Mexico bans private companies from lithium mining
Mexico plans to set up a state-owned company which will have exclusive rights to mine one of the world’s most sought-after minerals.
Bulgaria targets 10 thousand EV chargers by 2027
Bulgaria's ESO signed a cooperation agreement with other stakeholders to set a target of installing 10,000 charging stations with green electricity
Vulcan expands to Italy with geothermal lithium research permit
The Cesano geothermal area near Rome has potential for sustainable lithium battery chemicals development, Vulcan Energy said
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
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.
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
BiH set to scrap import duty on electric cars
Duty-free imports of electric vehicles and a 5% tariff on hybrid vehicles would be in force until the end of 2022.