by dankeelan | Dec 5, 2024 | Autonomous Vehicles, Delivery, Europe, Featured, Transit
The German government approved on Wednesday a strategy paper encouraging the use of autonomous vehicles for public transportation and goods delivery. The aim is to create the world’s largest single-operating area for autonomous vehicles in Germany by 2028. While...
by dankeelan | Dec 5, 2024 | Electric Vehicles, Europe
The European Commission called on Tuesday for an additional 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) of EU funds to be made available to support electric vehicle battery cell manufacturing, as the EV sector shows signs of pressure. This would form part of an overall 4.6 billion...
by dankeelan | Nov 21, 2024 | Electric Vehicles, Europe
Ford Motor Co. says it will reduce its workforce by 4,000 in Europe and the U.K. by the end of 2027, citing headwinds from the economy and pressure from increased competition and weaker than expected sales of electric cars. Ford said Wednesday most...
by dankeelan | Oct 31, 2024 | Electric Vehicles, Europe, Featured
French automaker Renault is in talks with Nissan to help the Japanese firm bring to market its own version of Renault’s electric Twingo, as the alliance partners seek to speed up an affordable EV offering to fend off Chinese competition. An electric version of...
by dankeelan | Sep 5, 2024 | Drones, Europe
Drone delivery is one sector where strong regulation is a plus, not a hindrance. This makes the EU a surprisingly fertile ground for a company like Manna and its backyard delivery service. “Europe is miles ahead of the United States in this...
by dankeelan | Jun 27, 2024 | Climate, Electric Vehicles, Europe, Featured
The European Union is in the early stages of negotiating the Green Claims Directive, a new law that aims to curb greenwashing and help consumers make greener choices. The proposal heavily regulates the environmental marketing practices of businesses, limiting...
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