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“Improve Rail Ticket Booking!” — EU Groups of Youth, Consumer, & Environmental Push for Change

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Revisions to VAT (value added tax, or sales tax) for passenger transportation are coming up in Europe, and various organizations are pushing for changes that will make travel by rail more competitive. “The new Youth on Track coalition wants EU decision makers to seize upon the unique chance to boost … [continued]

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2035 Cars Law At EU Summit: Merz To Push For Hybrids Which Can Emit As Much As SUVs

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German Chancellor will ask EU leaders for loophole to sell ‘extended range’ EVs, a technology that China already dominates. German Chancellor Friederich Merz has said he will use this Wednesday’s summit of EU leaders to campaign against the bloc’s 2035 phase-out of combustion engine car sales. But the “extended range” electric … [continued]

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The LNG Detour: What Scotland’s New Ferry Teaches US

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Scotland’s Glen Sannox was launched with fanfare as the country’s first “green” ferry, meant to reduce the impact of crossings between the mainland and Arran. It was designed as a dual-fuel vessel, running on either marine diesel or liquefied natural gas, with the promise of cleaner air and lower emissions. … [continued]

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