Portugal to call off lithium project amid EU’s scramble for battery materials
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
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
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
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
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
The US-based electric vehicle producer is offering free installation and maintenance to anyone who secures a suitable location.
Rimac is developing urban mobility ecosystem with autonomous electric cars for Zagreb
Rimac Automobili is developing a EUR 450 million project, and about EUR 200 million could be provided from the EU funds.
Romanians can buy electric Dacia Spring for only EUR 7,700
Dacia has set the starting price at EUR 18,100 while the government prepared grants of about EUR 10,400 per vehicle.