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The Stellantis subsidiary upset Italian politicians by giving the electric SUV an Italian name when it is built in Poland. …

If you aren’t sure what the difference is between an anti-subsidy probe and an investigation into foreign subsidies, we’ve got you covered. …

In addition to the two brands with which Chery is finalizing partnerships, the automaker is in talks with two other brands over possible tie-ups. …

The EU has a remarkably versatile fleet of over 6.75 m trucks. This IRU Intelligence Briefing unpacks this figure, looking at vehicle age, distribution, configuration, usage versus capacity, and much more. …

The Global Maritime Forum and RMI (founded as the Rocky Mountain Institute), under Mission Innovation’s umbrella, released a report today, 15 April 2024, outlining strategies for ports to become first movers in providing green methanol a …

On 13 April 2024, the European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) takes effect in all 27 EU member states. And with it, new requirements for payment options at new charging stations. …

European ports accuse Chinese carmakers of using them as 'car parks' for their excess inventories. A logistical nightmare is unfolding at European ports and shipping terminals. …

BYD is said to also benefit from support for local battery manufacturers and rebates for buyers of its cars. …

There is a potential for significant carbon reductions through the adoption of digital processes in the shipping sector, a new study published by Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) finds. …

The batteries offer a potential driving range of more than 1,000 kilometers (621 miles). …

Truck and bus CEOs step up call to Europe’s law makers as EU signs off on ambitious CO2-reduction targets. …

Volkswagen announced on Thursday, 11 April 2024, plans to invest €2.5 bn ($2.68 bn) in China to expand its production and innovation hub in the city of Hefei in Anhui Province. …

DFDS reaffirms commitment to the electrification of cross-channel transport after meeting with UK Minister for Investment and Regulatory Reform, Lord Dominic Johnson. …

Alfa Romeo named its first full-electric car after the city of Milan, where the brand was founded in 1910. …

Despite a last-minute push for technology neutrality, the European Parliament’s plenary vote on CO₂ emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles fails to recognise other solutions that can play a role in decarbonising the commercial ro …

The major Chinese EV startup partly owned by VW Group is set to expand into Germany despite anti-subsidy tariffs the EU has threatened to impose on China-made EVs. …

IRU welcomes the endorsement of the CountEmissions EU report by the European Parliament’s plenary. …

13 CEOs of leading European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers met on 10 April 2024 with the EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, for an ‘Automotive Roundtable’ to discuss the green transition of the sector. …

As part of our ongoing series on the new tachograph, we asked IRU member Continental to unpack the retrofitting process and what’s next in store for this technology. …

The shipping company Finnlines newly announced the launch of a new service between Malmö, Sweden and Świnoujście, Poland with first departure this morning on 10 April 2024. …