Regulation on the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure

Adopting the regulation on deployment of an alternative fuel infrastructure (“AFIR”) aims to set mandatory national targets for the next few years to deploy an adequate alternative fuel infrastructure in the EU.

Key aspects:

• The AFIR was approved as part of the “Fit for 55” package, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by at least 55% by 2030.
•   It will ensure the deployment of more alternative fuel recharging and refueling points across Europe by establishing common technical requirements.
•  It calls for easy and convenient payment methods, on an ad hoc basis, at electric or hydrogen-powered vehicle recharging or refueling points
• The AFIR establishes that users must be given full electronic information on availability, waiting time and price.