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EVs market share continues to grow in Norway

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February saw Norway’s plugin electric vehicle share continue to grow to 90.1%, from 86.1% All the growth came from full electrics, whilst plugin hybrids lost share. full electrics (BEVs), and 7.0% Outlook Norway’s economy is high and dry relative to every other country in Europe, as we first discussed last month.

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GlobalData: growing global electric vehicle market will more than double lithium demand over the next 5 years

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Data and analytics company GlobalData forecasts that the demand for lithium needed for the production of lithium-ion batteries for use in EVs will more than double from 26.7kt in 2018 to 58.3kt in 2022. In Europe, Norway accounted for 5.4% According to GlobalData, the global EV market is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR of 15.6%

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ICCT assesses impact of EV battery manufacturing life-cycle emissions debt; policy implications

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Analysts at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) have reviewed recent research into the greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. They note that the the impacts of battery production on electric vehicles’ overall emissions is “an especially complex topic”.

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Researchers increase carbon efficiency of BtL process from 38 to >90% by adding hydrogen from renewable sources; 2.4x more fuel produced

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Researchers in Norway report that the carbon efficiency of a conventional Biomass-to-Liquid (BtL) process can be increased from 38 to more than 90% by adding hydrogen from renewable energy sources. The required electrical power for the extra production is estimated to be 11.6?kWh C the electric energy may be reduced to 9.5?kWh

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

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Norway leads electric vehicle (EV) adoption, boasting the highest share of new EV purchases worldwide. in 2018 and 42.4% Compared to the USA, where EVs make up only 2% of new car sales, this gives one a good idea of Norway’s strong leadership position in terms of EV market share. It Pays To Drive Electric in Norway.

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U.S. pace of EV adoption rivals rate of California: analysis

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Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are gaining traction in auto markets across the world, and new data shows that U.S. state reached a crucial tipping point, with BEVs making up 5 percent of new car sales in 2018, and adoption rates have jumped drastically since then. adoption rates could be set to skyrocket in the years to come.

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Shell outlines steps to net-zero business by 2050; to cut production of traditional fuels 55% by 2030

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Global oil and gas major Shell has outlined how it will achieve its target to be a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, in step with society’s progress towards achieving net zero. Crucially, it includes emissions from the oil and gas that others produce and Shell then sells as products to customers, making the target comprehensive.