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The Volkswagen brand said on Tuesday that it will take over the government's share of an environmental bonus for electric vehicles after the state's subsidy programme was ended prematurely following the adoption of a revised 2024 budget. …

Volkswagen, Stellantis, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Kia said they will fund a subsidy for German electric vehicle buyers after the government this week abruptly dropped a state-funded program. …

The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG), along with the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and a group of OEMs, has published the first methodology to calculate and report on automotive supply chain emissions …

A deal was reached between the European Parliament and Council on Monday (18 December) on new rules to tighten pollution standards for cars and trucks, with the text primarily focused on reining in pollution from brakes and tyres. …

This morning, the signing of the share purchase agreement officially marked the s ale and transfer of a majority stake in the capital of the Heraklion Port Authority (HPA S. to Holding of Heraklion Port S.A. …

With two weeks until its implementation, analysts at Clarksons Research have produced data to show the costs of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) for VLCCs, MRs, capesizes and panamaxes.  …

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) takes note of today’s Euro 7 trilogue agreement, which marks a major milestone in Europe’s world-leading record of setting emissions standards for cars, vans, trucks and buses and …

Starting from January 2024, Finnlines will consolidate its Biscay services with twice a week connection between the ports of Bilbao, Vigo and Zeebrugge. …

Chinese electric-vehicle maker Nio will launch its affordable Firefly brand in Europe in 2025, Lihong Qin, its president said. …

In its manifesto for the forthcoming EU elections, the lobby organisation for car manufacturers ACEA says that to enable the transport sector to make a success of its green (and digital) transition, we need to press the pause b …

The project’s focal points include assessing advancements in energy and environmental optimisation, safety enhancements, ergonomic improvements, and onboard comfort. …

At this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico conference carmakers and logistics providers discussed the metrics that are now most important to mitigate disruption, and to achieving greater productivity and efficiency. …

The Dutch vehicle authority RDW said it does not currently plan a Tesla recall in Europe following a major US call back because of concerns about the EV maker's Autopilot driver assistance systems. …

The Hyundai Group has started construction of its new development centre in Germany. …

In September, France announced new green eligibility rules for awarding electric vehicle subsidies – a first in environmental policymaking. …

Volkswagen Group's software unit Cariad has agreed to cut 20% of its internal development costs annually until 2028 as it attempts to avoid forced layoffs in a major restructuring prescribed by CEO Oliver Blume. …

A new École Polytechnique report has revealed the immense scale of challenges for the EU in developing an electric vehicle supply chain. …

Three of France’s most popular battery-electric vehicles, the Dacia Spring minicar, the Tesla Model 3 and the MG4 compact car, will lose their eligibility for EV incentives under new requirements that favor cars made in France …

Stellantis is revising the rollout of its agency distribution model in Europe, moving to a country-by-country approach rather than by brands. …

Ferrari will work with tobacco company Philip Morris International to study ways in which they could cut the carbon footprint of their factories in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. …