Mar 3, 2021 - 03:17 pm European fuel cell project extended for system testing
The European research project INN-BALANCE to develop a new generation of components for fuel cell vehicles has been extended until October 2021 to complete outstanding system tests. The project is dedicated to optimising peripheral fuel cell components.
Weiterlesen Dec 10, 2020 - 04:09 am EU reveals Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy
The European Commission has published its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy with an Action Plan involving 82 initiatives that should guide transport policies in Europe for the next four years. The Strategy also includes transport industry transition targets by 2030, 2035 and 2050.
Weiterlesen Sep 30, 2020 - 12:54 pm The EC launches European Raw Materials Alliance ERMA
To secure the supply of raw materials such as lithium or rare earth in Europe, the EU Commission launched the European Raw Materials Alliance today. ERMA already includes 150 companies as well as non-governmental organizations, associations and governments.
Weiterlesen Dec 19, 2019 - 03:02 pm EIB supporting EV infrastructure in Italy
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will support Be Charge in expanding charging infrastructure for EVs throughout Italy. The parties signed a 25-million-euro loan facility for a period of 10 years in Rome.
Weiterlesen Oct 15, 2018 - 03:33 pm EU Battery Alliance accelerating progress
One year after airing the plan for an European Battery Alliance (EBA), the EU Commission says their Action Plan is now in place. In the press release they also recapture ongoing efforts and (new) funding schemes to establish a battery industry in Europe.
Weiterlesen Jun 11, 2018 - 07:03 pm EC wants mandatory e-bike insurance
The European Commission has decided that electric bicycles must have a third party liability insurance. While the draft still needs to go through the EU Council and Parliament, it effectively undermines current legislation that equals pedelecs with bicycles.
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