU) has reached a deal for the effective banning of combustion-engined cars and vans from 2035, Automotive News Europe reports, with the agreement of the EU’s three key institutions, the executive arm, the parliament and its member…
Mullen Announces The I-GO — €12,111 Mini EV For Europe
The success of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is an example of market-creating innovation. The Wuling Mini EV has created a new and exciting market in China. Several firms are also ramping up production of vehicles in this segment, while…
