(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and Drivalia, part of the Crédit Agricole Auto Bank group, have signed a €48 million financing agreement to accelerate electric mobility in Italy and Finland. The financing will support the deployment of around 2,900 battery electric vehicles for businesses and freelancers through long-term rental contracts. The financing will enable Drivalia to deploy approximately 2,900 new battery electric vehicles for companies and freelancers in Italy and Finland. Gelsomina Vigliotti, Vice-President of the EIB, said the adoption of electric mobility is an essential part of Europe’s energy transition. For more information: www.drivalia.comMedia Contact:Enrico Possentie.possenti@eib.org+352 4379 – 82144Press Office+352 43791SOURCE: European Investment Bank