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EU Decoded

Noise pollution directive: a far cry from effective

High noise levels have a significant impact on the health of Europeans, especially those living in urban areas. A recent study by the European Court of Auditors drew attention to the risks of neglecting this type of pollution that contributes to premature deaths.

Eco-Innovation

How is Sweden leading the pack on renewable energy in transport?

Renewable electricity is helping the EU achieve its goal, but campaigners caution against relying on biofuels.

Europe News

Europe's noisy cities raise concerns from EU auditors

Loud urban environments can have ruinous health impacts from sleep disturbance to cardiovascular problems, but lawmakers and local authorities are failing to take the issue as seriously as air pollution, the European Court of Auditors has warned.

Mobility

Does frequently fast charging your EV damage its battery?

Degrading batteries through frequent fast charging is a concern for new EV owners but there are a lot of factors that determine if it's bad for the battery or not.

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Mobility

Are EVs useless in winter? How to get the most out of them in the cold

How cold is too cold to drive an electric car? Here's a rundown of how to make your EV more efficient to adapt to winter conditions.

Mobility

Is 'range anxiety' real and how do EV drivers overcome it?

Range anxiety - the fear of running out of battery before reaching your destination - has plagued electric vehicles. Is this still a problem?

Mobility

Could a suitcase-sized onboard charger help curb truck emissions?

The onboard chargers are currently being used in eight electric trucks in Denmark to decarbonise supply chains.

Mobility

How quickly do electric cars lose their value?

In the third part of our new series The Switch, we look at how much electric cars depreciate compared to their petrol and diesel counterparts.

Europeans' Stories

Road to the EU: Bosnia and Herzegovina speeds up highway construction

The Western Balkan country hopes to build not only a road but also closer ties to the EU in hopes of joining the bloc in the future and stronger relationships with companies in the region.

Travel News

Italy revives long-awaited dream of suspension bridge to Sicily

Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of this year and officials say the bridge will be in use by the early 2030s.

Business

Car industry future: EV market obstacles and maintaining profitability

De-motorisation is generally a wealthy, urban phenomenon, according to a new report, although threats to the car industry remain.

Mobility

The end of cars? This is how Europeans prefer to get around cities

We look closer at the most used transportation modes across 83 European cities where various factors contribute to the differences between the cities.

Mobility

Which European countries have the longest and shortest commutes?

Average commuting times vary across Europe with southern European countries having the shortest commutes to work. How does your country compare?

Eco-Innovation

Japan unveils plans for a CO2-busting conveyor belt road system

Japan’s 500 km Autoflow-Road could slash emissions, worker shortages and traffic.

Green News

Trucks and buses to slash CO2 emissions by 90% by 2040

Heavy-duty fleet manufacturers need to shift their efforts towards electrification.

Green News

Low emissions traffic schemes linked to cleaner air

Air quality markers revealed the day before a European Parliament plenary vote will set new guidance on tackling air pollution.