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The global electric car race: Europe needs to wake up!

News from Brussels ACEA - 2024-02-29

As visitors to the Geneva International Motor Show this last week of February 2024 can witness first hand, the European auto industry is up against massive global competition as it makes the seismic shift from combustion engine to batter …

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Renault sees dual EV/combustion strategy for next 10 years, brand CEO says

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2024-02-29

Fabrice Cambolive says a "two-leg" strategy of offering separate electric and gasoline hybrid cars in each segment offers flexibility to react to market trends, especially as the EV adoption rate slows. …

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The Parliament’s Vote on Revised Driving License Rules Spells Disaster for the Sector

News from Brussels ETF: European Transport Worker's Federation - 2024-02-29

The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) is deeply troubled by the outcome of 28 February 2024’s vote in the European Parliament regarding revised rules for driving licenses. …

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Commission makes €1bn available for recharging and refuelling points under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)

News from Brussels European Commission - 2024-02-29

The European Commission is today launching a call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility – Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF). …

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MEPs back updates to EU rules on driving licences to improve road safety

News from Brussels European Parliament - 2024-02-28

Mobile driving licences, self-assessment of fitness to drive and better awareness of pedestrians are some of the changes to EU driving licence rules by MEPs on Wednesday 28 February 2024. …

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Italy talks to Tesla, Chinese carmakers in search for second auto producer

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2024-02-28

Italy has been in talks with Tesla and three Chinese carmakers as it tries to attract another manufacturer and reach an annual output target of 1.3 m vehicles, the industry minister said on Wednesday 28 February 2024. …

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Fundación Valenciaport conducts study on ammonia fuel safety

Maritime and Ports Port Technology - 2024-02-28

Fundación Valenciaport has kicked off a research study on the safety of ammonia as fuel, titled ‘Study Investigating the Safety of Ammonia as Fuel on Ships’. …

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Renault confirms talks with VW to partner on small EV

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2024-02-28

Renault's De Meo also said he was speaking to other potential partners. Renault confirmed that it is in talks with Volkswagen to partner on a battery-electric minicar for Europe. …

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Respect drivers: A targeted and intelligence-led enforcement for Europe

News from Brussels IRU - 2024-02-28

IRU outlined key measures to improve the treatment of drivers during roadside checks and to digitalise control documents at a high-level conference on road control organised by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. …

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Protecting marine biodiversity and decarbonizing shipping – industry alliance sets plans for 2024

Maritime and Ports International Maritime Organization - 2024-02-28

The Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety has outlined a full work programme for 2024, to support IMO’s key environmental objectives of protecting marine biodiversity and decarbonizing shipping.  …

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UK considers probe of Chinese EV subsidies

Automotive Industry POLITICO - 2024-02-27

A British investigation would follow the launch of a similar probe by the EU last October. …

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Maritime safety: Council and Parliament strike deals to support clean and modern shipping in the EU

News from Brussels Council of the EU - 2024-02-27

To support clean and modern shipping in the EU, the Council presidency and European Parliament’s negotiators reached provisional agreements on two pieces of legislation of the ‘maritime safety’ legislative package, namely those amending …

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UNCTAD spotlights current threats to vital trade routes

Maritime and Ports Port Technology - 2024-02-27

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has reported that vital maritime routes in the Red Sea, Black Sea, and Panama Canal are all under threat. …

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Europe's automakers will not challenge 2035 fossil-fuel car ban, industry group says

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2024-02-27

A fossil-fuel car ban in 2035 is feasible if the right conditions are in place, said Renault CEO Luca de Meo, who is president of ACEA. …

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Renault leads Europe's EV defence in Geneva as Chinese rivals expand

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2024-02-27

Renault and China-owned MG launched new electrified cars in Europe at the Geneva car show on Monday 26 February 2024, as Chinese automakers seek to take more market share from legacy European rivals. …

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Highlights: IRU at 2024 United Nations Inland Transport Committee

News from Brussels IRU - 2024-02-27

IRU was at the heart of the 86th Inland Transport Committee (ITC) debates last week, from 19 to 23 February 2024, outlining key decarbonisation and trade facilitation opportunities ahead. …

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BYD wants to conquer Europe by maritime means

Maritime and Ports Automotive Logistics - 2024-02-27

BYD’s first own car freighter, the Explorer No. 1, and its maiden voyage to Bremerhaven mark the beginning of a new era for the OEM, which is intended to pave the way to Europe. …

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Renault 5, at under €25,000, seeks to shake up small EV segment

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2024-02-26

The retro-themed Renault 5, revealed at the Geneva auto show, is the automaker's response to high EV prices and potential competition from China. …

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Facing Chinese EV rivals, Europe's automakers squeeze suppliers on costs

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2024-02-26

Europe's automakers and their already-stretched suppliers face a tough year as they race to cut costs for electric models to counter leaner Chinese rivals which are bringing cheaper vehicles to challenge them on their home turf. …

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General Motors returns to France with full-electric Cadillac Lyriq

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2024-02-26

General Motors is testing whether online sales will attract wealthy car buyers. …

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