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Electric vehicles

Parked Wuling Hongguang mini electric car

9/2/2022 News

Global sales of EVs more than doubled in 2021

Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) more than doubled in 2021, to reach 6.6mn, representing close to 9% of the market, according to the latest analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Energy policy

Graphic of solar panel, wind turbine and pylon

20/9/2023 News

European Parliament backs plans to boost renewable energy and SAF uptake

The European Parliament voted last week to boost the deployment of renewable energy and encourage the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), in line with the bloc’s Green Deal, REPowerEU, and Fit for 55 policy plans. Meanwhile, European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new ‘wind power package’ aimed at tackling challenges faced by the European wind supply chain.

Electric vehicles

Head and shoulders photo of Dr Ali Alderete Peralta

25/5/2022 Comment / Dr Ali Alderete Peralta

Electric vehicles, charging points and ‘prosumer’ drivers

Optimising the public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) is going to need a partnership between active ‘prosumer’ drivers, electricity suppliers and local authorities. Dr Ali Alderete Peralta, from the Centre for Energy Systems and Strategy at Cranfield University, explains.

Energy policy

Man in high-viz jacket and hard hat installing roofing insulation in house

5/4/2023 News

Mixed response to new UK government energy strategy

The UK government’s long-awaited Energy Security Day announcements on 30 March 2023 got a very mixed response, writes Brian Davis.

Electric vehicles

Woman waiting by car charging at BP EV point

30/3/2022 News

UK government targeting 10-fold increase in EV chargers by 2030

The UK government is planning a 10-fold increase in the number of electric vehicle (EV) chargers to 300,000 by 2030 under its new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy (EVIS).

Energy policy

Row of solar panels in foreground and wind turbines in backgroud against green hills and blue sky

5/4/2023 News

EU agrees raft of climate related regulation

The European Union (EU) announced a raft of climate related regulatory measures last week, including long-awaited agreement on the revision of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED).

Batteries

EV car charging at row of chargers at Redbridge Park and Ride station

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12/10/2022 Feature / Tim Rose

Powering a zero carbon Oxford

Urban decarbonisation is an essential component of any immediate emissions reduction strategy. Here, EDF Renewables’ Tim Rose, Programme Manager for Energy Superhub Oxford, explains how one transmission grid-connected project – incorporating battery storage, EV charging and heat pumps – is helping the city of Oxford in the UK to reach its net zero target.

Solar

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10/5/2023 Feature / Saif Islam,Finn Bee

Joined up thinking – the benefits of sector coupling for Germany's energy transition

Energy is consumed in three sectors: transport, industry and to heat and cool buildings. Connecting these three sectors will be crucial for the energy transition and is termed ‘sector coupling’. Here Saif Islam, a Senior Consultant, and Finn Bee, Research Analyst, at EUPD Research, describe the key benefits of sector coupling for Germany’s energy transition.

Batteries

Blue outlined computer-drawn line image of electric vehicle showing life-like picture of motor powered by solid-state battery under bonnet

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26/3/2025 Feature / Selwyn Parker

Charging up: The solid-state battery is coming

Solid-state batteries (SSBs) promise to be smaller and lighter, more powerful and safer, more durable and faster-charging. The only problem is the technology is not here yet. Selwyn Parker explains what’s in the pipeline.

Forecourt retailing

Man at a forecourt cafe passing a burger and take away cup of coffee across the counter to a customer

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5/6/2024 Feature / Jo Hayward

On the move: how mobility and convenience offers are evolving on the fuel retail forecourt

The days when visiting a service station forecourt simply meant refuelling a vehicle, picking up a newspaper and buying a snack for the onward journey are long gone. Mobility is changing and so is the ‘customer offer’ for convenience nationally and globally, explains Jo Hayward, Vice President Mobility & Convenience Retail, who is responsible for BP’s network of around 1,150 retail sites in the UK.

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Global sales of EVs more than doubled in 2021

European Parliament backs plans to boost renewable energy and SAF uptake

Electric vehicles, charging points and ‘prosumer’ drivers

Mixed response to new UK government energy strategy

UK government targeting 10-fold increase in EV chargers by 2030

EU agrees raft of climate related regulation

Powering a zero carbon Oxford

Joined up thinking – the benefits of sector coupling for Germany's energy transition

Charging up: The solid-state battery is coming

On the move: how mobility and convenience offers are evolving on the fuel retail forecourt