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Don’t Be Fooled By The Car Industry’s ‘Complain Then Comply’ Strategy

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An EU Automotive Plan that keeps the targets, but supports demand and local battery manufacturing, can make this a landmark year for the industry. Last year it was €15 billion. Now it is €16 billion. Are these the growing income of a Russian oil oligarch? A weekly bingo win? No, … [continued]

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EU Plans to Boost Green Aviation & Shipping Fuels, But Sends Worrying Signal on 2040 Climate Goal

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T&E reaction to EU Clean Industrial Deal, Action Plan for Affordable Energy, and Omnibus proposal. EU unveils action plan to double down on renewables and electrification; But delay to 2040 target proposal is ominous for climate ambition; Clean Industrial Deal is a boost for green fuels in planes and ships; … [continued]

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Dismantling Green Finance Laws Is No Solution for EU Competitiveness

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As part of its efforts to boost EU competitiveness, the European Commission is poised to publish its first Omnibus regulation — officially kicking off the EU simplification agenda. This initial package will tackle corporate sustainability reporting and accountability — the core of the EU’s current sustainable finance framework. Concerning rumors … [continued]

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Truck Weights & Dimensions: More Cargo, Lower Costs, Less Road Wear

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How to enable the shift to zero-emission trucks while safeguarding Europe’s road infrastructure The European Commission proposed to review the Weights and Dimensions (W&D) directive in July 2023. By setting vehicle weight and length limits, the W&D directive is critical to support the industrial transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Currently, … [continued]

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Assembly Plant or Battery Powerhouse? Analysis of Foreign Battery Investments in EU

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External experts commissioned by T&E find no EU-wide or national requirements on technology transfer and breaches of air pollution rules from battery factories in Poland and Hungary. T&E calls on clear foreign investment rules and a comprehensive European strategy for battery supply chains. Europe’s ambition to build a world-leading battery … [continued]

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