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IAA Will Ensure Most EVs Sold in Europe Will Have Batteries Made in the EU, but Loopholes Threaten Its Impact
T&E’s reaction to the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act. Local content rules are a positive step for Europe’s battery industry as corporate cars will be required to have local batteries. But extending EV purchase subsidies to all FTA countries and requiring non-strategic components to be local, undermines its effectiveness. From 2027, … [continued]
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Unlocking Vehicle-to-Grid at Scale
Why EU type approval is the missing lever to make every EV a grid asset. In 2024, T&E highlighted the potential of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), and bi-directional charging of Electric Vehicles (EVs). EVs are ‘Batteries on Wheels’, delivering flexibility benefits for the electricity grid, supporting the integration of more renewables, and delivering … [continued]
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Can Shipping’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Be Captured At The Funnel?
An evidence based assessment of key barriers to Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage, and its potential for maritime decarbonisation. As shipyard orderbooks are full of fossil-powered vessels, and uncertainty remains about the speed of green fuels uptake, the shipping industry is also looking at a wide range of alternative solutions. … [continued]
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Gen Z Consumers Are Warming Up To The Idea Of Chinese EVs
US consumers may not admit it, but they’re getting very interested in Chinese EVs. Part of the curiosity arises as neighboring countries court trade deals to bring more affordable vehicles westward. For example, during a January visit to Beijing, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to admit a small number … [continued]
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While Hinkley Nuclear Was Being Built, The UK Grid Decarbonized
The latest announcement about Hinkley Point C was predictable. The first reactor at the plant in Somerset is now expected to begin generating electricity in 2030. The cost estimate has climbed again, now reaching roughly £35B in 2015 pounds or about £49B in current money according to Electricité de France. … [continued]
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