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Evaluation of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive

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Directive 2014/94/EU sets a framework of common measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the Union. The Commission will evaluate the functioning of that Directive. It will examine whether the Directive and its measures have been effective and appropriate to deliver on its key objectives and are still relevant in view of recent technology and market developments.

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31 responses

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Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment), 15 Mar 2019

Emobility is at the core of decarbonising Europe’s transport, since all new cars and vans and most new trucks sold in early-2030s will have to be zero emission if Europe is to comply with the Paris Agreement. This requires a speedy and comprehensive roll-out of charging infrastructure across…

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Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs, 20 Mar 2019

BEUC welcomes the initiative of the EC to evaluate the 2014 directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, as the well-functioning of this directive is essential to make e-mobility convenient for consumers. BEUC therefore intends to actively contribute to the discussions regarding…

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ENEL SpA, 20 Mar 2019

The Directive 2014/94/EU was adopted at a time when the market of alternative fuel vehicles was still an emerging market. In 2018, a major milestone was reached as Europe accounted for its first million electric vehicles on the road and the future market outlook is promising. Nevertheless,…

Shell Urges Technology Neutrality in Alternative Fuels Infrastructure

Shell Companies, 19 Mar 2019

Shell requests that the directive maintain technology neutrality and provide equal support for all alternative fuels including electricity, hydrogen, biofuels, LNG, CNG and LPG. They emphasize the need for a stable regulatory framework and standardization of refueling technology across the EU to create a single internal market.
This would protect their diverse fuel portfolio and ensure stable support for their infrastructure investments.
Environmental advocates lose focused support for zero-emission technologies like electric and hydrogen vehicles.

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Eurocities, 20 Mar 2019

The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive was a welcome first step from EU oil dependency. However, there are significant structural issues that should be addressed; not least within the context of recent EU policy developments on the Mobility Packages and the 2050 Long-Term Climate…

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IBERDROLA, 18 Mar 2019

See attached document.

IRU Urges Faster Infrastructure Rollout For Heavy-Duty Trucks

International Road Transport Union Permanent Delegation to the EU, 5 Mar 2019

IRU calls for faster deployment of infrastructure to match new truck emission targets. They advocate for technology-neutrality and lifecycle emission measurements.
Universal infrastructure coverage reduces financial risks for transport operators switching vehicles.
The wider economy and consumers face higher costs if regulations precede commercial viability.

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E.ON SE, 20 Mar 2019

We welcome the opportunity to give feedback to the European Commission in their evaluation of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive. Please find our views in the attached document.

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European Biogas Association, 20 Mar 2019

Using biomethane for transport improves air quality and can lead to carbon neutrality (when 80% of the gas mix is renewable). Renewable methane is already produced in increasing volumes in most European countries; the technology is mature and biomethane profits also from the existing natural gas…

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E-MOBILITY EUROPE, 18 Mar 2019

The Directive on the deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure was adopted at a time the alternative fuels market was still emerging. However, as we have now over a million EVs in Europe it is time for it to be revised to be kept in line with the current and foreseen growth of the…

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International Copper Association Europe, 20 Mar 2019

The latest battery electric vehicle compact models (BEV) currently have a real range of around 300 km. This is more than enough for everyday use. For some models, the total cost of ownership is already equivalent to conventional models and by 2021, this will be the case for many more. What is…

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Cruise Lines International Association, 20 Mar 2019

Clear priorities for the public consultation should be to include support for decarbonisation of the shipping sector, should take into account the considerable investments done by the cruise industry already, costs associated with supplying alternative fuels and should support the overall reduction…

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Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, 19 Mar 2019

With the expected increased deployment of alternatively powered vehicles over the coming years it is essential that the EU takes necessary steps to prepare for such change. The evaluation of Directive 2014/94 should assess the added value of the legislation and where it can be improved in order to…

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Danish Shipping, 11 Mar 2019

Danish Shipping welcome the opportunity to contribute to the evaluation roadmap of the 2014 Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive. In April 2018, the UN’s International Maritime Organization, IMO, adopted an Initial strategy on reduction of Green House Gas emissions from ships which…

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FEPORT, 20 Mar 2019

FEPORT welcomes the opportunity to provide input into the evaluation roadmap of the 2014 Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive. With regards to the legislation relevant to the port industry (shore-side power supply and LNG infrastructure), it is important that the Directive is market driven…

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Bellona Europa, 20 Mar 2019

Bellona welcomes a review of the directive on the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure. The directive, while well-intentioned, currently risks promoting the deployment of fuel infrastructure which is not compatible with the long-term goal of a net-zero transport sector and wider…

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Liquid Gas Europe, 20 Mar 2019

The DAFI helped growing the market for alternative fuels that had already reached a certain degree of maturity, such as LPG, and to jump start a market for newcomers (e.g. electricity). EAFO figures show that the number of alternative-fueled cars increased by 75% from 2008 to 2016, from 5,4 mil to…

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Enagás S.A., 20 Mar 2019

Enagás welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the evaluation roadmap of the 2014 Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive. Natural gas will have an important role in the future to contribute to the decarbonisation of the transport sector. CNG/LNG in the transport sector is already a…

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POLIS, 20 Mar 2019

Electromobility is increasingly becoming part of the sustainable urban mobility system. Polis cities have a clear vision when it comes to reducing the adverse impacts of transport, with ambitious goals to improve air quality, make the urban environment less congested, bring about modal shift in…

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European Producers Union of Renewable Ethanol, 20 Mar 2019

The AFID was meant to foster the deployment of alternative fuels and reduce the European fossil fuels dependency. Unfortunately, the role of biofuels is overlooked in the Directive, although they represent the vast majority of the renewable and alternative fuels in the European transport. In 2014,…

GRDF urges EU to keep gas in alternative fuels definition

Gaz Réseau Distribution France, 19 Mar 2019

GRDF requests that compressed natural gas remains classified as an alternative fuel. They advocate for a "well-to-wheel" evaluation of emissions to ensure technology neutrality. This would support a progressive transition using existing, affordable refueling systems.
This approach would protect GRDF's existing gas infrastructure and market relevance.
Purely electric infrastructure providers lose if investment is diverted back to gas.

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NGVA Europe, 20 Mar 2019

The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive should keep on recognizing the technological neutrality of the infrastructures. The inclusion of CNG and LNG in the definition of alternative fuels should be maintained as relevant part of the EU’s decarbonisation goal. The progressive…

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Natuur Milieu, 19 Mar 2019

The 2014 Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive is not fit for purpose Emobility is at the core of decarbonising Europe’s transport, since all new cars and vans and most new trucks sold in early-2030s will have to be zero emission if Europe is to comply with the Paris Agreement. This…

Independent energy suppliers urge technological neutrality in fuel infrastructure

The Voice of Europe's Independent Energy and Mobility Suppliers, 20 Mar 2019

UPEI advocates for a technology-neutral approach that supports all fuels contributing to decarbonization. They warn against building infrastructure that does not match actual consumer demand.
Promoting drop-in fuels allows members to leverage existing assets and minimize investment risks.
Proponents of expensive new technologies may lose priority if funding shifts to existing systems.

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Die Gas- und Wasserstoffwirtschaft e.V., 20 Mar 2019

Zukunft ERDGAS sees the objectives of the AFI directive as utterly important to build up a CNG station infrastructure in Germany. However, the current implementation in Germany is not supporting a sufficient development of CNG infrastructure. Generally, Germany does not meet the recommended…

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LEVA-EU vzw, 20 Mar 2019

In showing the EU the way to a climate-neutral economy by 2050, the Long-Term Climate Strategy of the Commission overlooks a key player in the decarbonisation of mobility, i.e. light, electric vehicles (LEVs) such as electric bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, light 3 and 4-wheeled vehicles,…

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Fundacja Instytut Spraw Obywatelskich, 20 Mar 2019

Emobility is at the core of decarbonising Europe’s transport, since all new cars and vans and most new trucks sold in early-2030s will have to be zero emission if Europe is to comply with the Paris Agreement. This requires a speedy and comprehensive roll-out of charging infrastructure across…

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CHAdeMO Association, 20 Mar 2019

The Directive on the deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure (DAFI) went into effect when electro-mobility was still at its nascent stage in Europe. With the expected acceleration of the market, it is indeed important to revise its content to keep it aligned with the dynamic changes that are…

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Alliance des industriels des solutions électriques et numériques du bâtiment au service de ses occupants, 20 Mar 2019

IGNES together with GIMELEC take note of the evaluation roadmap presented by the European Commission in order to evaluate the Directive 2014/94/UE on the deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure five years after its adoption. Ex-post evaluation represents an important tool of “Better…

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Transport for London, 20 Mar 2019

Our high level comments are as follows: Data availability Data, both public and private, on charging point location and utilisation is crucial for planning a network of alternative fuel infrastructure. Member states should maintain accurate and up to date national charging point registries of…

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Det Økologiske Råd, 19 Mar 2019

The current directive is a bad compromise, which set targets for fuels we don't need but in reality not for the 'fuels' we do need. Electrification of the EU transport sector is absolute key. It is a joke, that fossil fuels are part of definition of alternative fuels. Fossil gas must be removed…