Battery consortium to boost German EV production
The German economic ministry has indicated EU Member States are in discussions over the potential formation of a second electric vehicle (EV) battery consortium. The...
Maritime sustainability initiatives must increase to meet targets
Industry professionals have called for increased action to ensure maritime sustainability as stricter emissions rules approach. In 2020 the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new restrictions...
Connected autonomous vehicles: cybersecurity innovations tested
The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick has conducted a series of tests analysing the cybersecurity of connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs). WMG...
Montreal Protocol: EU meets ozone protection goals
A new report has found that the EU has been successful in reducing its use of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), in line with its commitments...
Sustainable battery innovation pilot introduces next generation EV batteries
A sustainable battery innovation project established by the EU’s raw materials consortium has concluded after a successful pilot phase. The ECO COM’BAT project, which ran...
State aid in Belgium: Commission opens tax investigation
The European Commission has opened a series of investigations into potential breaches of the EU’s rules governing state aid in Belgium. The Commission will investigate...
EU-Western Balkans Media Days celebrate freedom of the press
The third EU-Western Balkans Media Days were held last week in Podgorica, Montenegro, promoting freedom of expression and independent journalism. The EU-Western Balkans Media Days,...
City Intelligence Lab to support urban planning innovation
The Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT)’s Centre for Energy has opened its first City Intelligence Lab, aimed at promoting innovation in urban planning. The City...
Revised Energy Taxation Directive: maritime industry weighs in
A consortium of European maritime industry bodies has issued an opinion on the European Commission’s proposals for a revised Energy Taxation Directive. The European Community...
Scotland migration policy urged to protect economy, services
The Scottish government has called for greater say over Scotland’s migration policy, citing the country’s specific economic and social needs. The Scottish administration welcomed the...
