Renewable electricity generation recorded its ‘fastest growth ever’ in 2024
Renewable electricity generation recorded its fastest growth to date in 2024, increasing by 9.8%, compared to 1.4% for non-renewable generation,…
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Global energy demand hit a new record high last year, report finds
Global energy demand rose 1.7% last year, hitting a new record high, while renewables accounted for the largest share of…
Honda ups focus on hybrid vehicles, reaffirms commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050
Honda has announced a ‘realignment’ of its product launch plans for its motorcycle, automobile, and power products businesses, while also…
Firms with combined annual revenue of over $1.5 trillion call on governments to accelerate electrification
More than 100 companies, which together boast annual revenue of more than $1.5 trillion, have called on governments to ‘act…
Nine in ten business leaders believe electrification would improve energy security
Some 91% of business leaders across 18 countries believe that a transition to electrification would improve energy security, while four…
Scania to supply battery-electric buses for use in Stockholm region
Scania and Swedish transport firm VR have signed an agreement that will see 91 battery-electric buses introduced into the transport…
Germany’s DUH calls for full electrification of rail network by 2035
Environmental organisation Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has called on Germany’s federal government to commit to full electrification of the country’s rail…
Europe added 19.1 GW of wind energy capacity in 2025
Europe added 19 GW of new wind energy capacity in 2025, as well as investing €45 billion in projects that…
Electrified models account for just under half of Volvo’s car sales
Sales of electrified models accounted for 49% of Volvo sales in the three-month period between December 2025 and February 2026,…
Adoption of heat pumps slower than expected across Europe
While heat pumps are viewed as a key solution for reducing Europe’s reliance on fossil fuels, their adoption remains slower…
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