Focus on Transport
EU’s largest political group pushes to weaken combustion engine ban
The European People's Party is campaigning to weaken the EU's key policies on reducing car CO2 emissions.
US Supreme Court examines Utah railway in environmental review fight
The project involves an 88-mile railway in northeastern Utah for transporting waxy crude oil.
Global airlines could miss sustainable fuel targets, IATA’s Walsh says
The aviation industry isn't moving fast enough to reach its targets for producing and using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Fine particle pollution blamed for nearly 240,000 EU deaths in 2022
A report links 48,000 premature deaths to nitrogen dioxide from vehicles and thermal power plants.
Disappointingly Slow Growth in SAF Production
10 December 2024 Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that: In 2024,...
Fueling net-zero aviation: why SAFs need better policy support to take off
SAF is key to decarbonizing aviation, but major adoption and production challenges threaten net-zero targets: Resources for the Future report.
Stellantis, China’s CATL to invest $4.33 billion in EV battery factory in Spain
Stellantis and CATL have set up a 50-50 joint venture for the project and expect to start production by the end of 2026.
Analysis: Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help
Global lithium oversupply persists as Chinese-backed mines defy weak prices, sustaining EV battery production but hurting profits.
Tesla aims to launch robotaxi with teleoperator backup, Deutsche Bank says
Tesla plans robotaxi service in 2024 with a company-owned fleet and human teleoperators, starting in California and Texas.
Stellantis’ former head of Ram returns to run the brand
Tim Kuniskis returns as Ram CEO to boost Stellantis amid falling sales and profits after Carlos Tavares' unexpected resignation.
