The US Postal Service has begun deploying thousands of electric vehicles as part of a multi-billion dollar initiative, navigating political debates and logistical hurdles to transform its delivery fleet by 2028. The long-delayed electrification of the United States Postal Service’s delivery fleet has finally moved from planning to widespread deployment, but the programme still reads as much like a political and operational balancing act as a technical transition. According to the original report, USPS has begun putting thousands of electric vans on the road alongside a smaller number of purpose‑built electric Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDVs). The agency reports more…

A new analysis warns that current EU vehicle CO2 regulations could lead to significant losses for European carmakers unless policy adjustments are made, amid ongoing debates over the future of the continent’s green transportation goals. A new analysis of the European car sector raises fresh alarms about the economic consequences of current EU decarbonisation rules for manufacturers and supply chains. According to an analysis by consultancy Kearney, cited by Der Spiegel, the EU’s existing vehicle CO2 rules will push many European producers into substantial losses over the coming years unless compensatory measures are introduced. The study projects that if sales…

Los Angeles has officially removed coal from its power supply, heavily investing in hydrogen-ready infrastructure and pioneering large-scale green hydrogen projects, signalling a transformative shift towards a sustainable and flexible energy future. Los Angeles has formally removed coal from its power supply as it accelerates toward a legally binding target of 100% clean energy by 2035, a transition driven in large part by two hydrogen-focused projects: the Intermountain Power Project’s IPP Renewed in Utah and a hydrogen-ready retrofit at the Scattergood Generating Station in west Los Angeles. According to the original report, Mayor Karen Bass announced the city’s full divestment…

A new report highlights how coordinated, multi-vector infrastructure development across electricity, hydrogen, and CO₂ networks could significantly cut costs and optimise investments, provided that EU-level governance and cross-border cost-sharing are strengthened. According to the original report prepared for Agora Energiewende, shifting to integrated, co‑optimised infrastructure planning across electricity, hydrogen, fossil gas and CO₂ networks could reduce Europe’s energy system costs by more than €560 billion between 2030 and 2050 , rising to about €750 billion when avoided back‑up generation is included. The modelling underpinning the finding was developed by Fraunhofer IEG and Fraunhofer ISI with consultancy d‑fine and quantifies efficiencies…

Australia and China sign a memorandum of understanding to advance joint efforts in reducing emissions from steel production, setting the stage for a structured policy dialogue and potential market transformation by 2026. Australia and China have moved from diplomatic rhetoric to a formal cooperation framework on steel-sector emissions, signing a memorandum of understanding that establishes the Australia–China Policy Dialogue on Steel Decarbonisation. According to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, the MoU , which fulfils a commitment made during Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China in July 2025 , creates a standing platform for officials, industry and researchers…

French President Emmanuel Macron advocates for tighter European sourcing standards for electric vehicles during China visit, aiming to shield the bloc’s automotive industry while navigating internal EU debates on competitiveness and climate commitments. French president Emmanuel Macron has thrown weight behind tighter European sourcing rules for electric vehicles, framing a push for a “European preference” as part of broader efforts to shield the bloc’s industrial base while the European Commission reworks auto-sector rules. Speaking during a three‑day state visit to China, Macron said the EU should give automakers “more technological flexibility to have more technological neutrality by 2035,” and added…

The Global Hydrogen Compass Report 2025 reveals a rapid increase in hydrogen investment and projects, yet highlights persistent challenges in demand formation, policy coherence, and infrastructure development that could hinder the sector’s future growth. According to the Global Hydrogen Compass Report 2025, committed capital for hydrogen reached about $110 billion this year , roughly a tenfold rise since 2020 , signalling a rapid maturation of supply chains even as demand-side clarity lags. At H2MEET in Korea industry leaders set out a clear diagnosis: capital and project pipelines are accelerating, but price discovery, offtake certainty and coherent policy execution remain the…

A new CDP Global Snapshot reveals cities worldwide need US$105 billion for climate infrastructure in 2025, but funding gaps threaten to derail ambitions, highlighting urgent calls for systemic financial reforms. The world’s cities are seeking a record US$105 billion to finance urban climate infrastructure projects in 2025, but shortfalls in project preparation and funding risk leaving ambitions unfulfilled, according to a CDP Global Snapshot published as the COP30 Local Leaders Forum convenes in Rio de Janeiro. According to the original report from CDP, prepared with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), 507 cities across 62 countries…

A new HRW report highlights how Bulgaria’s ongoing dependence on coal, particularly at the Maritsa 3 plant, exacerbates air pollution, jeopardising public health in coal-dependent towns and risking EU funding and climate targets. Bulgaria’s prolonged reliance on coal is worsening local air quality, endangering public health in coal-dependent towns and jeopardising the country’s wider energy transition, according to a new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report released on 8 December 2025. The 45‑page analysis focuses on Dimitrovgrad, where the ageing Maritsa 3 lignite power plant is identified as a principal contributor to dangerous sulphur dioxide and particulate pollution that harms residents…

BMW has accelerated its climate ambitions, with China playing a central role, promising to cut at least 60 million tonnes of CO2‑equivalent by 2035 through extensive renewable energy projects and supply chain reforms, marking a significant step towards its net-zero goal. BMW’s China operations central to strengthened mid‑term decarbonisation pledge BMW AG has raised its mid‑term climate ambition, pledging to cut at least 60 million tonnes of CO2‑equivalent by 2035 versus 2019 levels as part of a roadmap to net‑zero by 2050. According to the original report, the expanded target builds on an earlier commitment to reduce lifecycle emissions by…