Contains "A Communication laying out a comprehensive European alternative fuels strategy COM(2013)17, for the long-term substitution of oil as energy source in all modes of transport;
A proposal for a Directive on the deployment of alternative fuels recharging and refuelling infrastructure COM(2013)18 ;
An accompanying Impact Assessment SWD(2013)5;
A Staff Working Document setting out the needs in terms of market conditions, regulations, codes and standards for a broad market uptake of LNG in the shipping sector SWD(2013)4 ." (See Source below)
New EU rules have been adopted today to ensure the build-up of alternative refuelling points across Europe with common standards for their design and use, including a common plug for recharging electric vehicles. Member States must set and make public their targets and present their national policy frameworks by end-2016.