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Driving a car on HVO is 79% more expensive than an electric car – new analysis

Transport & Environment - 2026-04-23

New analysis assesses the price of running a car on advanced biofuels versus an electric vehicle. …

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Grimaldi welcomes Grande Inghilterra into its fleet

SHIP2SHORE - 2026-04-23

The naming and delivery ceremony of the Grande Inghilterra was held yesterday in Shanghai. …

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Driving a car on HVO is 79% more expensive than an electric car – new analysis

Transport & Environment - 2026-04-23

Biofuels are being touted as an affordable alternative to oil during the energy crisis, but new research finds that pure HVO, the most widely promoted ‘drop in’ replacement for fossil fuels, is 79% more expensive, on average, than chargi …

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New car registrations: +4% in Q1 2026; battery-electric 19.4% market share

ACEA - 2026-04-23

In Q1 2026, new EU car registrations increased by 4%, driven largely by March’s strong performance. …

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VW’s China push collides with global capacity cuts

Automotive News Europe - 2026-04-23

Volkswagen Group is making a stark bet: invest heavily in China’s fast-moving, software-driven EV market while dismantling the European manufacturing base that built the company’s global scale. …

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Foton Motor launches joint venture with COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers to secure dedicated ocean freight capacity

Automative Logistics - 2026-04-23

This vertical integration between automaker and shipping company will give Foton greater control over its logistics network, securing long-term, dedicated ocean freight capacity. …

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Chinese imports help boost auto volumes at Port of Koper

Automotive Logistics - 2026-04-22

The Slovenian port of Koper saw an increase in vehicle throughput of more than 3% at its vehicle terminal in 2025, driven by an increase in Chinese imports and higher export volumes to Mediterranean countries. …

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Chinese automakers set Europe sales record in March, fueled by Chery and BYD demand

Automotive News Europe - 2026-04-22

Fueled by strong demand for models from Chery and BYD, Chinese automakers set a monthly record in March, reaching 149,094 sales, an increase of 97 percent from March 2025 in a total market that grew by 11 percent to 1.58 million vehicles …

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European businesses call for full implementation of the Eurovignette Directive exemption power for zero-emission trucks

European Clean Trucking Alliance - 2026-04-22

The European Clean Trucking Alliance (ECTA) together with a coalition of major European businesses and civil society organisations is calling on Ministers across Europe to swiftly implement toll exemptions for zero-emission trucks (ZETs) …

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ETF Launches #SaveRailFreight Campaign at Brussels Conference

European Transport Workers' Federation - 2026-04-22

The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) held a high-level conference in Brussels, “Keeping Rail Freight on Track: Workers’ Solutions for a Sector in Crisis”, formally launching the #SaveRailFreight campaign and presenti …

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