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Germany's Hydrogen Hangover: Europe's Green Dream Lost in a Pipeline to Nowhere

Germany's early bet on hydrogen as a broad energy carrier led to a costly infrastructure build-out, neglecting crucial power grid development, a strategic blunder for Europe's climate goals.

Jan 14, 2026· 3 min read

#Germany #European Union #Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research #International Council on Clean Transportation #Department of Energy #Germany hydrogen strategy #Europe energy policy #green hydrogen #energy transition #power grid investment #clean electricity #decarbonization #policy error #opportunity cost #climate leadership

Canada & China Cozy Up: EV Tariffs on the Chopping Block as Trump Isolates Allies

Canada and China are reportedly close to a deal to reduce or eliminate EV tariffs, a move driven by Trump's protectionist policies pushing allies towards other trade partners.

Jan 14, 2026· 3 min read

#Canada #China #BYD #MG #Trump Administration #European Union #Canada EV tariffs #China EV imports #Trump trade war #EV policy #geopolitical trade #affordable EVs #BYD Canada #Canadian auto industry #EV adoption #trade relations

Europe Says "Bonjour" to New 'E-Car' Class: Affordable EVs to Battle China!

The EU plans a new "E car" category for affordable urban EVs, reducing safety features and offering tax breaks to counter Chinese competition.

Dec 12, 2025· 3 min read

#European Union #Renault #Dacia #BYD #Citroen #Nikkei #Peugeot #Lancia #EU EV policy #affordable EVs #E car class #urban vehicles #China EV competition #European manufacturing #safety regulations #kei cars #Dacia Hipster #Renault 5

FSD in Europe: Tesla Says 'Soon!', Regulators Say 'Hold Your Horses!' - The Dutch Drama Unfolds

Tesla announced FSD (Supervised) is targeting February 2026 approval in the Netherlands, potentially unlocking Europe. But the Dutch regulator, RDW, quickly clarified: 'We've got a schedule, but it ain't a guarantee!' Looks like a classic 'he said, she said' in the world of self-driving!

Nov 25, 2025· 4 min read

#Tesla #RDW #European Union #Tesla FSD Europe #Autonomous Driving Regulation #RDW Approval #Netherlands EV Policy #EU Autonomous Vehicles #Tesla Autopilot #FSD Supervised #Vehicle Exemption

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