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Sales of electrified models accounted for 49% of Volvo Cars sales in the three-month period between December 2025 and February 2026, the company has said.

Electrified models account for just under half of Volvo’s car sales

6 months ago6 months ago3 mins

Sales of electrified models accounted for 49% of Volvo sales in the three-month period between December 2025 and February 2026,…

While heat pumps are viewed as a key solution for reducing Europe's reliance on fossil fuels, their adoption remains slower than expected, Ember has said in a new report.

Adoption of heat pumps slower than expected across Europe

8 months ago8 months ago5 mins

While heat pumps are viewed as a key solution for reducing Europe’s reliance on fossil fuels, their adoption remains slower…

Ireland has welcomed the publication of a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that assesses how the country's energy system may develop between now and 2035, saying it will act as a "starting point" for future investment.

Ireland welcomes IEA assessment on energy security

9 months ago9 months ago4 mins

Ireland has welcomed the publication of a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that assesses how the country’s energy…

Growth in emerging markets helped to 'turbocharge' the global electric vehicle market in 2025, a new report by Ember has found.

Emerging markets ‘turbocharged’ EV sales in 2025

9 months ago9 months ago4 mins

Growth in emerging markets helped to ‘turbocharge’ the global electric vehicle market in 2025, a new report by Ember has…

Eurelectric has launched a new roundtable series, Power Couples 2.0, aimed at boosting Europe's industrial competitiveness through electrification.

Eurelectric launches ‘Power Couples 2.0’ roundtable series

9 months ago9 months ago3 mins

Eurelectric has launched a new roundtable series, Power Couples 2.0, aimed at boosting Europe’s industrial competitiveness through electrification. The initiative…

Australia is at a 'critical juncture in its transition to a low-emissions future', the country's Climate Change Authority (CCA) has said, as it published its fourth Annual Progress Report.

Australia at a ‘critical juncture’ in its low-emissions transition

10 months ago10 months ago4 mins

Australia is at a ‘critical juncture in its transition to a low-emissions future’, the country’s Climate Change Authority (CCA) has…

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has launched a new open-access platform to monitor the progress of the New Climate Fund, which seeks to support projects in energy transition, decarbonisation, and reforestation in the Global South.

Brazil’s BNDES unveils platform to monitor climate fund investments

10 months ago10 months ago3 mins

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has launched a new open-access platform to monitor the progress of the New Climate Fund,…

Rohlig SUUS Logistics CEO Piotr Chmielewski on managing sustainability tensions in the logistics sector

11 months ago7 months ago11 mins

Rohlig SUUS Logistics is the largest Polish logistics operator and a leading provider of road, rail, intermodal, sea, and air…

IDB approves credit line to boost sustainable electrification in Peru’s Amazon region

11 months ago11 months ago3 mins

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has announced a $200 million Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP), as well as…

Advancing the electrification rate across Europe's rail networks would enable 'seamless rail travel' across the continent, with varying levels of electrification in place, Transport & Environment (T&E) has said.

Increased electrification of rail network would enable ‘seamless’ train travel across Europe

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Advancing the electrification rate across Europe’s rail networks would enable ‘seamless rail travel‘ across the continent, with varying levels of…