On March 30, the European Council formally adopted a targeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The new rules introduce a temporary flexibility for manufacturers to comply with their 2030 CO2 emissions reduction targets. The amendment does not alter the long-term reduction
On March 27, 2026, The Ministry of Heavy Industries amended the PM E-DRIVE scheme, halving the incentive for registered electric two-wheelers from INR 5,000 per kWh (capped at INR 10,000 per vehicle) to INR 2,500 per kWh (capped at INR 5,000 per vehicle) effective April 1, 2025, with a terminal date of July 31, 2026
On March 26, the President of Nigeria approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to include electric vehicles (EV). The initiative will now be known as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV).
The Initiative will continue to
On March 26, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT) stated that since February 28, diesel prices have been increasing, which poses serious challenges in the commercial vehicle space.
The current conflict exposes the fragility of fuel supply. Long-term stability depends on reducing reliance on g
On March 25, the German Federal Cabinet has adopted a climate protection program to save 25 million tons of CO2 by 2030. This will enable the climate targets for 2030 and 2040 to be met.
In the transport sector, the country will promote the purchase of electric cars. The new funding program for electric cars will su
On March 26, the Minister of Industry of Egypt held a meeting with the UK Ambassador in Cairo to discuss ways to enhance joint industrial cooperation and increase British investments in the Egyptian market. They discussed opportunities for cooperation in the automotive industry, electric vehicle batteries, green manu
On March 25, the Department of Atomic Energy announced its plans to scale domestic production capacity of rare earth permanent magnets to 5,000 tonnes a year by 2030, up from an operational samarium‑cobalt plant capacity of 500 tonnes today, as part of a broader push on critical minerals, including lithium. The curre
On March 25, the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) announced a new funding program for the development of charging infrastructure in and around multi-family buildings. A total funding volume of up to EUR 500 million is available. The charging capacity per charging point must not exceed 22 kW. Interested parties can
On March 25, the Scottish Government announced that it has awarded GBP 45 million through the third Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB3). This investment will bring over 330 zero-emission vehicles to Scotland’s operators, alongside the installation of charging infrastructure.
Additionally, the Scottis
On March 25, the Minister of Industry of Egypt discussed opportunities to enhance industrial and investment cooperation with the Chinese Baow Iron and Steel Group. Egypt wanted to promote the iron and steel industry as the backbone of strategic industries, foremost among them the automotive and household appliance in
On March 18, the Slovak government approved a regulation introducing temporary measures to limit the consumption of diesel fuel to stabilize the market situation and ensure sufficient fuel for consumers and businesses. The measures were adopted following the declared state of oil emergency. The regulation is effectiv
On March 25, the Government of the UK announced a GBP 1 billion boost for British businesses to roll out clean trucks and vans and install new EV chargers at depots. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks.
The truck gran
On March 24, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomed the conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union and Australia. The tariff reductions on vehicles will put EU exports on an equal footing with other major auto-exporting countries, which already e
On March 23, the Government of New Zealand announced that the number of electric vehicle (EV) public chargers in the country will be more than double. The Government will provide NZD 52.7 million in zero-interest loans along with co-investment from ChargeNet and Meridian. ChargeNet and Meridian Energy were selected t
On March 24, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) issued a statement welcoming the free trade agreement between the EU and Australia. It opens significant opportunities for the European automotive industry. In 2025, Germany exported automotive goods worth EUR 2.3 billion to Australia. The anticipat
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