Links of the Week
LINKS OF THE WEEK: Feb 12, 2024
Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
EVs
Electric vehicles have seen exponential growth in recent years, with global sales tripling in just 3 years. By the end of 2023, electric vehicles are expected to account for 18% of all car sales – and that number is expected to keep climbing.
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Cars
Vehicle-to-grid technology: using EVs as energy storage systems
Instead of "breaking the grid," turns out EVs could be a valuable backup support for it.
Transportation
Has China reached peak gasoline?
YES, according to Sinopec, the country’s top oil refiner – years earlier than expected.
Energy
NYT: The Clean Energy Future is a Battle for Hearts and Minds
Sounds like the key to winning people over is to appeal to their values & wallets.
Transportation
New vehicle emissions plunge in Norway as plug-in EVs hit 91% market share
Wow, Norway really has gone ALL IN on electric vehicles! Last month 91% of all new vehicles purchased were EVs.
Transportation
Vietnamese electric cars are coming to North America
The Port of Nanaimo in British Columbia, Canada has received a shipment of more than 750 Vietnamese-made VinFast VF8 electric vehicles.