The Tesla gigafactory designer offers insights into what can be done to improve electric-vehicle battery manufacturing in Europe—a move that could drive the region into a cleaner future. To many consumers, the decision to drive an electric vehicle (EV) will hinge on the promise of a high-quality, high-capacity battery powering the engine. As such, the […]
Ineos to invest over €2bn in green hydrogen production in Europe
The company intends to build the hydrogen production plants initially in Norway, Germany, Belgium, with plans to expand to the UK and France UK-based chemicals manufacturer Ineos has announced more than €2bn investment into electrolysis projects to produce carbon-free, green hydrogen across Europe. The company intends to build the hydrogen production plants initially in Norway, […]
Top 10 Countries in Europe With Least Number of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – A List – EQ Mag Pro
The network of public charging points needs to align with the govt target so that drivers can make long journeys without worrying whether they will be able to find a charging point. According to the latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, 10 European Union member states have an average of less than one […]
Europe’s Energy Crisis Shows the Downside of Fossil Fuels – EQ Mag Pro
The global rise in energy prices shows, in a way, what a chaotic transition to greener power looks like. One remedy to volatile fossil-fuel costs is more renewables. Take Europe for example. Wind speeds have been below average this year, which has led to a greater reliance on natural gas. That phenomenon coincided with a […]
Spain to Sell Green Capacity to Curb Future Energy Prices
Avid natural gas demand and the rising cost of European Union permits to emit planet-warming carbon dioxide have pushed up electricity prices in many countries and prompted political squabbles in Spain. Spain will launch an auction process for renewable generation capacity this week as the country reels from record-high power prices and seeks ways to […]
EIB Signs Advisory Agreement With Hydrogen Europe
The European Investment Bank and Hydrogen Europe sign advisory services agreement. The agreement will help to identify projects that could receive EIB financing and support their bankability. Total investment in clean hydrogen in Europe is expected to reach up to €470 billion by 2050. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Hydrogen Europe, an umbrella association representing […]
Sales of Electric Cars Charge Ahead in Europe
Electric cars, the key to reducing emissions and meeting climate change goals—have boosted their market share in Europe, data showed, as the region prepares to abandon petrol and diesel. Battery electric vehicles more than doubled their share of new car sales in Europe in the second quarter, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) […]
Mercedes Sketches Out All-Electric Scenario By Decade’s End
In Europe, the share of electric cars is increasing, heavily driven by regulation and government incentives. Last year, electrically chargeable cars made up 10.5% percent of the European market. Daimler AG’s luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz says it is stepping up its transition to electric cars, doubling the planned share of sales by 2025 and sketching […]
Merkel: No Way Back On German Plan To End Nuclear Power Use
BERLIN : Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday defended her decision to end Germany’s use of nuclear power next year, but acknowledged that it will make it harder to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the short term. The decision, taken in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster 10 years ago, is regarded as one of […]
German Carmaker Opel to be 100 Per Cent Electric in Europe By 2028: CEO
Opel is owned by European carmaker Stellantis, which was born out of the merger this year of Peugeot-Citroen and Fiat Chrysler. German carmaker Opel said Thursday that it would stop producing cars with internal combustion engines in Europe by 2028, one of the most ambitious greening targets in the accelerating shift to electric vehicles. Carmakers […]
