Germany successfully auctions off 7 GW of offshore wind projects
It is Germany’s largest-ever offshore wind auction and marks a substantial milestone in Germany’s quest for renewable energy expansion and is worth about $13.96 billion.
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EVs exceed 10% of monthly auto sales in Australia for first time ever
Out of the 110,000 vehicles sold in Australia in September 2023, 10.6% came with a plug. Approximately 8% of these were battery electric and 2% were plugin hybrid EVs.
E.U. strikes historic deal to eliminate super-potent greenhouse gases
The interinstitutional agreement to phase out fluorinated gases (or F-gases) paves the way for Europe to become the world’s first HFC-free continent by 2050, setting an unprecedented environmental and climate standard on a global scale.
Nissan commits to exclusively sell EVs in Europe by 2030
Nissan’s Ambition 2030 aims to globally introduce 27 electrified vehicles, with 19 being EVs, by 2030. Additionally, Nissan plans to implement cobalt-free technology to reduce the cost of EV batteries by 65% by fiscal year 2028.
Oslo to replace almost all diesel buses with electric buses by end of 2023
Ruter, the public transportation operator for Oslo, announced this week that it expects to take delivery of 137 more electric buses before the end of December 2023. That will make its bus fleet almost 100% electric 4 years ahead of the company’s initial schedule.
Volvo Cars to cease production of all diesel models in 2024
This milestone follows Volvo’s previous announcement in 2022 to discontinue the development of new internal combustion engines. By selling its stake in Aurobay, the joint venture responsible for its remaining combustion engine assets, Volvo redirected its focus entirely towards electric powertrains.
Global EV sales growing faster than forecasted and oil demand for cars likely peaked in 2019
EVs are now projected to make up between 62% and 86% of global car sales by 2030, with China enjoying an EV market share of at least 90%.
U.S. Department of Transportation finally suspends LNG-by-rail rule
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport by rail exposes nearby communities to the risk of destructive explosions, choking clouds, and uncontrollable fires and accelerates the burning of fossil fuels.
California becomes world’s largest economy to call for Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
The Fossil Fuel Treaty proposal is gaining significant momentum across the world and across sectors of society, being supported by the World Health Organization, near 100 cities, 2,500+ civil society organizations, and over half a million individuals.
Solar generation in California has increased almost 20-fold since 2023
During the same period, wind power generation increased 63%. Coal use was almost entirely eliminated and natural gas electricity production decreased 20%. The state of California has a goal to be operating on 90% clean, renewable electricity by 2035.