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Mobility
How to defuse the EU’s carbon tax time bomb
Energy costs and taxes are political dynamite, easily exploited by populist parties. And yet, the EU is set to introduce an economy-wide carbon price (ETS2) on transport and heating fuels in 2027. Carbon pricing for petrol and gas is not…
Big Plans for Batteries in Europe – Will They Come True?
Due to the key role of batteries, especially in the automotive industry, many companies are striving to start production in Europe. The announced production capacities by 2030 exceed two terawatt-hours annually. However, a forecast by the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems…
EU Aviation Sector Almost Reached Pre-Pandemic Emission Levels – How to Reduce Pollution?
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a decrease in people’s mobility, resulting in a significant drop in emissions from the aviation sector. However, the latest data shows that by 2024, emissions have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, despite efforts to decarbonize…
China Develops New Strategy: Electric Vehicles as Standard by 2035
The Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China, in cooperation with nine other government departments, has released a new circular document setting the goal for fully electric vehicles to become the dominant choice in new car sales by…
Under Pressure from the Automotive Industry – EU Revises 2025 Electrification Targets
The European Union, under one of its transport sector regulations, had set a binding target to reduce average CO₂ emissions from new cars by 55 percent by 2030 compared to 2021 levels. However, the same regulation also included a specific…
EC Proposes Flexibility in Emission Reduction Targets for Car Manufacturers in the EU
In order to provide additional flexibility to manufacturers of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in meeting emission reduction targets, the European Commission has proposed an amendment to the Regulation that sets CO2 emission standards for these vehicles. This proposal…
Poland Invests 1.4 Billion Euros in Sustainable Mobility Through Three National Programs
The National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management of Poland (NFOŚiGW) announced on March 31, 2025, two new public calls for funding the development of zero-emission vehicle infrastructure. The total budget amounts to PLN 2 billion (approximately €440 million),…