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EU Transport Research and Innovation brief week 34 2026
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- The €1.1 Billion CEF Transport Reflow Call: Serving as the final funding opportunity under the 2021–2027 budget cycle (deadline October 6, 2026), this mobilization targets critical TEN-T modernization, dedicating €350 million to core railway projects, €130 million to dual-use military mobility, and €130 million to alternative fuels infrastructure.
- Heavy-Duty Road Freight Electrification Constraints: While the overall EU passenger charging network grew 18% year-over-year, commercial freight charging remains highly underdeveloped with only 373 compliant 350-kW locations across 21 member states. Transitioning to Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS)—delivering up to 3,750 kW—faces grid connection delays of 12 to 36 months, forcing logistics o ...
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