In a new report, the International Energy Agency has claimed that the world’s governments must ban the sale of ICE cars and vans by 2035…
Sustainability and Security
A new report, published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), has stated that we’re in the grip of the “first truly global energy crisis”, which threatens to destabilise economies; especially in the Global South. It suggests that only by pursuing sustainable energy can a lasting form of energy security be achieved.
The Breakthrough Agenda Report, which was requested by 45 world leaders, looked at five key sectors, including power, road transport, steel, hydrogen and agriculture. Regarding transport, it’s made two primary recommendations.
It’s suggested that nations adopt a common definition for ‘zero-emission’ vehicles and a shared date for banning the sale of new ICE cars and vans. Moreover, it’s recommended a 2035 date for cars and vans and a 2040 date for heavy goods vehicles. It’s also called for a massive increase in investment for charging infrastructure for cleaner vehicles. The report suggests that public charging infrastructure needs to increase ten-fold by the end of the decade.
Ending ICE Sales
Fatih Birol, executive director for the IEA, commented on the report. She said, “through international collaboration, we can make the transition quicker, cheaper and easier for everyone. On the back of faster innovation, greater economies of scale, bigger incentives to invest, level playing fields and benefits that are shared across all parts of society. Without this collaboration, the transition to net zero emissions will be much more challenging and could be delayed by decades”.
Tanya Sinclair, senior policy director, Europe at ChargePoint, welcomed the report’s conclusions. She said, “whilst there are already bans in place to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 in the UK, it’s promising to see similar global proposals from the International Energy Agency today”.
She added, “however, to ensure a smooth transition towards mass global electric vehicle adoption, the focus also needs to be on developing and implementing the appropriate infrastructure to match the increased demand. Governments and large organisations around the world need to be thinking about the charging experience, scalability in terms of design, the quality of the product and delivering high-class service”.
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