5 building blocks enabling Greece’s rapid transition to green energy
Determined to get ahead of the curve as the world is facing a climate emergency, Greece is shutting coal plants and accelerating its energy transition
Germany’s new ruling coalition aims to phase out coal in nine years
The cabinet led by Olaf Scholz will phase out coal "ideally" by 2030, compared to the current 2038 deadline, the coalition deal reveals
EUKI offers funding for climate action projects – here are the conditions
Nonprofits can apply for up to EUR 1 million from the European Climate Initative (EUKI) with transformative cross-border projects
Porsche to acquire majority stake in electric bikes producer Greyp
The automotive giant will purchase the majority stake of Croatia’s electric bikes producer, founded by Mate Rimac
Greece’s first Climate Law to end lignite use by 2028
Ambitious new sectoral energy and climate goals will be included in Greece’s first Climate Law, including the decommissioning of all lignite plants by 2028 at the latest. At the same time, the prohibition of oil use for heating and a large number of electric cars are expected to lead to significant CO2 reductions. The highlights […]
Coal-based electricity undermines positive impact of electric vehicles
Serbia and Kosovo* are among the worst performers in Europe in terms of EVs’ carbon savings compared with gasoline vehicles due to coal-reliant power grids.
ProCredit rolls out application for its EV charging stations in Southeast Europe
ProCredit's application to locate EVs is available to drivers free of charge.
Greece to ban sale of new gasoline, diesel cars in 2030
Greece's draft Climate Law envisages a ban on the sale of new cars with internal combustion in 2030, five years earlier than the EU's target