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On April 25, the European Commission announced that the EU and China will take to implement the EU-China Memorandum of Understanding on the circular economy. The specific actions outlined in the roadmap focus on plastics, including the ongoing negotiations for a global plastics treaty, battery value chains, and reman
On April 24, Euro NCAP announced that it will showcase and reveal future Truck Safe ratings and how it intends to evaluate and benchmark truck performance, at NCAP24 event. Euro NCAP’s future rating scheme is designed to go further and faster than current EU truck safety regulations.
Over the past 12 months, it has
On April 12, the European Council adopted the Euro 7 regulation, which lays down rules on emission limits for road vehicles and battery durability. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure.
After being signed by the President of the European Parliament and the President of the Council, the regulation wi
On April 10, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced that CEOs of major European automotive companies (Renault Group, DAF Trucks, Iveco Group, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Scania, and others) met with the EU Commissioner for Climate Action to discuss the sector's green transition. They aim to
On April 10, the European Parliament adopted new measures, already agreed upon with the Council, to strengthen CO2 emission reduction targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). The regulation, addressing emissions from new trucks, buses, and trailers, was endorsed by “Members of Parliament” (MEPs) with 341 votes in
On April 10, the European Union announced that it will support 42 projects with more than EUR 424 million of funding for the roll-out of alternative fuels supply infrastructure. They have been selected under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU funding p
On April 5, the EU and Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) launching a strategic partnership on critical raw materials (CRMs). This strategic partnership focuses on the integration of sustainable CRM value chains, increasing the resilience of CRM supply chains, mobilization of funding for projects r
On April 5, the EU, the US, and other Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) partners, joined by Kazakhstan, Namibia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan, announced the launch of the Minerals Security Partnership Forum (or “MSP Forum”). The forum will serve as a new platform for cooperation in critical raw materials (CRMs) vital fo
On April 4, EIT InnoEnergy announced a significant step to address the challenges associated with accessing public funding for Europe’s strategic batteries sector. The newly launched ‘One-Stop-Shop to EU Finance’ service will guide SMEs in the battery industry on how to get access to public funding more efficiently.
On April 2, Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK announced that the Battery Pass Consortium is developing frameworks and recommendations in terms of content and technology for implementing the passport.
Starting in February 2027, all new traction batteries with a capacity of over 2 kW
On April 2, the European Commission announced that the EU and Japan will work together on developing new materials used in critical sectors of the economy and launch the EU-Japan Enhanced Dialogue on Advanced Materials in Tokyo.
The EU-Japan Enhanced Dialogue on Advanced Materials builds on the success of EU-Japan co
On March 28, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced the highlights of the aging fleet and the urgent need to transition to cleaner models in its latest report on 'Vehicles on European roads'. Older vehicles, with less efficient technologies, contribute to increased emissions. The average a
On March 25, the European Commission and the Kingdom of Norway signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop sustainable land-based raw materials and battery value chains. It is part of the EU-Norway Green Alliance. Supported by geographical vicinity, their closer integration can help decrease the risks of tr
On March 19, Renault Group CEO, Luca de Meo addressed key decision-makers in Europe, urging collective action to navigate the automotive industry's energy transition and stimulate industrial renewal. He emphasizes the sector's significance for Europe and the challenge posed by China's dominance in electrified models,
On March 18, the European Council adopted the regulation to establish a framework to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, better known as the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). This is the last step in the decision-making procedure.
After being signed by the President of the European Parl
On March 13, the European Parliament announced that the members of the European Parliament (MEPs) gave their green light to the new Euro 7 regulation to reduce emissions from passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks, and trailers.
With 297 votes in favor, 190 against, and 37 abstentions, Parliament adopted the deal reache
On March 12, the European Parliament announced that the members of the European Parliament (MEPs) adopted their position on the revision of road transport weights and dimensions rules to incentivize the use of zero-emission trucks.
The draft rules on maximum weight and dimensions of road vehicles were adopted by 330
On March 5, multiple sources reported that the European Commission will start customs registration of Chinese electric vehicles to impose possible retroactive tariffs in the coming days and could impose provisional tariffs as part of its ongoing probe into subsidies in the Chinese industry.
The investigation will end
On February 29, the European Commission announced that the objective of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) call for proposals is to support the deployment of alternative fuels supply infrastructure, contributing to decarbonizing transport along the TEN-T network.
This second phase of AFIF (2024-2025
On February 29, Euro NCAP announced that it has extended HORIBA MIRA's laboratory accreditation, allowing the UK test facility to conduct official active safety system testing on passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The collaboration has been there since 2012, focusing initially on passive safety testing. Cu
