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China Develops New Strategy: Electric Vehicles as Standard by 2035
The Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China, in cooperation with nine other government departments, has released a new circular document setting the goal for fully electric vehicles to become the dominant choice in new car sales by…
Coal Use at Its Lowest in the Past 20 Years
Electricity production from coal reached its lowest level in the past two decades last year, totaling 44 gigawatts (GW), marking a strong signal for the continued decline in the use of the most harmful fossil fuel, according to the annual…
Global Battery Market: China Leads, Europe Seeks Solutions
The global battery market is undergoing rapid development driven by soaring demand and declining prices. According to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), 2024 marks a turning point for the battery industry, as demand has surpassed 1…
OECD Report Highlights Global Disparity in Wind Energy Support
In April 2024 the European Commission opened an investigation into Chinese suppliers of wind turbines under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). The Commission suspects unfair competition is taking place. With sweeping powers that range from requiring the disclosure of documents…
China Opens Its First Carbon-Neutral Highway
China has officially inaugurated the Jinan-Hefei (G35) highway, its first carbon-neutral highway, marking a significant step toward sustainable transport infrastructure. The highway has been expanded to 152.7 kilometers. Upgraded to eight lanes, it allows a speed limit of 120 km/h…
How Did Pakistan Experience a „Solar Boom”?
The rapid expansion of solar energy in Pakistan, driven primarily by market forces and minimal political support, serves as a valuable example for other developing markets. The drop in solar panel prices, coupled with a sharp increase in electricity costs—rising…
Brazil’s Achievements in Renewable Energy Surpass Global Average
In recent years, China has emerged as a major player in the development of Brazil’s energy infrastructure through significant investments. Recently, the presidents of the two countries signed 40 international agreements across various sectors. On this occasion, it was emphasized…