Belgium – July saw the European Parliament pass the Alternative Fuels and Infrastructure Regulation Act, a key tenant of the EU’s policy to reduce carbon emissions in the transport sector. The EU Parliament adopted the draft without changes, with 514 votes to 52 and 74 abstentions. Under the law, charging stations (1,400 kW to 2,800 kW power outputs) for Commercial Vehicles (CVs) will be placed every 120km along the EU’s main highways by 2028, whilst hydrogen refuelling stations will be installed at least every 200 km by 2031.

Under the deal, each EU member state must commit to a mandatory minimum infrastructure target, presenting the European Commission with a roadmap to reach its goal.