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Energy policy

Individual country flags of the European Union flying in front of building

2/8/2023 News

Council of the European Union adopts new energy rules

The Council of the European Union (EU) has formally adopted a raft of new energy rules, including a revised Energy Efficiency Directive, Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and the FuelEU maritime initiative, that aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change.

Road transport

View of a number of trucks on a road

17/4/2024 News

European Parliament adopts stricter CO₂ emissions targets for trucks and buses

The European Parliament has officially adopted new measures, already agreed with the European Council, to strengthen CO₂ emission reduction targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs).

Electric vehicles

Close up of charger plugged into EV

3/7/2024 News

Europeans are generally positive towards e-mobility

A recent survey of drivers in 12 European Union (EU) member states suggests Europeans are generally positive towards a switch to battery electric vehicles (BEVs), although a separate survey, also new, finds more mixed sentiment in the UK. Meanwhile, a separate report suggests that data centres and EV expansion in the US could lead to a 300 TWh increase in the nation’s electricity demand by 2030.

Batteries

EV battery production line

21/6/2023 News

EU Parliament votes to make electric car batteries cleaner

Producers of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) are to face tougher environmental and due diligence standards following the European Parliament’s passing of the European Union (EU) Batteries Regulation.

Road transport

Head and shoulders shot of Alex Jensen, CEO, National Express, standing with her arms crossed alongside coach with company log

15/5/2024 Comment / Alex Jensen

Building the business model for decarbonised road transport

How do you decarbonise a transport company? Here, Alex Jensen, CEO of National Express, responsible for coach, rail and bus transport modes for the company, explains.

Energy policy

Close up of electric vehicle plugged in to charger

22/2/2023 News

EU policy pushing net zero targets

The European Union (EU) has announced a raft of energy policy this past week, including new road transport emissions rules, a clearer definition of what constitutes ‘green’ hydrogen, and revisions to energy performance in buildings regulations.

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.

Biofuels

Night time photograph of Enerkem biofuels facility in Alberta, with lights lit up

EI Member only

22/6/2022 Feature / Ian Thomson

Challenges and opportunities on Canada’s path to net zero transportation

Canada’s road transport accounted for 21% of the country’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2018, according to its government. Advanced biofuels, low carbon substitutes for petroleum, are becoming an increasingly popular way to reduce emissions. Ian Thomson, President of Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC), writes about decarbonising the Canadian transportation sector.

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

EI Member only

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.

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