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Electric Trucks Go Mainstream in Europe

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Why an early revision of the EU CO2 standards for truckmakers is not justified and would endanger Europe’s automotive future. First introduced in 2019, and then revised in 2024, the EU CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) set specific emissions reduction targets for manufacturers selling HDVs in the EU. Most trucks … [continued]

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German Truckers To Face Over €1,200 A Month In Additional Diesel Costs

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Electric trucks now almost €1,800 a month cheaper to run than diesel. European diesel hauliers face a monthly increase in fuel costs 1.5 times higher than electric trucks, which now deliver an extra €280 in monthly savings per vehicle. In Germany, fuel cost increase for diesel trucks is over 2.5 … [continued]

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Greece Risks Becoming Trump’s Trojan Horse in the Fight to Decarbonise Shipping

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Green shipping can ensure that Europe’s leading shipping industry remains on top. Originally published on Lloyd’s List As anyone knows, any great Greek tragedy is defined by an act of betrayal. Back in November, as the International Maritime Organization came to vote on the biggest climate deal in its history, … [continued]

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CUPRA Tavascan EV Exempted from EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs

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The European Union’s policies and rationale slapping tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) may be a bit better than the USA’s, but they are also quite dubious. One interesting thing the EU is doing now is allowing exemptions for EVs produced in China for European brands. Why should they get exemptions? … [continued]

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