IEA: China’s battery rise offers lessons for diversifying global supply chains
Lithium-ion batteries have grown into a $150bn market, with China now producing 85% of global supply. In its latest commentary,…
IEA: Trade barriers and surplus capacity redraw energy technology manufacturing
In a new commentary, the IEA finds that the market for key energy technologies surpassed USD 1.1 trillion in 2025,…
Electric-car sales rebound to record highs as energy crisis reshapes global demand
Electric-car sales jumped 35% quarter-on-quarter and set records in 50 countries as fuel-price volatility revived demand—but stagnation in China and…
EU Commission opens €1.5bn Battery Booster call for EV cell plants
The EU Commission is offering up to €1.5 billion in interest-free loans to support large-scale electric-vehicle battery cell projects in…
IEA expects global electricity demand growth to accelerate as renewables overtake coal
Global electricity demand is forecast to grow by 3.6% in 2026 and 3.8% in 2027, driven by industry, electric vehicles,…
IEA Commentary: Coordinated EU action could cut household electricity prices by 20% by 2030
Expanding renewable generation, reinforcing grids, extending the lifetimes of nuclear plants and reforming energy taxation could reduce average EU household…
EU Commission targets 46% electrification by 2040 and reshapes ETS to support industry
The EU Commission has proposed measures to double Europe’s electrification rate, reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and mobilise more…
EU and India open Horizon Europe talks and deepen trade and technology partnership
The EU Commission and India agreed to launch formal negotiations on India’s association with Horizon Europe, establish an innovation hub…
EPO–IEA: Battery circularity innovation surges amid global race for critical materials
A joint EPO–IEA report shows rapid growth in innovation around battery recycling and reuse, with patent activity in battery circularity…
IEA: solar and gas lead global energy supply growth as electricity demand surges
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global energy demand growth slowed to 1.3% in 2025, while electricity consumption rose…
Corporate fleets could drive EU EV transition, EY-Eurelectric study says
A new EY-Eurelectric study finds that electrifying Europe’s corporate fleets — which account for around 60% of new vehicle registrations…
IEA: Sodium-ion battery momentum grows, but challenges remain
The International Energy Agency signals a potential turning point for sodium-ion batteries, as major Chinese manufacturers accelerate commercial deployment from…
EU Commission launches European Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Alliance
The EU Commission has advanced its Automotive Action Plan: securing EV leadership, accelerating autonomous and connected mobility, and strengthening Europe’s…
EU seeks balance with China, warns against overcapacities, cyber risks, and support for Russia
In a major address ahead of the upcoming EU–China Summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined the EU’s…
Route35: EU Commissioner Breton discusses grid preparations for e-vehicles
The discussion focuses on the readiness of electricity networks to meet the needs of e-mobility and the requirements of electric…
EU Commission proposes extension for electric vehicle rule
The European Commission has today proposed to the Council a specific one-off extension – until 31 December 2026 – of…
EU Commission approves €659m French aid for electric vehicle batteries
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €659 million French measure to support Verkor in researching and developing…
Germany: EU Commission approves €350m to support rollout of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €350 million German scheme to support the rollout of high-power charging (‘HPC')…
France: EU Commission approves €1.5bn to support ProLogium in developing innovative batteries for electric vehicles
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.5 billion French measure to support ProLogium Technologies (‘ProLogium') in researching…
Spain: EU Commission approves €837m to support the transition to a net-zero economy
Brussels, 11 May 2023 The European Commission has approved a €837 million Spanish scheme to...
Germany: EU Commission approves €1.8bn to support HPC infrastructure for electric vehicles
Brussels, 14 December 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a...
Joint Statement: South Africa Just Energy Transition Investment Plan
Brussels, 7 November 2022 At COP 26 in November 2021, the governments of South Africa,...