INA intends to produce green hydrogen at Rijeka oil refinery
The green hydrogen will be used to supply the transport sector in Croatia and for the refinery’s own consumption
France offers citizens EUR 4,000 grants to switch from cars to bikes
France is offering incentives of up to EUR 4,000 to citizens who want to switch their cars for electric bicycles
EU transport ministers greenlight CO2-based toll charges for trucks
Hauliers with trucks that have lower emissions will pay lower tolls in the EU as an incentive for reducing CO2 emissions and air pollution
World Bank: Main sources of air pollution in Belgrade are heating, road transport, coal power plants
The largest sources of pollution are in the urban area - heating and road transport, but also outside the urban area - thermal power plants.
Sofia upgrading air pollution response system, may restrict traffic
The center of Bulgaria’s capital city has good air quality for the first time since the beginning of December, according to data from Air Visual. After spiking to as much as 170 points on a daily scale, the US AQI measure finally fell slightly below 50 by noon, though the second half of the day […]
TENDERING: Renewables in transportation study for Energy Community
The Energy Community Secretariat has launched tendering for a study to define possible options for the future of renewables in the transportation sector until 2030 in the Contracting Parties. The deadline for the submission of offers is November 21 (detailed information). The selected consultant will assess the status of renewable energy sources used in the […]
Ban on imports of used cars with Euro 4 engines slashes polluting vehicles’ sale in BiH
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s decision to ban imports of used cars fitted with a Euro 4 engine has reduced the import of such vehicles, which are major contributors to air pollution. Between June and August this year, 17,239 cars were imported, while in the same period last year the number was 21,764, klix.ba reported. BiH banned […]
EBRD announces public consultations on Draft Transport Sector Strategy 2019-2024
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is reviewing its strategic approach to the Transport Sector and invites interested stakeholders in sharing comments and suggestions on the Draft Transport Sector Strategy 2019-2024. The Draft Transport Sector Strategy 2019-2024 aims at promoting sustainable transport systems, which embody market principles, balance economic, environmental and social needs […]