Global Scans · Transport · Weekly Summary

• [New] IGFF will provide lines of credit to India's leading DFIs to accelerate funding for technologies like round-the-clock renewable energy, green hydrogen, compressed biogas, electric transport in rural areas, and decentralised renewable energy solutions. IBPS Guide
• [New] Mozambique's construction industry is expected to register an annual average growth rate of 4.8% in real terms from 2026 to 2029, supported by investments for the development of energy, transport infrastructure, and telecommunication projects. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The construction industry in Mozambique is expected to grow by 3% in real terms in 2025, supported by public and private sector investments into the development of transport, and infrastructure projects. Yahoo Finance
• [New] H2med is planned to have a capacity to transport 2 million metric tons of hydrogen made from renewable electricity annually when built - roughly 10% of expected EU hydrogen consumption in 2030. Hart Energy
• [New] Global EV sales are projected to surpass 20 million units annually by 2025, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer demand for sustainable transportation. The Next Avenue
• [New] Sustainable Transportation: Autonomous EVs will play a vital role in achieving global sustainability goals by reducing emissions and energy consumption. The Next Avenue
• [New] Autonomous vehicles and robots will revolutionize transportation and improve quality of life, contributing billions to Tesla's future value. Investing Snacks
• [New] Getting on track with the NZE Scenario would require transport emissions to fall by about 25% to around 6 Gt by 2030, even with an anticipated growth in demand. IEA
• [New] For Sharjah residents, the Etihad Rail will eventually provide faster and more eco-friendly transportation options, improve commute times between emirates, and reduce reliance on personal vehicles. Khaleej Times
• [New] The US transportation department regulates vehicle design and will play a key role in deciding if Tesla can mass-produce robotaxis without pedals and steering wheels, while Musk's rocket firm SpaceX has about $22bn (R387bn) in federal contracts. TimesLIVE
• [New] The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is unveiling the second phase of its eco-friendly transport programme in accordance with the UAE Green Agenda 2030. Go Kite Travel and Tours
• [New] The British government has laid out its first comprehensive national strategy to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector by 2050, adopting one of the world's most aggressive decarbonization roadmaps for maritime transport. Talk Finance
• [New] By 2050, the deployment of green hydrogen is expected to significantly reduce Tunisia's carbon footprint, particularly in sectors like transport, fertilizer production, and power generation. Abhijeet Shirke
• Most of the previous studies estimating hydrogen demand for transport focused on light-duty vehicles, such as passenger cars [15, 37, 45, 51, 55], rather than heavy-duty transport, such as trucks, which represent a significant potential for hydrogen use in road transport, particularly in Australia. SpringerOpen
• Hydrogen adoption in heavy-duty transport could lead to a CO2 reduction of up to 48% by 2050, equivalent to 1.5 million metric tons of CO2, under aggressive scenarios in G20 countries. SpringerOpen
• The US Transportation Department regulates vehicle design and will play a key role in deciding if Tesla can mass-produce robotaxis without pedals and steering wheels, while Musk's rocket firm SpaceX has $22 billion in federal contracts. ET Now
• The Circular Economy Policy initiative is expected to accomplish the UAE's vision of becoming a global pioneer of green development through priority sectors such as infrastructure, sustainable transportation, sustainable manufacturing, and sustainable food production and consumption. Grc
• New jobs will emerge but there will always be jobs for drivers in the transport sector, even as Singapore is set to introduce autonomous vehicles. AsiaOne
• Technological developments in energy storage, transportation, and production will gradually reshape the strategic importance of the Persian Gulf, potentially reducing Iran's geographic leverage over time. Discovery Alert
• German NGOs propose plan for EU ETS2 implementation Fifteen German NGOs have proposed a five-point plan for the socially just and effective implementation of the new EU ETS2 for transport and heating fuels set for 2027. NenPower
• One of the big projects that gets a lot of air time is pipelines to transport Canadian oil, a major source of pollution due to greenhouse gas emissions. SenCanada

Last updated: 11 July 2025