NEW: Charging infrastructure has far outpaced EV sales in all but one EU country. And most of the EU now meets its goals for fast public chargers to be located every 60 km along main roads. So how exactly is the charging network doing? 🧵⤵️

Europe is behind China in the EV race, but the industry narrative that we must weaken the EU car CO2 targets to compete is fundamentally wrong. The targets are what keep Europe in the race to be global leaders in battery electric cars. Now is the time to power up! Our report 👉 bit.ly/4yjPFDg

Want to legally challenge airport expansion? ⚖️ Our new toolkit with @opportunitygreen.org maps potential routes in the EU on air quality, biodiversity, climate, and noise - plus examples and resources. Another tool for the fight for #RedLinesForAirports 🙌 ➡️ stay-grounded.org/project/tool...

Fewer than half of new cars in the UK can fit into a conventional parking space. Meanwhile, drivers of massive SUVs can pay up to 20x less tax than in other European countries. Here's how the UK government can take to start reclaiming the road for pedestrians and cyclists 👉

Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian Wolmar

Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damage, says says transport commentator Christian Wolmar

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NEW: The EU’s electric car tariffs succeeded in reducing the market share of EVs made in China, but the imports of Chinese batteries – which face no tariffs – grew seven fold. 🧵

NEW: A night on a cruise ship is taxed almost half as much as a night in a hotel – despite their many negative impacts on the environment and contribution to overtourism 🛳️😷 How is this possible... and what can we do about it? 🧵⤵️

The promised benefits from increased tourism are failing to materialise for cities across Europe. Our report with @neweconomics.bsky.social shows how cities facing the worst housing crises are also those experiencing an influx of tourists arriving by plane ➡️ bit.ly/3Su4qTQ

Cars are growing bigger every year, creating an increasingly dangerous environment for road users. If this trend continues, an additional 2,500 adults and 79 children could die on Europe’s roads by 2040, compared to a scenario where new car sizes return to 2015 levels. New report ➡️ bit.ly/3SRno6P

NEW: Increased tourism from air traffic growth is fueling an unaffordable housing crisis across Europe, hitting Southern Europe and Ireland the hardest. Our report with @neweconomics.bsky.social shows how unchecked tourism growth could cause European rent hikes of up to €250 a year ➡️ bit.ly/3Su4qTQ

Rail passengers are still too often bearing the cost of train delays. Our new research shows that on the routes without guaranteed passenger rights, travellers face an average €86 penalty (plus food and hotel costs) if they miss their connection. Check it out ➡️ bit.ly/4p2wR7H

European cities are set to lose up to 14% of their on-street parking by 2040 due to growing car size. Our new report with @cleancitiescampaign.org shows how ‘right-sizing’ policies to get new cars back to 2015 levels could reverse this trend. Check it out ➡️ bit.ly/3SRno6P

NEW: The EU’s new rules on rail ticketing will not protect almost half of passengers taking international trains on the most flown routes in the EU. This will hinder a broader adoption of rail travel in Europe, according to our new analysis. 🧵⤵️

NEW: Cars are growing 1.2 cm longer every year, a new study from T&E and @cleancitiescampaign.org shows. European cities are set to lose between 8.5% and 14% of their on-street parking by 2040 if this trend continues unchecked. 🧵⤵️

💰Oil and gas companies are cashing in. Meanwhile, people struggle to pay their energy bills. 💡The solution? A permanent additional tax on the colossal profits of these companies. ✅Let’s #TaxFossilFuelProfits✍️ Sign the petition now: act.350.org/sign/tell-eu...

NEW: Ukraine’s EV market has grown fast alongside domestic charging station production, despite Russia's full-scale invasion. T&E's research shows that this rapid uptake has allowed Ukraine to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports and strengthen its energy security. Full report 👉 bit.ly/3PRf3iG

We are joining a coalition of industry groups and civil society calling for a change in direction of the current EU discussions on vehicle electrification. The debate should no longer focus on slowing the transition: it’s time to focus on how to accelerate it. Read the letter ➡️ bit.ly/4osYkiv

NEW: A majority of Europeans back reducing fossil fuel imports to make Europe safer. A new YouGov poll, commissioned by E3G, T&E and the Electrification Alliance, shows strong support for electrification and clean energy investment – and it cuts across the traditional left-right political divide. 🧵

"Governments are playing a dangerous game by promoting food for fuel," says T&E energy and climate director Kädi Ristkok in @theguardian.com. Instead of feeding cars with crops, governments must pursue more sustainable options like electrification. Read the article here ➡️ bit.ly/3PRmO8h

Scramble for biofuel as oil prices rise ‘could push world closer to food crisis’

Experts say increased use of crops for fuel is ‘dangerous game’ that could send food price inflation soaring

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NEW: Europe’s growing EV fleet has a key role to play in the electricity grid of the future through Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. But the electricity system could be one of the biggest victims of slashing the EU’s EV targets. See the full potential impact ➡️ bit.ly/4dRmK1u

NEW: High oil prices have led to a global scramble for biofuels. Short term measures could push up global consumption by 30% this year and a whopping 70% by 2030. This will exacerbate rising global food prices, as well as fertiliser shortages. Check out our latest report for more ➡️ bit.ly/4vqFaf8

NEW: Weak taxes on fossil-fuel company cars risk intensifying the EU’s oil dependency, while tax incentives for EVs remain too low in many EU countries. 🧵⬇️

🛡️ ENERGY SHIELD: ON! EV drivers are paying €71 less per month on average than petrol drivers to fuel their cars in the Middle East crisis. T&E’s analysis finds that the energy crisis has inflated petrol prices FIVE TIMES more than EV charging. 🧵

We’ve all heard the promise: Expand the airport, boost the local economy, create jobs. But is it actually true? Watch the full documentary here 👉 youtu.be/vJU_cXBQwKU

🎥 NEW VIDEO: The aviation industry has long justified airport expansions by citing regional economic growth… but something’s not adding up. A new documentary from T&E takes a close look at the true cost of Europe’s cheap flight boom. Watch the full video ➡️ bit.ly/42qkpnJ

Europe was the 3rd-largest emitting region from aviation last year, behind Asia & North America. But despite its smaller share, Europe is the only one to have already returned to its pre-pandemic levels of aviation emissions. Emissions have now reached a record peak. Our analysis 👉 bit.ly/3RnHpRK

👀 Coming tomorrow. How “ultra-frequent flyers” are threatening Europe’s housing market and leading cities to blow past their climate targets. Stay tuned!

London is the #1 city for airport emissions worldwide, with a total of six airports. London Heathrow Airport alone ranks 2nd in the world for the most polluting airport, causing health issues and noise disturbance for citizens living nearby. Explore the Tracker 👉 bit.ly/49CW4ib

Paris ranks 6th in the world with the highest airport emissions. Its four airports were responsible for 3x the amount of CO2 compared to the city itself. It’s time for cities to stop the endless airport expansions and focus on funding greener transport. Explore the Tracker 👉 bit.ly/49CW4ib

The EU's plan for improving rail travel for passengers is here 🎉 Now it's up to the EU Parliament and EU Council to ensure that the most polluting routes by cars and planes are easily accessible for passengers to book by rail. Read our full reaction here ➡️ bit.ly/4d88pgF

High oil prices are leading governments to scramble to get hold of biofuel feedstocks. This is a dangerous game. Food prices are already high, and vegetable oil prices have reached their highest level since July 2022. Governments around the world must avoid trading a fuel crisis for a food crisis.