Press Release: European Parliament vote “milestone” in the roll out of clean fuels for transport

On 15 April 2014, the European Parliament gave its final approval to new EU rules to ensure the build-up of alternative refuelling points across Europe with common standards for their design and use, including a common plug for recharging electric vehicles.

Policy initiatives so far have mostly addressed the actual fuels and vehicles, without considering fuels distribution. Efforts to provide incentives have been un-coordinated and insufficient.

ESO: Background information: Clean fuel infrastructure rules agreed by the Council and the European Parliament http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-clean-fuel-infrastructure-rules-agreed-by-the-council-and-the-european-parliament/

ESO: Background Information: EU launches clean fuel strategy http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-launches-clean-fuel-strategy/

EurActiv, 14.04.14: Parliament votes to harmonise electric cars in Europe http://www.euractiv.com/sections/transport/parliament-votes-harmonise-electric-cars-europe-301553

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