In brief | 30 September '24
Bloomberg:
German manufacturer expects to sell fewer vehicles this year. Bungled EV shift and China slump are among VW鈥檚 many challenges.
European Environment Agency:
Smart renovations with efficient use of energy and resources can help Europe increase sustainability of housing sector.
Bloomberg:
As much as 80% of Europe鈥檚 office stock is over 10 years old. Annual capital expenditure requirement forecast to rise 30%.
ERCST:
This report, the first of seven, examines possible scope extensions of the emission trading coverage both sectorial and geographic.
Industry for 2035:
CEOs and executives from Volvo, Uber, Maersk, leasing giant Ayvens among those calling on the EU to not re-open the 2035 zero-emission target for cars and vans.
Bloomberg:
Projects will have to limit use of Chinese electrolyzer tech. Move is part of efforts to boost European competitiveness.
Guardian:
UK鈥檚 142-year history of coal-fired electricity ends as turbines at Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant in Nottinghamshire stop for good.
Ember:
As the UK, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, closes its last coal power plant, almost all OECD countries are making good progress on phasing out coal power, replacing it predominantly with solar and wind.
Interesting Engineering:
The caverns in Finland will store renewable energy in the form of heat that can be supplied to the existing district heating system.
Guardian:
Two countries agree to modifications beneath Matterhorn peak, one of Europe鈥檚 highest summits.
