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EU Transport Research and Innovation brief week 21 2026
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- Weights and Dimensions Deadlock: Trilogue negotiations over the Weights and Dimensions Directive have reached a critical impasse, as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) demand permanent 44-tonne allowances to offset battery weight while national associations, such as Spain’s Fenadismer, warn that blanket increases could allow diesel fleets to undercut green operators. This lack of legal harmony is causing acute procurement paralysis, as fleet managers cannot accurately model the return on investment for zero-emission vehicles across different borders.
- Escalating Carbon Costs: The "2026 State of the EU ETS" report confirms that carbon prices are operating at a $85 per tonne premium, while new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) rules strictl ...
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