14 September 2026 · Week 38
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Mobility emissions are down as Europe turns to the investment conditions needed for charging networks.
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Mobility emissions fall, but the figure needs context
The Dutch mobility sector emitted over 10% fewer greenhouse gases in the second quarter of 2026 than a year earlier. Diesel use fell in particular, partly because a German excise-duty discount encouraged international freight operators to refuel across the border. Under IPCC rules, those emissions count in Germany. Electric driving also increased. The quarterly figures are provisional.
The decline therefore does not prove that decarbonisation is progressing as quickly as the headline figure suggests: part reflects a shift in where emissions are recorded. For market participants, increased electric driving is the more structural signal. The provisional status and impact of refuelling behaviour make underlying usage and energy data more useful for investment decisions than a single emissions rate.
Source: Statistics Netherlands ↗︎
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EU debate targets charging-network finance
At an upcoming Connecting Europe Days side event on 28 September, industry representatives and policymakers will discuss how European support can accelerate and de-risk investment in charging infrastructure for electric cars and trucks. The agenda includes sites along the TEN-T network, large grid connections and energy storage.
The agenda shows that scaling depends not only on vehicle adoption, but also on site selection, grid capacity and how investment risk is shared. The outcome matters to operators, logistics companies and financiers: public support could help determine where charging corridors emerge and whether infrastructure is available in time for a larger electric fleet.
Source: European Commission, DG MOVE ↗︎
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