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IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

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Under the WEO 2011 central scenario, oil demand rises from 87 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2010 to 99 mb/d in 2035, with all the net growth coming from the transport sector in emerging economies. The passenger vehicle fleet doubles to almost 1.7 the extent of the displacement of oil by alternative fuels. billion in 2035.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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It makes sense that during their usable life, electric vehicles are better for the environment than their ICEV counterparts, as they aren’t powered by fossil fuels. In fact, an EV in the New Zealand fleet emits 83% fewer greenhouse gases than a comparable ICEV during its time on the road. In 2021, Global EV purchases jumped to 6.6

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Electric cars to account for 64 per cent of car sales by 2030

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light-vehicle fleet by 2030. This level of adoption is made possible by the lower purchase price and reduced per-mile driving cost of electric cars with switchable batteries as compared to gasoline-powered cars. million barrels per day, equivalent to the amount currently imported daily from the Persian Gulf region and Venezuela.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

It makes sense that electric vehicles are better for the environment than their ICEV counterparts, as they aren’t powered by fossil fuels. In fact, an EV in the New Zealand fleet emits 83% fewer greenhouse gases than a comparable ICEV during its lifetime. In 2021, Global EV purchases jumped to 6.6