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We are pleased to announce the latest updates to the EAFO database for December 2024. This month’s updates ensure the most comprehensive and current data on alternative fuels and infrastructure across Europe is available to stakeholders.

Romania’s new-car market in 2024 has shown notable fluctuations, largely influenced by changing incentive frameworks.

A new questionnaire is part of a study conducted by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) on behalf of the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA).

The average price of battery packs fell 20% in 2024 to $115 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), a significant step toward achieving price parity between electric vehicles and internal combustion engine (ICE) cars.

The European Commission has released four delegated acts to supplement the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). These proposed additions aim to refine the regulatory framework for alternative fuels infrastructure across the EU.

The report confirms the inevitable rise of BEVs, projecting their global market share to surpass 70% by 2040.

The European electric vehicle (EV) market showcased a mix of growth and stagnation in October 2024, marked by a 2% year-over-year (YoY) increase in plug-in vehicle registrations, totaling 252,000 units.

The facility refuels buses with clean energy in under ten minutes, reinforcing Madrid’s position as a frontrunner in public transport sustainability policies. The city aims to achieve a fully zero-emission bus fleet by 2030.

The Commission is launching two new calls for proposals with a budget of €3.4 billion to accelerate the deployment of innovative decarbonisation technologies in Europe, including electric vehicles batteries.

With the automotive sector contributing 7% of the EU's GDP and supporting nearly 14 million jobs, the report underscores the urgency of protecting the industry amidst growing external pressures.

The European Union’s battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market tells a complex story in 2024. While BEV registrations across most Member States have grown steadily, Germany stands out as a market where policy shifts have significantly altered the narrative.

This recently published EIT study, commissioned by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology and led by TRT Trasporti e Territorio, assessed the costs and benefits of transitioning to sustainable urban mobility in European cities by 2030 and 2050.