Germany, steering clear of diesel bans, plans city transport fund
Germany’s transport minister announced plans on Thursday for a fund to help cities modernize their transport systems and reduce pollution,…
Germany recalls Porsche Cayenne models over emissions software
German Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt on Thursday announced a recall of Porsche Cayenne models equipped with 3-litre diesel engines after…
Angela Merkel might announce Germany’s coal exit
Chancellor Angela Merkel appears to have signalled the end of brown coal in Germany, Michael Bauchmüller writes in Süddeutsche Zeitung.…
France to ban sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2040
France will end sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040 as part of an ambitious plan to meet its…
German investors react, too: Fiscal changes obstruct FDI – AHK Romania
The tax changes announced by the new government are directed “against the business environment” and are “a real danger to…
Germany, Austria tell U.S. not to interfere in EU energy policy
While Nord Stream 2 pipe may be exposed to a US ban, Germany and Austria condemned a proposed expansion of…
Germany: Solar and nuclear power at par in May
With a record amount of 5.57 terawatt hours (TWh), Germany’s solar power plants in May almost generated as much electricity…
EU, Gazprom buy time to settle gas antitrust case
Gazprom and the European Commission need further talks to assess the Russian gas giant’s compliance with EU competition law, they…
Enel installs 15 electric charging stations in Taormina for G7 Summit
Enel is present at the Taormina G7 summit meeting with two initiatives in the field of electric mobility: first, the company has…
Germany reiterates support for Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
Berlin favors the implementation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Thursday.…
EU starts legal action against Italy over Fiat Chrysler emissions
The European Commission launched legal action against Italy on Wednesday for failing to respond to allegations of emission-test cheating by…
AEM estimates a 26% increase in 2017, due to smart meters
AEM – the smart meters manufacturer in Timisoara expects a strong increase in turnover, from 72,8 million euros in 2016…
Drop in diesel car demand could put brakes on autos finance boom
A plunge in sales of diesel cars in Europe’s two biggest markets is helping to drive down the value of…
