EU Transport Research and Innovation brief week 19 2026
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Episode notes
- Financialization of Zero-Emission Infrastructure: Milence secured a €120 million debt-financing facility, marking a watershed moment where heavy-duty vehicle charging networks transitioned from equity-dependent projects into a bankable asset class.,. This capital supports the rollout of the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), which delivers 1.1 megawatts of power to fully charge heavy trucks within mandatory 45-minute driver rest periods.,.
- Regulatory Hardening on Energy Volatility: The European Commission issued guidance ruling that high fuel prices no longer constitute "extraordinary circumstances" for passenger or freight liability exemptions.,. While the METSAF framework allows Member States to provide state aid for ...
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