Driveco is raising €250 million from APG to expand from 8,000 to 60,000 electric vehicle charging points by 2030, targeting retailers such as Carrefour, hotels, schools and hospitals.

A fourth electric battery factory is planned in Dunkirk, France. The solid state batteries from this plant will provide longer range, increased safety, fewer fires and faster charge times than current lithium-ion batteries.

France has passed the milestone of 100,000 electric charging stations installed on its territory, catching up with its European neighbors. Although hailed as an achievement, the question of maintaining such a network and deploying fast charges remains, as these are still largely in the minority.

The German Volkswagen Group plans to revitalize its Skoda brand, which has been hit by component shortages and a drop in deliveries in 2022. To achieve this, Skoda is banking on the release of new electric models, but is not planning a radical electric shift, keeping an eye on the prospects for its combustion vehicles abroad.

The EU imposes a minimum rate of "green" fuels for aircraft, with a gradual increase to 70% by 2050, to reduce polluting emissions from air transport. Sustainable fuels" include synthetic fuels, renewable hydrogen and biofuels.

Electric car sales are expected to account for 18% of the global market this year, leading to a reduction in oil demand, according to an IEA report. The main markets for electric cars are China, the United States and Europe, but the trend is growing in other countries.

The transition to electric vehicles will be gradual, with the arrival of used EVs. Charging infrastructure, home systems, and automaker transformations are key to increasing electric vehicle adoption.

Walmart plans to install thousands of electric vehicle charging stations in its stores by 2030 to bolster the existing network of charging stations. The initiative aims to build customer loyalty by allowing them to recharge their cars while shopping.

The Japanese auto industry is late to the electric segment, a risky choice for the future despite their current dominance in hybrids. If Japanese automakers do not react quickly to pro-electric regulations, some may eventually disappear.

TechnicAtome has seen a 10% increase in revenue in 2022 thanks to the renewal of the French submarine fleet.

MEPs and EU Member States have reached a compromise on binding targets for deploying charging stations at regular intervals along major roads.

Although e-fuels are presented as an alternative to fossil fuels, their costly production, low energy efficiency and potential environmental impact make them controversial.

Discussions are underway between the European Union and Germany as the latter opposes a ban on new combustion engines from 2035.

German automaker Volkswagen is continuing its transition to electric mobility by announcing the opening of its first battery plant in North America, in Canada. This decision comes against a backdrop of competition with world leader Tesla and the race for subsidies on both sides of the Atlantic.

Should Germany abandon the ban on combustion cars in 2035, at the risk of jeopardizing the future of the European car industry and the EU's climate objectives? France calls on Germany to reconsider its position and to maintain this ambitious objective.

Germany now has just over one million electric cars on the road. Despite this progress, the country is still far from the ambitious goal of having 15 million electric cars on the road by 2030.

Tata Motors, the parent company of Jaguar Land Rover, has applied for 566 million euros in financial support from the British government to build a battery factory in Somerset. However, if the aid is not granted, Tata Motors could choose Spain as the location for the plant, dealing a further blow to the British automotive sector after the bankruptcy of Britishvolt in January 2023.

UK-based EVC has secured up to £165 million of funding managed by Denham Sustainable Infrastructure to promote the use of electric vehicles to help meet the UK's net zero emissions targets.

Cepsa and Damas have announced their partnership to promote the use of green hydrogen in intercity transport in Spain. This marks the first agreement of its kind in the country and will contribute to the energy transition towards sustainable solutions.

France is making progress in electric mobility with the installation of charging stations for electric vehicles. SME Minister Olivia Gregoire announced that the goal of 100,000 kiosks will be reached in the second quarter of 2023.

MG, a Chinese brand, has presented its new electric car. This one, the MG4, is intended for European markets.

TotalEnergies intends to participate in Belgium's energy transition. It will install 4,400 charging stations for electric vehicles in Flanders.