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The EU Commission intends to issue a legal act that will define the framework for the production of renewable fuels before the end of this year. The role of e-fuels and hydrogen in transport is also a topic in the Bundestag election campaign.
By Lukas Knigge
The chip shortage will continue into next year – as not only automotive suppliers expect. Neither politics nor industry have any quick solutions at hand. However, the coming weeks are likely to set the course for the future.
By Falk Steiner
With the electrification of road traffic, the demand for battery raw materials such as lithium or cobalt is also growing. To be more independent of imports, the EU wants to focus more on recycling – and in doing so, also hold the automotive industry accountable.
By Nico Beckert
Shipping is to contribute to climate protection and be included in European emissions trading. For many, however, the EU Commission's proposal does not go far enough. Experts criticize that the initiative to switch to more climate-friendly fuels is also unsuitable.
By Timo Landenberger
The EU Commission presented its "Fit for 55" climate protection package in July. The introduction of a new Emissions Trading System (ETS) for road transport and buildings is particularly controversial. The plans have few supporters beyond the CDU and the auto industry, says Luxembourg's Energy Minister Claude Turmes in an interview with Charlotte Wirth.
By Charlotte Wirth