RE: ELECTRIC FUTURE?6 Aug 2021 10:57
Facts are facts. If you go to buy a car today you're probably getting an EV, not a hydrogen powered car.
The near-term outlook for EV sales is bright, according to the IEA.
In the first quarter of 2021, global EV sales rose by around 140% compared to the same period in 2020. This was driven by sales in China of around 500,000 vehicles and in Europe of around 450,000, while US sales more than doubled relative to the first quarter of 2020.
The number of EV models also is increasing. In 2020, 370 electric models were available and of the world’s top 20 vehicle manufacturers representing around 90% of new registrations in 2020, 18 have stated plans to widen their model portfolio and to rapidly scale up the production of light-duty electric vehicles.
The model availability of electric heavy duty vehicles is also broadening, with four major truck manufacturers indicating an all-electric future.
Looking further ahead, the IEA anticipates “healthy growth” during this decade. Based on current trends and policies, the number of EVs, vans, heavy trucks and buses is projected to reach 145 million by 2030.
In its net zero by 2050 scenario, the IEA has EVs increasing to more than 60% of global vehicle sales by 2030 and constituting 20% of the global stock.