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Which capitals have Europe's best and worst-rated public transport?

Dissatisfaction with public transport in capital cities was more keenly felt in southern Europe and parts of the Balkans. How does your city compare?

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Riding the rails: Who travels the most by train in Europe?

Rail travel is helping the EU to reach climate and energy-saving targets - but which country has the most railways and who takes the train most often?

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How green are EVs really compared to your petrol or diesel car?

Carmakers are pledging billions to develop supposedly eco-friendly EVs but their manufacture is not carbon-free. How do they compare with ICE cars?

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Are new aerodynamic, lighter designs spelling the end of the SUV?

Sales of bigger, heavier cars have never been higher. But as the EU pushes towards electrification, more efficient vehicles could spell the end for SUVs.

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European 'car-free' day produces mixed results

Dozens of cities around Europe marked European Car Free Day on Friday, with mixed results, including in Berlin. Critics say the German capital is lagging behind its other European counterparts in terms of reducing car usage in the city centre.

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An air taxi in Paris for the 2024 Olympics? A project spinning heads

While the chosen aircraft and the first vertiport are ready, the project promoters still have to convince the authorities and regulators.

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What are the economic benefits of car-free cities?

European cities are increasingly becoming more pedestrianised and bike-friendly. Does this have an economic cost or is it a win-win situation?

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Castilla y León fills demographic gap with on demand public transport

The autonomous community of Castilla y León, one of the most depopulated in Spain, manages to bring basic services closer to the citizens.

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Are we prepared to tackle the risk of EV fires?

While EV fires happen less frequently than in traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, they pose very different challenges for first responders.

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Some newly right-wing run cities in Spain adopt pro-car policies

After a key bike lane was removed from a part of the city of Elche cyclists took direct action and, for a few hours at least, reclaimed the streets.

Culture news

Meet the Franco-German hip-hop band making a difference

Hip-hop band Zweierpasch have come up with an original idea for European Mobility Week...

Green News

Which European countries have invested the most in railways since 1995

A new report reveals how European countries are cutting railways and building roads.

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Cycling in Europe: Where is bicycle use most and least common?

Cycling varies widely among European countries, with the Netherlands and the Nordics leading the way. The number of people who never cycle is surprisingly high.

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Amsterdam trials pushing cars out - but still there's not enough room

Since 2019, the city council has tried to remove as many car parking places as it can get away with, but there's still not enough space for residents.

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Which German cities are offering drivers free public transport?

Some German cities are offering drivers the chance to exchange their driver’s licence for free public transport.

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Access to EV charging stations in Europe: How do countries compare?

The dramatic increase in the number of EVs in Europe is promising a move away from fossil fuel cars. But access to charging is a significant concern.

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What will travelling through an airport be like in the year 2100?

It's 2100. Autonomous pods take you from home to the terminal and beyond, and biometrics allow smooth access to net-zero airports and aircraft.

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Most Austrians don't use green public transport 'Klimaticket'. Why?

The government wants Austrians to ditch their cars and take to public transport as vehicle emissions remain persistently high.

Sci-Tech

Digital Innovations drive Smart and Sustainable Cars of the Future

In partnership with SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group

In this edition of Sci-Tech we visit the IAA Mobility event in Munich, in Germany. We’re checking out the latest tech trends driving the motor industry, now and into the future.

Euronews Debates

Green mobility: How can Europe accelerate a zero-emission future?

For our latest Euronews Debate, we’ve been discussing the future of mobility in Europe and the push to make a swifter transition to greener alternatives.

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Where are the best and worst roads in Europe?

Best road quality doesn't always equate to safe, as the data suggests some countries with good infrastructure also have more fatal accidents.

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No tipping needed: This robot can deliver pizza to your door

This autonomous delivery robot using cameras and remote sensing technologies can travel at speeds of up to 32 km/h.

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Good News | From carts to maglevs: the dramatic evolution of transport

Most of it happened within 100 years, which is amazing considering how long ago people first started riding cattle.

Green News

Car-free days cut a city's carbon footprint and residents support them

Should European cities have one car free day per week? 62 per cent of citizens in major hubs think so.

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Smart navigation app uses ‘3D sound’ to guide blind people

A French start-up is developing an app that helps people with visual impairment get around using high-precision GPS tracking and spatial "3D sound".

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Reducing car use can help you manage your finances more than you know

Making driving an attractive option overlooks the hidden costs of using your car. Reducing use can help save you money and help the environment.

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The first hybrid battery train is making its way to Europe

The so-called hybrid “tri-mode” means the train can switch between battery, electric or diesel and can operate on electrified and non-electrified lines.

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Has sustainable travel made Gdynia the 'happiest city' in Poland?

A poll suggests that Gdynia is the 'happiest city' in Poland. This may be linked to its ambitious project for greener public mobility planning.

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Will fully autonomous cars on our roads ever be a reality?

Despite lofty ambitions, some experts are beginning to doubt self-driving cars will ever be let loose on our roads without human supervision.

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Is this electric passenger plane the future of fossil-free flying?

A Swedish company is building this prototype to fly 200 kilometres on battery power alone, but its range could be doubled thanks to a hybrid turbo generator.

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'I feel very frustrated': What a Rome commute is like for the disabled

Years of neglect in Rome is letting down its disabled citizens, including Dario Dongo is a lawyer and activist. Euronews follows his daily commute.

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Thriving cities of the future will get people to walk everywhere

While COVID encouraged being outdoors more, the cities which make it easier for citizens to walk will enjoy the many economic and health benefits.

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Cycling nation: The secret to the Netherlands’ biking success

The Netherlands is famous for its cyclists, but how has the country managed to encourage so many people into the saddle?

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This drone-inspired motorbike can fly at high speed for 40 minutes

The world's first flying bike made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show this week.

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Free public transport: Has the idea worked or is it just a gimmick?

Luxembourg and some European cities and towns have scrapped fares on public transport. Has it had the benefits they hoped for?

Living

Are e-scooters good for the planet?

They're cheap, fast, pleasant, practical and of course, electric. But are e-scooters really good for the environment?

Mobility

This mechanic is giving vintage cars a new lease of life as EVs

Cheaper to run and more environmentally friendly, these converted electric vintage cars have been given a new lease of life.

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Lightyear's car runs on sunshine — but is it in your price range?

Drivers with a daily commute of less than 35 km who live in sunny climates could go as long as seven months without needing to charge this car, the company says.

Smart Regions

Promote urban ecomobility with vouchers and methods to prevent bike theft

In partnership with the European Commission

The city of Pisa has launched a new app with the help of the European Union to encourage collective and carbon neutral transport.

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Flying car prototype in Slovakia is officially cleared for takeoff

A Slovakian-made flying car has received its wings with its official airworthiness certificate - moving one step closer to reaching the public market.

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Are rural areas being left behind in the push for green mobility?

The logic persists that the car is king when it comes to getting around in the countryside but what are the solutions for decarbonising mobility in rural areas?

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Europe’s top 5 mobility start-ups to watch

Technology can prevent us from falling asleep at the wheel and even allow us to fly in electric cars. We look at five exciting European mobility start-ups.

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Old railways are being reborn as greenways in Ireland

Ireland's abandoned 19th century railways have been revitalised as greenways in recent years after falling into disrepair. Here's the inside story on the transformation.

Rethink

Electric versus solar: Why your next car could run on solar energy

Dutch scale-up Lightyear is harnessing solar energy as an alternative source of power for its ultra-efficient vehicles.

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TGV at 40: Its latest model is launching into an age of global rivalry

Unveiled 40 years after its first service, the latest generation of the TGV faces stiff competition from high-speed trains around the world.

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