Mobility
Overhead truck power line starts three-year trial in Germany
01 July 2021 - Siemens Mobility and SPL Powerlines completed the third eHighway system in Germany for trucks powered via an overhead contact line
Greece plans green wave of investments on 20 small islands
29 June 2021 - In a few years, tourists visiting Greece may be able to choose islands that produce their own clean energy and have all-electric transportation
North Macedonia to roll out ecotax for oil, slash VAT for electricity to 5%
16 June 2021 - An ecotax of 5.7 cents will be introduced in North Macedonia for oil and the value-added tax on electricity will be cut to 5% from 18% for one year.
Dräxlmaier to open EUR 200 million electric vehicle battery plant in Timișoara
16 June 2021 - The German automotive parts company plans to invest EUR 200 million in the e-mobility components factory over the next six years.
Greece to build solar power plants for free electricity for poor households
15 June 2021 - Greece earmarked EUR 100 million in subsidies for the construction of photovoltaic facilities to supply electricity to the people in need
Croatia’s Sisak to get EUR 220 million electric car battery factory
26 May 2021 - Batteries for electric cars are now produced in only five plants in the world, located in the US and Asia.
Rimac Automobili wants to introduce electric robot taxis in Zagreb
25 May 2021 - The Croatian tech and electric car company has started arrangements for the construction of mobility center, a part of a EUR 450 million project.
IEA: Green energy is key for cutting global net emissions to zero by 2050
19 May 2021 - Achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century requires a complete transformation of the energy system, IEA warns
Germany, Albania sign EUR 50 million loan agreement for green transport in Tirana
13 May 2021 - The two governments signed an agreement to finance a project called Green Transport in Tirana and introduce rapid bus system.
Port of Constanța greening its operations in international Pioneers project
11 May 2021 - Port of Constanța is part of a project called Pioneers, aiming to optimize operations and roll out renewable energy and mobility solutions
Portugal to call off lithium project amid EU’s scramble for battery materials
05 May 2021 - A major lithium project in Portugal may soon be scrapped, but another firm is making progress in the same region. The EU needs a steady and environmentally acceptable supply.
French-made hydrogen-powered trains set to enter regular service in Germany in 2022
03 May 2021 - The world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger trains, produced by France’s Alstom, are slated to enter regular commercial service in Germany in March 2022.
Ford to start producing electric vehicles in Romania in 2024
28 April 2021 - Craiova Assembly Plant in Romania will produce classic and electric versions of the new light commercial vehicle.
Nidec will open electric vehicle motor factory in Serbia
12 April 2021 - Nidec intends to finish the construction of its plants Nidec Electric Motor Serbia, and Nidec Elesys Europe, in mid-2022.
First facility for recycling electric car batteries in EU to be built in Poland
09 April 2021 - Polish recycling company Elemental Holding will construct a EUR 182 million facility for treating batteries and other waste containing metals.
Tesla is looking for partners to expand Supercharger network in Croatia
08 April 2021 - The US-based electric vehicle producer is offering free installation and maintenance to anyone who secures a suitable location.