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On 6 February 2023, the International Council on Clean Transportation published a study on a life-cycle comparison of the GHG emissions from combustion, electric and hydrogen trucks and buses in Europe. …

The project, according to the French Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion and the Ministry of Energy Transition, will cost €10,3m. …

CLdN, the logistics specialist for sea, road and rail has announced a further increase of capacity for customers on its North Sea routes to and from eastern England. …

This opinion piece has been written by Julia Hildermeier is senior associate at the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), an independent organisation promoting the transition to clean energy, and it does not necessarily r …

Volvo Cars said on Thursday 9 February that 2023 is likely to be another challenging year despite strong demand for its vehicles as the Swedish automaker reported a fall in quarterly profit. …

Through its subsidiary Amsterdam Multipurpose Terminal (AMT), the Grimaldi Group has recently gained strategic assets and a 20-year concession within the port of Amsterdam. …

In a joint statement, European commercial vehicle manufacturers (ACEA) and suppliers (CLEPA) reaffirm their full commitment to decarbonise the road transport sector but call for a coherent and progressive regulatory framework to establis …

European automakers and associations urged policymakers for stronger counter-measures to boost domestic industry in response to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), but warned that the region should not respond with protectionism. …

T&E commissioned the Technical University of Graz to independently test three new popular, average-sized plug-in hybrids – the BMW 3 Series, the Peugeot 308 and the Renault Megane – on the road. …

The Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rates index for Europe shows that spot rates fell by 2.4 index points in Q4 2022 vs Q3. …

Shipping companies and cargo owners must grapple with significant commercial consequences from new environmental regulations that will result in high costs for emissions and a potential transport capacity squeeze due to a lack of suitabl …

Business group Logistics UK is urging government to prioritise the needs of the logistics industry, as Parliament continues to debate the Retained EU Law bill. …

Europa, which is “based on a proven chassis from a renowned truck manufacturer”, is claimed to be a “game-changer” in the transportation industry with its long range, sleeper cab, quick refuelling and the ability to pul …

Sales of electrified cars plunged in Germany in January as government incentives to encourage buyers were scaled back. Tesla bucked the downward trend by boosting volume through price cuts. …

The Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries proposed the use of container ships to export new cars in order to support automobile exports, as some car producers have cars to sell, but no way to ship them. …

This latest edition of ACEA’s Economic and Market Report covers the full year of 2022, providing a detailed overview of passenger car registrations, as well as production, both in Europe and in key markets around the world. …

Germany’s Vay has become the first company to deploy a vehicle without a human being inside on a European public road, a milestone the startup says paves the way for a remote-controlled mobility service within months. …

IRU is in contact with its members in Türkiye and Syria following yesterday’s devastating earthquake, offering its deepest condolences to the victims and support to help coordinate relief efforts. …

Members of IRU’s Commission on Social Affairs (CAS) gathered in Brussels and virtually to discuss key issues facing the road transport sector. …

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi are looking at new projects as part of their reshaped alliance including a common 800-volt EV architecture in Europe, and new vehicles for India and South America. …