Commision plans to accelerate the uptake of new technologies in transport
Last month the European Commission (EC) published a communication on “Developing a European transport-technology strategy”.
European Parliament vote in favour of Energy Efficiency Directive
On 11 September 2012, the European Parliament adopted in first reading the Energy Efficiency Directive. The directive brings forward legally binding measures to step up Member…
Majority responses in EC consultation includes H2 in EU’s alternative infrastructure
The European Commission’s Directorate General for Mobility and Transport (DG-MOVE) published a report on the prospects of developing infrastructure for alternative fuels.
EC Initiative links Hydrogen to Energy Storage
On 10 July 2012, the European Commission launched a Smart Cities and Communities European Innovation Partnership (SCC) aiming to boost the development of smart technologies in…
Last FP 7 Call is out: Knowledge is the Currency of the Global Economy
European Commission announced the final set of calls for proposals for research and innovation under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).
EU’s Smart Move towards doubling the number of passengers in public transport
The International Road Transport Union (IRU), in cooperation with the European Commission, on June 26 launched the Public-Private Smart Move High Level Group (HLG) yesterday
Progress Report on TEN T Guidelines
In a public session in Luxembourg, the Council took note of a presidency progress report on a draft regulation on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure. The…
Council adopt partial general approach on CEF
At the meeting of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energry Council yesterday (7 June) the Council agreed on a partial general approach on a draft regulation establishing…
Renewables – Commission confirms market integration and the need for growth beyond 2020
The EU Commission released a press statement yesterday declaring its commitment to achieving a 20% share of renewable energy by 2020.
Commission launches European Resource Efficiency Platform
Earlier this week Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik launched the European Resource Efficiency Platform to provide high-level guidance and advice on policy measures