In brief | 20 August '24
Euractiv: Austria submits 2030 climate plan late as Germany, Spain flout June deadline
Just ten EU countries have submitted their long-term climate action plans to Brussels, with Austria being the most recent, as large countries like Germany and Spain continue to disregard the June 2024 deadline.
FORESIGHT: Europe’s emissions trading mission goes global
Europe’s energy transition is built on an emissions trading system that has helped to drive impressive decarbonisation across numerous sectors. The rest of the world has watched, taken note and might soon implement their own carbon markets.
Bloomberg: EU plans 9% tariff on Tesla cars as China EV probe advances
The European Union said Tuesday (20 August) that it plans to introduce a 9% tariff on Teslas imported from China, as it notified automakers of its draft decision to move forward with definitive tariffs on electric vehicles shipped from the country.
Reuters: Battery maker Northvolt to shift R&D from California to Sweden
Carmakers and other manufacturers have for some time looked to source batteries away from China, with Northvolt considered by many as a pioneer in battery cell production in Europe.
