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The European Commission embodies and upholds the general interest of the Union and is the driving force in the Union's institutional system. Its four main roles are to propose legislation to Parliament and the Council, to administer and implement Community policies, to enforce Community law and to negotiate international agreements, mainly those relating to trade and cooperation.
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2012
31 Jan 2012
EIB lends €180 million to Renault Group
The European Investment Bank (EIB) recently granted a EUR 180 million loan to the Renault Group to contribute to R&D for a new generation of batteries and motors for electric vehicles.2011
25 Nov 2011
Enfucell wins new EU funding
The FLEXIBILITY consortium, consisting of Enfucell, Siemens, VTT, Varta Microbattery and seven other leading European technology companies and universities, has been granted a 4,9 million euro project funding by the EU commission of which Enfucell's share is 258.000 euros. The project is coordinated by the Dresden University of Technology and has a life span of four years.15 Nov 2011
$4.09 Billion Market for RFID for Animals and Food in 2021
One of the best examples of a niche billion dollar and highly profitable market in RFID is that for animals, food and farming. In the IDTechEx research report "RFID for Animals, Food and Farming 2011-2021." IDTechEx find that by 2021 the market will have increased 3.7 fold from $1.17 billion in 2011 to $4.09 billion.31 Oct 2011
European collaboration efficient, low-cost tandem organic solar cells
Imec and its 16 project partners announce that they have launched the European FP7 project X10D, a project aiming at developing tandem organic solar cells with an increased conversion efficiency and lifetime, and a decreased production cost.25 Oct 2011
Organic large-area electronics competition for R&D funding
UK companies are being invited to take part in a competition for funding for collaborative research and development projects that aim to develop and stimulate technology within the European Organic and Large Area Electronics (OLAE) community.26 Sep 2011
Modular 'micro-mild' hybrid technology - reducing CO2 emissions
Incremental manufacturing cost is €50-60 for every 1 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions compared with the €200-500 per cent typical for full hybrids. Further value enhancements are possible if the automotive industry were to standardise around the proposed 48 volt power networks developing in Europe.6 Jul 2011
Electric vehicles - land, sea, air Europe 2011 awards
The judges noted very innovative and impressive features with real benefits for electric vehicles.30 Jun 2011
New developments with electric aircraft
There was extensive coverage of manned and unmanned electric aircraft at the recent "Electric Vehicles Land Sea Air" in Stuttgart Germany with considerable questioning by a fascinated audience.19 May 2011
European Commission makes €24.2 million available for e-mobility
The European Commission will support a cross-European electromobility initiative, Green eMotion, worth €41.8 million ($59.2 million), in partnership with forty two partners from the industries, utilities, electric car manufacturers, municipalities, universities and technology and research institutions.17 May 2011
Electromobility has a new key enabling technology
Foreign manufacturers of electric cars in China can own only minority shares and they must surrender intellectual property on at least one of what the government considers to be the three key enabling technologies for e-mobility. These are batteries, motors and control electronics. In exchange, foreigners gain access to a market they hope will be large enough to create cash flow that can be repatriated if the dominant partner approves.11 May 2011
The BEBA meeting in Parliament London
The British Electric Bicycle Assocation had a splendid little meeting at the Houses of Parliament in London 10 May, demonstrating twenty or so ebikes with pedals in Black Rod's tiny garden.2 May 2011
First international flight for solar powered plane
In the framework of its European solar flight campaign, Solar Impulse, under the patronage of the European Commission, has selected Brussels as its first international destination.31 Mar 2011
Applying energy harvesters to textiles
Energy harvesters enabling micro-power generation provide new levels of efficiency and automation in the built environment, process control, vehicles and healthcare.24 Mar 2011
European battery project SOMABAT begins
The SOMABAT (SOlid MAterials for high power Li polymer BATteries) project is a recent venture that aims to produce working prototype lithium polymer batteries for use in commercial electric vehicles. Various parameters will be explored by a European research conglomerate consisting of 13 partners with the primary goals set to decrease environmental impact, increase stability and enhance performance.9 Mar 2011
Printed electronics - Europe is different
Printed electronics is one of the most important new enabling technologies.2 Feb 2011
Cost-effective financing of photovoltaics
The European Commission has released a communication titled "Renewable Energy: Progressing to 2020", in which it suggests ways to ensure a more cost-effective financing of renewables.2010
24 Nov 2010
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure - surprises
This article shares some of the surprises revealed by our research for the new IDTechEx report "Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2011-2021".22 Jul 2010
SolarPrint with Fiat powers vehicles of the future
Irish energy technology company SolarPrint have entered into a partnership with Italian car manufacturing giant, Fiat, to develop solar panels that can be incorporated into automotives roof surface, as a means of generating alternative sources of energy for vehicles by converting light to power.8 Jul 2010
SolarPrint enters into solar technology deal with Fiat
R&D consortium plans to develop the next generation of solar technology to cover the surface of electric vehicles.24 Jun 2010
UK's largest Electric Vehicle trial - first findings
The first results of a UK-wide electric and low carbon vehicle testing project have been published