Rising new-car sales in Europe and Australia appear to indicate the automotive industry is recovering supply shortages caused by the COVID pandemic.
Under a three-year financial agreement, the two companies will each invest €300 million to develop ALD | Leaseplan’s range of electric vehicles across the EU.
The European Parliament has voted for zero-emission-only cars and light commercial vehicles by 2035.
In a letter to EU member states, Hydrogen Europe and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association voiced concerns over minimal goals for hydrogen fuel and electricity infrastructure.
The measure is the EU’s latest effort to accelerate the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) and tackle climate change.
To help the EU become climate neutral, the European Parliament wants a network of car-recharging stations every 60 km (37 miles) and hydrogen refueling stations every 100 km (62 miles).
Following its entry into the Norwegian market last year, Chinese electric vehicle company NIO will move sales further in the EU with three new models available through lease or subscription.
Sigrid de Vries reported that the European auto industry is a world leader in e-mobility and sustainability, digitalization and road safety, but production and sales pose challenges.
APCOA says it plans to invest in charging stations offering 11 to 22 kW in over 12,000 locations while partners will be invited to install 350-kW ultra rapid chargers at 1,000 of its parking facilities, and that it will take until 2035 to reach its target—13 years, or roughly 7,700 chargers per year.
The nature and the comprehensive monetary value of such tax benefits and purchase incentives, however, continues to differ widely across the E.U.
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