EC REVAMPS EUROPEAN ALTERNATIVE FUELS OBSERVATORY
On 30 March, the European Commission launched a new version of the European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO3.0). This platform aggregates information on infrastructure roll-out for alternative fuels, the uptake of alternative fuels, and support measures in the Member States and other European countries within EAFO’s scope.
Many new data sources have now been added to the Observatory, making it possible to extend its scope to the rail and aviation sectors. The website structure has been simplified, for easier and more user-friendly navigation, including on mobile devices. A fully interactive and modular interface also allows users to adapt graphs to their needs and to download the data in different formats for reprocessing.
In terms of policy monitoring and enforcement, EAFO will gradually include progress trackers for the Clean Vehicles Directive and the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, as the new legislation is implemented. A map viewer includes a ‘gap analysis’ algorithm to identify gaps in alternative fuels infrastructure coverage on the TEN-T network. These new features should help ensure public and private funding goes where it is needed most.
Source: European Commission