On World EV Day, the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest is proud to share the strides we’ve made in transitioning to a greener, more sustainable fleet of vehicles. Our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting environmentally friendly practices by using hybrid and electric vehicles aligns with the spirit of World EV Day—a day dedicated to highlighting the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) and accelerating the global shift toward sustainable transportation. “The U.S. Embassy Romania is taking important steps towards our common goal, as a society, to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions. The Embassy’s growing fleet of electric vehicles advances our environmental goals while showcasing American innovation and green technology. We’re proud to contribute to meeting President Biden’s pledge to cut greenhouse gas pollution in half by 2030,” Ambassador Kavalec said according to the press release sent by the Press Office of the U.S. Embassy-Bucharest Starting in 2021, the Embassy began replacing its petrol vehicles with Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) – Over three years, these vehicles have reduced CO? emissions by over 3,700 kg. Earlier this year, we purchased two more plug-in hybrid vehicles to replace three petrol vehicles in our fleet. These are important achievements that show the Embassy’s commitment to helping our local community mitigate climate change. Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to expand our green fleet further by replacing more petrol vehicles with green cars. With these new additions, we estimate an annual reduction in CO? emissions of over 6,200 kg. This change underscores our dedication to being responsible guests in Romania, enhancing our shared values. On World EV Day, we celebrate these achievements and reaffirm our commitment to reducing environmental impact through innovative and sustainable transportation solutions. We are proud to #DriveChange and to continue supporting the shift to a decarbonized society. We encourage others to join us on this vital journey toward a cleaner, greener future! (Photo:https://ro.usembassy.gov/)
The Titan Heavy Machinery (Mașini Grele) industrial platform in Bucharest’s District 3 will be put up for public auction, as part of the insolvency procedure, with a starting price of EUR 16 million. The assets include a 47,286 sqm plot of land, industrial halls with a total area of 34,870 sqm, an office building (Basement […]
Railway unions in Romania criticized the government’s plans to cut costs for the national railway operator, CFR, in a press release published on Wednesday, July 23. They say that low investments in rail infrastructure have lowered the average speed at which passenger trains travel to 44 km/h, while freight trains do not exceed 17 km/h. […]
A video mapping show is scheduled to take place this Friday, July 25, at Cinema Marconi, a former cinema hall in Bucharest which has been lying in ruins for years. The building is located at the intersection of Calea Griviței and Atelierului Street, in the city's historical Buzești-Berzei area. The event, organized by the non-profit Arcen, will […]
Roughly 69% of respondents to the Voice of the Consumer 2025 survey conducted by PwC Romania use apps or smart devices, which have influenced their daily habits, with a third even stating that they have significantly changed their lifestyle. The use of health monitoring devices, such as smartwatches or glucose monitors, shows that Romanians are […]
The Oradea Pride March will take place, even though Oradea City Hall has "banned" the event, according to the organizers, the ARK Oradea Association. Oradea City Hall denied ARK’s request to hold the march, citing public works and other public gatherings on each of the 11 proposed routes. No alternative routes were proposed, but the […]
Romania and Poland stand out as the most pet-loving countries in Europe, with high percentages of ownership for both cats and dogs. Romania ranks first for cats and third for dogs, while Poland ranks second in both categories, according to an analysis by Swedish website for feline lovers Kattly, cited by Reuters. The analysis shows […]
