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Public electric vehicle charging infrastructure is expanding ahead of demand in almost all EU countries, new analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E) has found.

Public charging infrastructure expanding ahead of EV demand in most European countries

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Public electric vehicle charging infrastructure is expanding ahead of demand in almost all EU countries, new analysis from Transport &…

Electric vehicles built in China accounted for 17% of the EU battery electric vehicle (BEV) market in the first quarter of this year, down from a peak of 22% in 2024, an indication that trade measures to protect European automotive manufacturers is having an effect, Transport & Environment (T&E) has said.

Chinese EV sales in Europe are down, but not out

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Electric vehicles built in China accounted for 17% of the EU battery electric vehicle (BEV) market in the first quarter…

MEPs have voted to reject a European Commission regulation that would have removed soy biofuels from the list of renewable fuels by 2030, a move that could leave the EU exposed to significant retaliation penalties, Transport & Environment has said.

European Parliament biofuels vote could expose bloc to significant sanctions

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MEPs have voted to reject a European Commission regulation that would have removed soy biofuels from the list of renewable…

A large white cruise ship gliding through calm blue ocean at sunset.

Cruise holidays taxed less than hotels, despite environmental impact, says T&E

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Cruise holidays should ‘pay their fair share’ of tax, given their environmental impact and contribution to overtourism, a new study…

Global biofuel consumption is set to rise by 30% this year, and could increase by as much as 70% by 2030, as demand increases amid rising oil costs, Transport & Environment (T&E) has said.

Global demand for biofuels set to rise sharply as decade progresses

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Global biofuel consumption is set to rise by 30% this year, and could increase by as much as 70% by…

Some two thirds of European countries are failing to offer tax incentives to companies to encourage them to transition away from fossil fuel-powered cars, new analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E) has revealed.

‘Weak’ policies on corporate car taxation undermining efforts to transition to EVs

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Some two thirds of European countries are failing to offer tax incentives to companies to encourage them to transition away…

Three airports – Dubai International Airport, Heathrow Airport and Los Angeles International Airport – produce three times more emissions than the city of Paris on an annual basis, according to new research by ODI Global and Transport & Environment.

Dubai, London Heathrow and Los Angeles airports produce three times more emissions than the city of Paris

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Three airports – Dubai International Airport, Heathrow Airport and Los Angeles International Airport – produce three times more emissions than the city…

Ryanair's emissions are now 50% higher than in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, a new analysis of aviation sector emissions by Transport & Environment (T&E) has found.

Ryanair’s emissions are now 50% higher than pre-pandemic levels

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Ryanair’s emissions are now 50% higher than they were in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, a new analysis of aviation…

The UK government has the chance to either 'lead from the front or stand aside' when it comes to tackling shipping emissions, Transport & Environment (T&E) has said.

UK government needs to take stronger action on shipping emissions, says T&E

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The UK government has the chance to either ‘lead from the front or stand aside’ when it comes to tackling…

While biofuels are being touted as a greener, cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, new research from Transport & Environment (T&E) has suggested that the cost benefits – at least compared to that of an EV – are negligible.

Running a car on HVO is 79% more expensive than an EV, study claims

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While biofuels are being touted as a greener, cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels, new research from Transport & Environment…