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The European Union makes laws for all EU and EEA countries (including Norway) on matters spanning renewable energy targets to electric mobility incentives. Bellona has had an office in Brussels, the legislative center of the EU, since 1994, and takes part in shaping EU legislation.

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March 6, 2017 European Union, Transport

European Parliament calls for enhanced EU oversight over vehicle type approval

BRUSSELS - Last week, the Committee for Emission Measurements in the Automotive Sector (EMIS), founded after the infamous Volkswagen emissions…

February 28, 2017 Electric mobility, Energy storage, European Union

Boosting the European battery industry

One of the main issues concerning electric vehicles (EVs), is their higher initial purchase price as compared to their internal…

February 20, 2017 European Union, Transport

Norway’s first electrified waste collection truck – uncovering the potential of decarbonising urban duty vehicles

Between passenger cars and road freight transport, urban duty vehicles, including waste collection, construction and delivery trucks, is an important…

February 16, 2017 European Union

ETS Reform: Solution or façade?

On 15th of February, the European Parliament accepted a proposal on the reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS).…

January 16, 2017 Electric mobility, European Union

2017: A year of opportunities for advancing electric transport in Europe

A rapid shift towards electric mobility across all transport modes is key to deliver on all Energy Union long-term objectives,…