Mobility
The Baltics to Gain up to 600 New EV Charging Stations by 2027
Across the Baltic region, up to 600 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are planned to be built by the end of 2027. Given that this region currently lags behind the European Union average in terms of electromobility infrastructure, the project…
Social Leasing of Electric Vehicles – A Potential Solution for Three Million Low-Income Households in the EU
Up to three million low- and middle-income households in the five largest European countries could switch to electric vehicles by 2032 through a “social leasing” model, according to a new analysis by the organization Transport & Environment (T&E). This scheme,…
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…