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Joint letter to EU Commission: Brussels urged to avoid funding gap as heavy-duty charging rollout accelerates

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Transport and mobility lobby organisations IRU, ACEA and T&E have warned the European Commission against a pause in EU investments in heavy-duty charging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, after funding has run out. In a joint letter, they argue that a gap in 2026–2027 could slow the market ramp-up of zero-emission trucks despite recent AFIF-backed investments. Read more…

Volkswagen centralises management of the Brand Group Core

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Volkswagen is creating a new Group Board of Management for its core brands, which will henceforth make cross-brand decisions for the high-volume quartet of VW Passenger Cars, Škoda, Seat/Cupra, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This restructuring is expected to generate savings of one billion euros in production alone by 2030, partly through the elimination of managerial positions. Read more…