Category: Biofuels & EV

Roadmap for ZEV Transition in Canada

Roadmap for ZEV Transition in Canada

June 22, 2022 | , ,

Light-duty vehicles (LDV), including passenger cars and light trucks, are the largest source of transport GHG emissions in Canada, accounting for close to half of total transport emissions. In December 2021, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) launched consultations on how it should achieve Canada’s targets of at least 50% zero-emission LDV sales by 2030 and 100% by 2035. In March 2022, it announced plans to develop a sales mandate to require at least 20% electric vehicle (EV) sales by 2026 and 60% by 2030.

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Stronger and Cleaner US Electric Grid: NRDC Factsheet

Stronger and Cleaner US Electric Grid: NRDC Factsheet

June 21, 2022 | , , ,

To face a climate-altered future, the United States needs a resilient, affordable, and nimble electric system, one that can adjust and adapt to any situation, keeping the lights on no matter the challenge. Ensuring that the country has affordable and available electricity requires that Congress pass legislation now to support renewable energy and build a more resilient electric grid—the system that connects a source of energy such as a power plant to the consumers who use it.

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US Electric School Bus Market: Briefing

US Electric School Bus Market: Briefing

June 16, 2022 | , , ,

This publication is intended to serve as a resource primarily for school districts and transportation directors exploring school bus electrification and provide them with a better understanding of the state of the electric school bus market and available offerings. It aims to present the growing interest and investment in the sector along with key aspects of the current technology.

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ZEVs by 2030 in Australia: Report

ZEVs by 2030 in Australia: Report

June 9, 2022 | , , ,

Shifting from private passenger vehicle use to zero emissions public transport will help curb Australia’s rising transport emissions. When considering other factors, such as population growth – particularly in urban areas – and the significant non-CO2 pollutant emissions associated with traditional diesel buses, it is clear that electrification of buses should be a central pillar of any transport decarbonisation strategy.

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Mapping the Growth: Potential and Market Expansion of Electric Buses in ASEAN

Mapping the Growth: Potential and Market Expansion of Electric Buses in ASEAN

May 25, 2022 | , ,

The growing need to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources, mitigate GHG emissions and control pollution levels are the primary drivers of the Southeast Asian electric bus market. Growing public awareness of the nexus between climate change, pollution and personal consumption has resulted in a surge in demand for green transportation solutions, including electrified public transportation such as e-buses.

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Vehicle Registrations in EU: Factsheet

Vehicle Registrations in EU: Factsheet

May 24, 2022 | , , ,

The effects of global supply chain shortages due to the covid epidemic and the war in Ukraine continue to be felt in the European car market, with the roughly 2,300,000 total new car registrations in the first quarter of 2022 equating to a 12% drop compared to the same time period in 2021. The average share of battery electric (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) increased only
marginally in the first quarter.

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Belgium’s Energy Policy Review – Report by IEA

Belgium’s Energy Policy Review – Report by IEA

May 18, 2022 | , , ,

Belgium has made notable progress on deploying offshore wind and increasing the share of electric vehicles. However, fossil fuels still dominate the country’s energy mix, a dependence that is expected to increase. All sectors have considerable work ahead of them to meet Belgium’s targets for increasing the share of renewables, lowering energy demand and reducing emissions.

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India and Italy partner for green hydrogen, biofuel and energy storage

India and Italy partner for green hydrogen, biofuel and energy storage

May 9, 2022 | , , , ,

India and Italy will develop partnerships in key renewable energy sectors such as green hydrogen, biofuels, and energy storage. The decision was taken in a meeting between the Minister of External Affairs, India and his Italian counterpart. Reportedly, the discussion also covered the implementation of the India-Italy Strategic Partnership on Energy Transition, which was announced in 2021.

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EV adoption in the US for a net zero economy

EV adoption in the US for a net zero economy

May 2, 2022 | , ,

The stage is set for significant electric vehicle (EV) growth in the coming decades, but even the most optimistic scenarios bring dramatic plot twists. The Biden administration has set a goal for the U.S. economy to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Achieving that goal will require a nationwide transition to EVs and clean energy. While EV adoption is surging, reaching many goals set by automakers and policymakers will require extensive changes that go far beyond just the vehicles on the road.

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ICCT Briefing: ZEV Deployment in Europe, Middle East, and Central & South Asia

ICCT Briefing: ZEV Deployment in Europe, Middle East, and Central & South Asia

May 1, 2022 | , , , , ,

EV adoption is still at a very early stage for most countries in Eurasia, although several countries are scaling up EV sales of passenger vehicles. Ukraine and Jordan have higher EV market shares for passenger cars than other emerging economies, at 1.5% and 1.1%, respectively, as of 2020. Early signs of EV uptake are apparent in Lebanon, Nepal, Turkey, Serbia, and Belarus, with market shares between 0.1% and 0.3%.

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The decarbonisation of European transport: A report by DLA Piper

The decarbonisation of European transport: A report by DLA Piper

April 28, 2022 | , , ,

The report examines decarbonisation strategies in three key transportation subsectors. It explores how both corporates and investors plan to cut emissions, their ambitions and investment plans, and the impact of government policy and new technologies. It also examines the steps they are considering as they look to optimise their investments and minimise risks. 

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ICCT Briefing: Zero Emission Vehicle Deployment in Latin America

ICCT Briefing: Zero Emission Vehicle Deployment in Latin America

April 22, 2022 | , , ,

EV adoption is underway in some Latin American markets for the passenger vehicle segment. The 2020 EV sales shares for passenger vehicles are scaling up in Costa Rica and Colombia at 0.6% each, and in Chile at 0.5%. Mexico and Brazil have higher EV sales but lower market shares due to their bigger market sizes. Similar to developing countries in other regions, electric passenger car uptake is still at a very early stage in the Latin America.

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Electric Vehicle Market Status – Manufacturer Commitments to Future Electric Mobility in the US and Worldwide

Electric Vehicle Market Status – Manufacturer Commitments to Future Electric Mobility in the US and Worldwide

February 17, 2021 | , , ,

The report summarizes the current status, and projected growth, of the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) industry over the next five to ten years. Key topics addressed include drivers of U.S. and global EV growth, auto manufacturer investments in EV development and in building a robust charging network for drivers, announced new EV model introductions, projected EV sales, projected battery pack costs, and projected date of EV “price parity” with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

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Government of Canada to reduce reliance on diesel for Canada’s northern communities by promoting bioenergy

Government of Canada to reduce reliance on diesel for Canada’s northern communities by promoting bioenergy

February 11, 2021 | , ,

The Government of Canada is working with partners to reduce northern communities’ reliance on diesel for heating and electricity by increasing the use of local renewable energy sources and improving energy efficiency. To this end, the Northern Responsible Energy Approach for Community Heat and Electricity Program (Northern REACHE) has provided $88,000 to Nihtat Energy Limited to undertake a pre-feasibility study to assess the viability of developing biomass district energy systems in Inuvik.

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Electric Vehicles’ market demand to be two fold with a CAGR of 10.6% during forecast period 2021-2027: BlueWeave Consulting

Electric Vehicles’ market demand to be two fold with a CAGR of 10.6% during forecast period 2021-2027: BlueWeave Consulting

February 11, 2021 | ,

According to BlueWeave Consulting, the global market for electric vehicles (EVs) should grow from USD 121.8 billion in 2020 to USD 236.3 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 10.6 per cent during the forecast period (2021–2027). According to the report, in the coming two years, more than 240 new models of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) are expected to be introduced in the market. It is expected that around 130 million EVS could be on the road by 2030 globally.

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EV solar charging carport offered by SunnyCal Solar

EV solar charging carport offered by SunnyCal Solar

February 5, 2021 | , , ,

SunnyCal Solar Inc., a provider of innovative solar products, announces release of a new electric vehicle (EV) solar carport to provide independent charging power for EVs. These carports are by patented Steel Roof Solar (SRS) modules that have crystalline solar cells built into the metal roof sheets. These SRS modules create energy that is stored in a local battery and powers the EV car charger.

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The European power sector in 2020: renewables overtake fossil fuels

The European power sector in 2020: renewables overtake fossil fuels

January 27, 2021 | , ,

Renewables overtook fossil fuels to become the EU’s main source of electricity for the first time in 2020.This is an important milestone in Europe’s clean energy transition. At a country level, Germany and Spain (and separately the UK) also achieved this milestone for the first time. The transition from coal to clean is, however, still too slow for reaching 55% greenhouse gas reductions by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050. While Covid 19 had an impact in all countries, its impact on the overall trend from fossil fuels to renewables was quite limited. The rise in renewables was reassuringly robust despite the pandemic, and the fall in fossil-fired electricity could have been even more dramatic, had it not been for such a bounce-back in electricity demand and the worst year on record for nuclear generation.

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