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Commission promises standards for new nuclear reactors

Yesterday, Energy ministers agreed on their position on the gas market package and the extension of the gas savings target. France's demand that hydrogen from nuclear energy should be counted towards the renewables targets remained unheard. Instead, the Commission signaled concessions on another level.

By Manuel Berkel

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Combustion engine phase-out decided, but doubts remain

On Tuesday, the German government broke its deadlock and agreed to tighter carbon fleet targets in the EU Council of Ministers. This means that from 2035, new cars can only be registered if they are operated with zero emissions.

By Lukas Knigge

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Ahead of the CRMA: Europe's first lithium converter

Brandenburg as a model student of the EU: More and more projects are strengthening the local value chain for batteries. Yesterday, the German-Canadian company Rock Tech unveiled Europe's first lithium converter at a groundbreaking ceremony.

By Leonie Düngefeld

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Industry reacts cautiously to e-fuel compromise

The Council of Ministers is expected to give the final green light today for the trilogue result on the combustion engine phase-out and CO2 fleet limits. In the industry, the reaction to the e-fuels deal is restrained: Manufacturers and suppliers complain that although there is a political agreement, much remains unclear in terms of legislation.

By Markus Grabitz