News from Brussels ACEA - 2023-11-29
“Our sector is in the midst of the biggest transformation in over a century,” said Mr de Meo, who is also CEO of Renault Group. “There is no question for us about the need to decarbonise. …
Automotive Industry Reuters - 2023-11-29
Electric vehicles continue to grapple with poor reliability due to charging and battery issues, a survey by an influential US non-profit organization showed on Wednesday, even as consumers are buying them at a breakneck pace. …
News from Brussels electrive.com - 2023-11-29
There is finally some movement in the decision-making process on electric car tariffs between the European Union and Great Britain: According to information from Bloomberg, the EU Commission has now informally presented thr …
Automotive Industry EURACTIV - 2023-11-29
Across Europe, investments into grids are lagging behind what’s needed as the continent embraces heat pumps and electric vehicles. …
Automotive Industry Automotive Logisics - 2023-11-28
The carmaker said it would be investing in its “blueprint for future manufacturing” with a third gigafactory following the announcement that the UK government will be injecting £2 bn into the automotive industry to dri …
Maritime and Ports The Load Star - 2023-11-28
Maersk has sold its 10.2% stake in Höegh Autoliners, at a time when car-carriers are in enormous demand. …
Automotive Industry electrive.com - 2023-11-27
According to Spanish media reports, production is set to begin in Vigo in 2027 or 2028. It is expected that the STLA Small will also be implemented at the Zaragoza plant. However, there is no further information on this. …
Automotive Industry POLITICO - 2023-11-27
Tesla won the backing of a Swedish court on Monday in the electric-car company's lawsuit to unblock access to license plates for its vehicles in the Scandinavian country. …
Maritime and Ports trans.info - 2023-11-27
According to the Financial Times, ministers from countries including Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Croatia and Malta have sent a joint letter to the European Commission asking the EU body to review its emissions tradin …
Automotive Industry Automotive Logistics - 2023-11-27
The carmaker has worked with the prestigious French school previously, partnering to use its advanced research and applied mathematics centre, known as Cermics, to expand supply chain operational research. The new five-year agr …
Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2023-11-27
Volkswagen Group’s €10 bn ($10.9 bn) savings program will include staff reductions, managers told staff on Monday as brand chief Thomas Schaefer warned that high costs and lo …
News from Brussels Transport & Environment - 2023-11-27
Charge Up European and T&E are making a joint call for future proofed grids drafted with technical input from the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), asking for: …
Land transportation Freight Carbon Zero - 2023-11-25
The hub, strategically located near the A45 in the eastern part of the city, aims to support up to four electric Heavy Goods Vehicles simultaneously. …
Automotive Industry Reuters - 2023-11-24
China hopes Russia will give policy support for Chinese automobile enterprises to produce, sell and operate in Russia, Chinese state media cited China's ambassador to Russia as saying on Friday 17 November. …
Automotive Industry Reuters - 2023-11-24
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will convene car executives with ministerial leaders, energy executives and unions on Monday 27 November to discuss how Germany can meet its target of 15 m electric cars on the road by 2030, a government spo …
Automotive Industry POLITICO - 2023-11-24
Japanese carmaker Nissan has committed to building three new electric vehicle models in the north east of England in a major boost to Britain’s automotive sector. …
Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2023-11-24
Just a few years ago, things looked grim for European buyers who wanted an inexpensive car, whether it was a minicar such as the Renault Twingo or simply an entry-level small hatchback at a price of less than …
Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2023-11-24
Magna International's Magna Steyr division will develop new vehicles for Volkswagen Group's Scout brand, according to a report. …
Members Corner Kurbads - 2023-11-24
To feel safe on the road, it is important that the vehicles which you and others on the road drive are in good condition and meet relevant safety standards. But there is another important nuance to commercial transport. …
Automotive Industry Reuters - 2023-11-24
Volkswagen said on Friday 17 November it will develop a new platform for entry-level electric vehicles in China and use more local components to lower costs, as the German company seeks to regain lost ground in the world's biggest a …