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IEA study unveils key role for trucks in global oil-demand growth 3 July 2017 Fast-growing road-freight transport receives far less policy attention than passenger vehicles New CEM campaign aims for goal of 30% new electric vehicle sales by 2030 8 June 2017 Campaign also seeks to expand research on the scale up of EV deployment and galvanise public and private sector commitments for EV fleet procurement ETP 2017 maps major transformations in energy technologies over next decades 6 June 2017 Energy Technology Perspectives 2017 examines how the global energy system is changing New analysis shows that fuel economy policies work – but more is needed 10 January 2017 While the average fuel economy of vehicles continues to improve the rate of progress has slowed in recent years A low-carbon future for India’s railways 21 November 2016 In countries like India, rail transport still continues to play a central role in moving people and goods 2015: the year electric vehicles went mainstream 5 October 2016 EVs are one of the few low-carbon technologies on track for a 2 degree climate scenario Global energy investment down 8% in 2015 with flows signalling move towards cleaner energy 14 September 2016 A new IEA report – World Energy Investment 2016 – shows the electricity sector leading a broad reorientation of energy investment but warns more is needed to meet climate targets and address energy security concerns Policy support and technology progress helps electric cars worldwide surge past the 1 million milestone 3 June 2016 Market share surpassed 1% in seven countries in 2015, and China overtook US in top sales Cities are in the frontline for cutting carbon emissions, new IEA report finds 1 June 2016 Energy Technology Perspectives 2016 shows that decarbonising urban buildings and transport is key to attain Paris climate goals, but slow progress will test governments’ commitment IEA urges Belgium to take a long-term approach to energy policy 19 May 2016 Report recommends reconsidering nuclear phase-out Encouraging consumers to make more efficient transport choices 11 May 2016 Experts from around the world help the IEA figure out which policies work best to change behaviours IEA backs Canada’s new energy and climate commitments 25 February 2016 Review of Canadian energy policies urges federal government to turn climate pledges into energy policies India heading for the centre of the global energy stage, IEA says 27 November 2015 Country needs more than INR 9 lakh crore ($140 billion) per year in investment to meet its rapidly growing energy needs and its development ambitions IEA praises Spain for robust energy security, but sees need for further improvement in other areas
23 July 2015 Report recognises that electricity market reform was necessary, but urges strong commitment to regain investor confidence
Vast promise, huge challenges 30 June 2015 IEA outlines critical steps to advance hydrogen and fuel cells Clean-energy innovation essential to meeting climate goals 4 May 2015 With 2-degree target adrift, IEA report calls for tripling public spending on low-carbon technology R&D IEA leads energy efficiency training courses in Ukraine 25 March 2015 Workshop and seminar are part of IEA programme to help reduce energy intensity IEA encourages Luxembourg to push for a smart, sustainable energy and transport system 16 July 2014 IEA review praises Luxembourg for its strong energy efficiency action and provides recommendations for renewed strategy for 2030 Light tight oil does not diminish the importance of Middle East supply, IEA says in latest World Energy Outlook 12 November 2013 Report sees large disparities in regional energy prices affecting industrial competitiveness IEA shows benefits of improved energy efficiency of urban transport systems 10 July 2013 As energy consumption for transport in cities is expected to double by 2050, report sees potential savings of up to USD 70 trillion IEA sees growth of natural gas in power generation slowing over next 5 years 20 June 2013 But 'Golden Age' still in full swing as gas emerges as a significant transportation fuel, new report says A driving need for fuel economy 19 April 2013 Readily available technologies can reduce vehicles' fuel consumption by up to 50% Electricity in a Climate-Constrained World 12 February 2013 New IEA book offers solutions for limiting emissions from power generation, plus key electricity-sector data Joy ride: IEA test-drives the Parisian electric car-sharing system 20 November 2012 Autolib system lets any driver register in minutes to travel the French capital emissions-free, with guaranteed parking North America leads shift in global energy balance, IEA says in latest World Energy Outlook 12 November 2012 Agency’s flagship publication says need to improve energy efficiency globally remains as great as ever Auto manufacturers and policy makers discuss next phase of electric vehicle deployment 23 October 2012 IEA facilitates public-private discussions on ways to increase adoption of electric cars worldwide IEA plots path to halving fuel used for road transport in under 40 years 19 September 2012 Environmental advantages of railways are highlighted in new report 26 July 2012 Due to improved energy efficiency, rail companies account for less than 1% of the transport sector’s global CO2 emissions Urban energy policy design 27 June 2012 The following article by IEA Executive Director Maria van der Hoeven appears in Sustainable Cities 2012 Cutting-edge electric vehicle programmes worldwide, city by city 5 May 2012 IEA-supported 'EV City Casebook' details best practices for urban environments Global Fuel Economy Initiative announces objectives for next three years 3 May 2012 International Council on Clean Transportation joins the partnership Global database of bus transport systems launched 2 April 2012 Information and data from over 130 cities worldwide has been collated. The Future of Energy 29 February 2012 IEA Executive Director gives far-ranging presentation in Mexico City Sharing information on bus transport systems is made easier thanks to new database 24 January 2012 Global information resource is set up by IEA and World Resources Institute. More needs to be done to halve carbon dioxide emissions from new cars by 2030 2 December 2011 Buying a diesel car instead of its gasoline equivalent is one way to improve fuel economy. Production plans for electric vehicles announced to date are below sales targets set by countries 5 July 2011 IEA launches updated roadmap on Electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. More efficient motor-driven systems can reduce global electricity demand by 10% 18 May 2011 New IEA report proposes a comprehensive package of policy recommendations for governments. Electric vehicles: are they a passing fad, or here to stay? 2 May 2011 IEA transport expert looks at the status quo, and predictions for the years ahead. Shanghai meeting plugs in to future development and deployment of electric vehicles 29 April 2011 Countries agree to pursue common data collection and analysis The age of cheap energy is over, IEA Executive Director warns 21 April 2011 Findings from the World Energy Outlook are presented at the Bridge Forum Dialogue in Luxembourg Biofuels can provide up to 27% of world transportation fuel by 2050, IEA report says - IEA ‘roadmap’ shows how biofuel production can be expanded in a sustainable way, and identifies needed technologies and policy actions 20 April 2011 A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) says that the widespread deployment of biofuels can play an important role in reducing CO2 emissions in the transport sector and enhancing energy security, when produced sustainably. IEA releases first Clean Energy Progress Report 6 April 2011 Notable successes in deployment of clean-energy technologies are being overshadowed by continued hunger for fossil fuels, report says IEA Executive Director test-drives plug-in-hybrid vehicle 1 April 2011 “This hands-on experience and testing will contribute to our analysis and help with policy recommendations towards a sustainable energy future” Fuel-saving gadgets for cars: are they worthwhile? 15 February 2011 An IEA expert goes on a test drive to find out. Gadgets that help reduce the amount of fuel consumed by cars are becoming increasingly common in new models. New report gives green light to the feasibility of halving carbon emissions from new cars by 2030 25 January 2011 Ambitious target is achievable using cost-effective technologies which already exist. IEA Forum launches Electric Vehicles Initiative at Paris Auto Show 1 October 2010 Renewables in Southeast Asian Countries: Trends and Potentials 21 June 2010 IEA collaborates with APEC economies 19 June 2010 Keynote at CERA Week 11 March 2010 Second-generation biofuels can play a crucial role in the transport sector 9 February 2010
