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The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the outcome of the Parliament’ vote, on the proposals for the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation on 19 October. …

Last week, IRU member bodies representing goods and passenger road transport operators from across the EU came together in Brussels for two days of discussions on key topics and issues for the sector. …

The European Commission will likely not demand a dramatic reduction in pollution emitted by cars in its upcoming Euro 7 standard, according to draft legislation obtained by POLITICO. …

In 2030, Europe’s shipping industry will need over 6.3m metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power its growing fleet of gas-powered ships – enough to power 7m homes – which will only increase Europe’s depende …

The functioning of European supply chains is being put at risk by increasing energy prices. …

UECC has taken delivery of its third and final newbuild multi-fuel LNG battery hybrid pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) as the company takes the lead in meeting new requirements for low-emission ship o …

Find out about alternative fuels for cars and the EU measures to increase their uptake in order to reduce carbon emissions. …

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the European Parliament vote on the EU-wide roll-out of the charging and refuelling infrastructure needed to power zero-emission cars, vans, trucks and buses. …

Driver shortages are everywhere in Europe, threatening the stability and continuity of mobility and supply chains. …

Setting a date to phase out gas-powered vehicles could remove "cheap cars" from the market, putting ownership out of reach for many, and be politically dangerous, the board chair of German automaker BMW Oliver Zipse, said on Wednesd …

The European Parliament adopted today its position on the FuelEU Maritime Regulation ahead of the negotiations with the Council. …

To help the EU become climate neutral, MEPs want car-recharging stations every 60 km, hydrogen refuelling stations every 100 km and fewer emissions from ships. …

A European association representing automotive industry suppliers has criticised the EU for violating the principle of technology neutrality in road transport, saying that policymakers might soon table a ban on the sale of combustion eng …

Volkswagen Group is looking for an investor to take over its factory in Kaluga, southwest of Moscow, where production was halted soon after the Ukraine war began. …

Chinese automakers should be subject to the same tariffs when exporting their cars to Europe as European brands face when sending their cars to China, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, said. …

South Korea's Hyundai Motor is considering options for its suspended Russia operations that could include selling its manufacturing plant there, South Korean media reported on 18 October. …

While the European Parliament gears up to vote on the FuelEU Maritime on 19 October as the ‘Fit for 55’ package of legislative proposals enters its final stage, EU policymakers are being called to raise climate ambition …

Finnlines announced the arrival of two new Superstar Ro- …

In September 2022, new passenger car registrations in the European Union rose by 9.6%, marking the second consecutive month of growth this year. …

On 18 October 2022, Belgium’s Prime Minister Alexander De Croo proposed a revision of the country’s federal hydrogen strategy during a visit to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. …