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The number of vessels ordered with alternative-fueled capability is growing with 27 ammonia and 322 methanol-fueled vessels currently on the orderbooks, according to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights platform. …

EV consultant firm P3 has published a report documenting the experiences of leading German logistics companies with electric trucks. P3 has identified the most important factors influencing electrification to provide know-how for the entire industry. …

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) estimates that many vehicles will not be equipped with second-generation smart tachographs in time. …

The European Union is tightening its rules on auto emissions from Jan. 1 as part of broader targets to achieve climate neutrality in the region by 2050.What are the EU CO2 targets? …

The SPD is switching into election campaign mode and also has proposals for reactivating the electric car market up its sleeve. …

Stellantis on Dec. 17 announced a plan to revitalize its output in Italy during a meeting with Industry Minister Adolfo Urso and representatives of suppliers and trade unions. …

Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are preparing to start negotiations on a possible merger, which could ultimately be expanded to include Mitsubishi Motors Co., Japan’s Nikkei reported December 17. …

The first Audi Q6L e-tron has rolled off the production line in China - in a new factory operated jointly by Audi and FAW. The Audi FAW NEV Company builds exclusively electric cars - a second model is already in the pipeline. …

Steered by Chairman John Elkann, Stellantis is acting swiftly to dismantle the legacy of its former CEO, Carlos Tavares, and repair relations with dealers, industry partners, governments and workers. …

Erkport, a key player in sea transport and port services in Izmir since 2013, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Yantai Port Group, marking the beginning of a new era in maritime transport from Chin …

The CEO of German car manufacturer Mercedes, Ola Källenius, has called for more long-term subsidies for electric vehicles as demand weakens. …

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) recognises the ambitious proposal for an End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation. …

The Italian government is willing to work with Stellantis as the automaker charts a new course as long as it keeps jobs and factories in the country, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said. …

This week, the European Commission approved Sweden’s request, submitted in July, to extend its carbon market to the rail freight and passenger sectors. …

The European Union has decided to lift internal land border checks with Bulgaria and Romania starting 1 January 2025.  …

Audi’s plant in Brussels will cease production by 28 February 2025, Audi spokesperson Peter D’hoore said, after the company said no alternatives to closure had been found. …

Volkswagen said on 11 December 2024 it is offering its newly unionized workers at its Tennessee assembly plant a 14% wage increase over four years and profit sharing. …

United European Car Carriers (UECC) is further expanding its fleet of eco-friendly car carriers with the addition of the dual-fuel LNG newbuild Blue Aspire that is set to boost vessel capacity on its key European North-S …

Wallenius Marine has been conducting advanced wind tunnel tests for a car carrier vessel that will use Oceanbird wing sails  …

Several maritime and alternative fuels projects are among initiatives that have been awarded the Strategic Technology Platform for Europe (STEP) label in a new initiative of the European Commission to boost investment in critical technol …