European NGOs call on Ursula von der Leyen to tax excess oil profits to support vulnerable households, industry and the clean energy transition. A group of 31 European NGOs, including Oxfam, WWF, CAN Europe and T&E, have called on the EU to tax excess oil profits to support Europeans in … [continued]
ACEA document told Environment Ministers to slash car CO2 targets, depriving motorists of more affordable EV models. The European car industry’s latest demands for weaker climate targets could result in an extra €74bn of oil imports — just as interest in buying EVs reaches new peaks. That’s according to T&E … [continued]
ACEA document told Environment Ministers to slash car CO2 targets, depriving motorists of more affordable EV models. The European car industry’s latest demands for weaker climate targets could result in an extra €74bn of oil imports — just as interest in buying EVs reaches new peaks. That’s according to T&E … [continued]
Electrification, Energy Security and the Path to Europe’s 2040 Climate Target. The adoption of the EU’s 2040 climate target marks a turning point in European climate and energy policy. With the headline objective agreed, the central challenge shifts from setting ambition to delivering it — in a political and geopolitical … [continued]
Why an early revision of the EU CO2 standards for truckmakers is not justified and would endanger Europe’s automotive future. First introduced in 2019, and then revised in 2024, the EU CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) set specific emissions reduction targets for manufacturers selling HDVs in the EU. Most trucks … [continued]
E-SAF can play a key role in reducing European aviation emissions. While the climate benefits of e-SAF are well understood, much less attention has been paid to what scaling up European production could mean for Europe’s economic growth, jobs and energy security. Currently, the EU relies on imports for more … [continued]
As energy prices keep rising, new analysis highlights the benefits of truck electrification Only weeks after the EU Parliament approved a weakening of the HDV CO2 standards, this emerging energy crisis should serve as a stark reminder that Europe’s only path to true strategic sovereignty lies in accelerating electrification of … [continued]
Electric trucks now almost €1,800 a month cheaper to run than diesel. European diesel hauliers face a monthly increase in fuel costs 1.5 times higher than electric trucks, which now deliver an extra €280 in monthly savings per vehicle. In Germany, fuel cost increase for diesel trucks is over 2.5 … [continued]
In a short note, T&E presents its position on the revision of the EU car labelling rules. Having access to accurate information about a car’s CO2 emissions and its fuel and energy consumption can help consumers make more sustainable and affordable choices. Unfortunately, current rules on car labelling fail to do … [continued]
Investigation by SourceMaterial and Politico, supported by data from T&E, into Eni’s publicly-backed Kenyan biofuels project, shows that it is struggling to deliver on its promise to produce non-edible food crops on poor quality land. An investigation carried out by SourceMaterial and Politico, with support from T&E data, shows that an Italian government … [continued]
