Platform for Electromobility

As we wrap up 2024, here are 4 surprising facts to spark conversations during your winter gatherings 🦃🎄 🌿 Energy Efficiency: Electric vehicles are game changers! Did you know a BEV uses 77% of the primary energy to move its wheels, compared to just 20% for e-fuels-powered vehicles? In other words, on the same 15 kWh of energy: • ICE vehicle (e-fuels) goes 20 km • H2 fuel cell goes 35 km • BEV goes 100 km 👷♀️ Employment: E-mobility transition will be creating high-quality employment. By 2040, for example, Europe could see: • +80,000 operational production jobs in battery manufacturing • +30,000 software/system developers at OEMs 🔄 Circularity: Old EV batteries will be treasure for producers! Most of EV components can be recycled. With advanced recycling, Europe can recover critical raw materials, enhancing its strategic autonomy and reducing waste. 📉 Consumer Trends: Excluding Germany, EV demand in Europe grew by 9% in the first half of 2024, but affordability remains a challenge. Strategic demand side incentives are needed to help maintain momentum!

As 2024 wraps up, it's crucial to address the misconceptions surrounding the EU's 2035 zero-emission car targets. This presentation dives into the key myths versus facts shaping the conversation on affordability, employment, demand, and technological neutrality in the automotive sector. 🚗⚡ 👉 Key insights include: ✅ EVs are on track to become more affordable than petrol cars by 2028, ensuring accessibility for everyone. ✅ Delays in transitioning to EVs risk Europe losing its competitiveness, jobs, and market share to faster-moving regions like China. ✅ The EU’s car CO2 standards are already technology neutral, designed in partnership with the auto industry. ✅ Alternative fuels like e-fuels and biofuels play a minimal role in decarbonizing the road sector compared to EVs. 📊 The data is clear: Only decisive move forward on electrification can strengthen Europe’s economy and supports sustainable job creation. Let’s ensure the facts drive the discussion in 2025! 💬 What do you think about the EU’s approach to the 2035 zero-emission target? Let’s discuss in the comments!

Our recent publication "Prioritising energy efficiency in the European transport ecosystem of tomorrow" shed light on the underestimated difference in energy efficiency of direct electrification over internal combustion engine. The paper focuses primerely on differences between #electricvehicles and #ICEVehicles as those are at the heart of current political debate. 🚆 Among all transport modes however, trains are by far the most energy-efficient for long distances. 🥇 Europe is already a global leader in rail transport, and a concerted push to increase modal shift from road to rail could unlock substantial efficiency gains. We thus want to underline our support to further roll-out of TEN-T as well as plans for an ambitious European high-speed rail network, night train and rail freight. The ecological advantage is especially there for freight transport. 🏙️ On the local level, public passenger transport by metro, tram, bus and urban rail collectively moves large numbers of people, using less energy and emitting less CO2 per passenger-kilometre than private vehicles. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e9GYZBj8 UITP Europe UNIFE | The European Rail Supply Industry Association

Corporate fleets: the missing piece in Europe's transport decarbonization puzzle? Our open-letter to Commissioners ⬇️ With transport responsible for nearly a third of the EU's greenhouse gas emissions, we need bold action, and fast. Today, the Platform for Electromobility, a coalition of leaders across industries, cities, and civil society, is urging the European Commission to introduce binding electrification targets for corporate fleets in 2025. Why does this matter? ⚡ 60% of cars sold in the EU are company vehicles that drive twice as much as private cars. ⚡These cars enter the second-hand market in just 3-5 years, making EVs more accessible to European households. ⚡ Fleet electrification means lower emissions, affordable EVs, and a stronger, more competitive European auto industry. Backed by industry voices like Renault, and environmental civil society group like Climate Group alike, this initiative aligns supply- and demand-side policies, ensuring the EU leads the global EV transition. 🚗 Jean André Barbosa, Vice President of Renault Group, commented on the necessity of well-designed policies, stating: “We are absolutely favourable to the greening of corporate fleets with mechanisms that must be carefully designed.” 🌱 Dominic Phinn, Head of Transport at Climate Group, also noted, “Across Europe, forward-looking companies, such as members of our EV100 and EV100+ networks, are turning ambitious EV commitments into action. They support zero emission corporate fleet targets, alongside reliable EV supply and the consistent deployment of charging infrastructure, to further their decarbonisation projects and drive the EU into a clean transport future.” ➡️ This is a win-win for climate, consumers, and competitiveness. As CO2 Standards for cars and vans dominate EU discussions, let’s not miss the opportunity to accelerate change where it matters most: corporate fleets. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eiKiGJ9n

(Wanna sound smart at Christmas family gatherings? 🤓 Skip to the conclusion of this post) When it comes to energy efficiency, the difference between internal combustion engine (#ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (#EVs) is striking. This infographic included in the Platform recent recommendation paper highlights how energy from the original fuel source is used (or wasted) by both gasoline-powered and electric cars: Gasoline-powered vehicles lose approximately 75-84% of their original energy due to engine inefficiencies, drivetrain losses, and parasitic energy use. In the end, only 16-25% of the energy makes it to the wheels. Electric vehicles, by contrast, lose only 11-13% of their original energy. The majority (87-91%) is efficiently converted to motion, with losses stemming primarily from charging, drivetrain, and auxiliary electricity uses. This comparison underscores why EVs are not just an environmentally friendly choice but also a dramatically more energy-efficient one. As we push toward decarbonizing transport, efficiency must remain at the heart of the discussion. Wanna sound smart? 🤓 In a nutshell, the internal combustion engine produces #heat first, and #kinetic energy - which allows forward movement - is only a byproduct of this heat production. Electric vehicles, on the other hand, convert electricity directly into motion, avoiding the significant energy loss tied to heat. See full recommendation paper here: https://lnkd.in/e9GYZBj8

We are thrilled to announce that Kinga Timaru-Kast has been appointed as our Chair for 2025! As the battery industry remains a cental piece of a #electromobility puzzle 🧩 linking competitiveness, innovation and circularity, it was only natural for members to appoint Kinga for this key role. With her extensive expertise in a key sector of the electromobility ecosystem, her dedication to listen to all expertises, we are confident she will lead our group above and beyond! Kinga brings great experiences to this role: 🔹 Chair of our Working Group on Supply Chain since 2023 🔹 Director of Policy and Communication at RECHARGE – European Association of the Advanced Rechargeable & Lithium Batteries Value Chain Reflecting on her appointment, Kinga shared: "I would first like to thank members for their trust. I am honored and humbled to take over the position after Céline Domecq. Together, we’ll embark on inclusive, cross-sectoral projects for 2025, linking industrial competitiveness and environmental protection, while always focusing on the priorities of all Platform members. Withouth mentionning the great plans we have for the ten years of the Platform for Electromobility!"

🚨 Calling all journalists and media professionals! Don’t miss tomorrow’s media briefing on the 2035 #zeroemissions vehicle target and the strong support it from wide range of European companies. Here’s what’s on the agenda: 🌍 The critical role of the 2035 zero-emissions targets in ensuring Europe’s competitiveness ⏳ How any U-turn could hinder innovation, and the opportunities a clear path forward can unlock 🚗 Why policy certainty is key to accelerating investment in zero-emission mobility 🗓 When: 11 December ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM CET ⏱ Duration: 60 minutes 📩 Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eqntJsgB 🎙 Featured speakers: 🚗 Vanessa Butani, Volvo Cars 🔌 Aaron Fishbone, GreenWay Infrastructure 🛜 Christian Hahn, Hubject 👩🔬 Marie Hammer, Danfoss Moderator: Chris Heron, AVERE - The European Association for Electromobility For inquiries, feel free to reach out to Chris Heron at chris@avere.org.

Final call to register to Platform for Electromobility’s Session at EnerGreenDeal – Happening this Thursday! 🚨 https://lnkd.in/eEb9FQR2 Time is running out to join the Platform for Electromobility at the EnerGreenDeal Conference this Thursday, 12 December. Don’t miss our engaging session featuring three dynamic panels with top industry experts and thought leaders! What’s on the agenda? 🌍 Panel 1 | Cheap and Clean : CO2 Standards for Cars & Vans are key to Europe’s clean energy industries 🏭 Panel 2 | Beyond Automotive: EU Clean tech industries need legislative certainty to strive 🚗 Panel 3 | What about demand : Public & Private Mobility Operators at the Forefront Why Attend? Gain exclusive insights into the policies and technologies shaping Europe’s clean transport future. Hear from leaders across industry, government, and civil society. Contribute to vital discussions on how to accelerate the transition to zero-emission mobility. Event Details: 📅 Date: Thursday 12 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:30 - 11:30 📍 Location: Edmont Palace, Arenberg Room ➡️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eEb9FQR2

As the French saying goes, 𝘲𝘶𝘪 𝘷𝘦𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘮é𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 - those who want to go far must take care of their steed. But in today’s context of decarbonised mobility, we could rather say those who want to go far go electric. Our recent publication, "𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺-𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸," explored the energy efficiency of various transport options. One key illustration compared the distance covered by a car running on: ⚗️ Climate-neutral synthetic fuels derived from renewable energy 💧 Green hydrogen ⚡ A battery electric vehicle (BEV) using direct electrification How far can those really go with 15 kWh of electricity? The findings, based on data from the @ Research Center for Energy Networks and Energy Storage were striking: Synthetic fuels: 20 km |-----| Green hydrogen: 35 km |---------| Battery electric vehicle: 100 km |--------------------| The conclusion is clear: prioritizing direct electrification through BEVs significantly maximizes energy efficiency in passenger transport. This efficiency is critical as we transition to a sustainable and carbon-neutral mobility future. What are your thoughts on the energy efficiency of these different powertrain technologies? Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/e9GYZBj8

🚨 𝙰𝚗𝚗𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚌𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚛𝚍 𝙿𝚊𝚗𝚎𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙿𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝙴𝚕𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚋𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢’𝚜 𝚂𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚝 𝙴𝚗𝚎𝚛𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚗𝙳𝚎𝚊𝚕！ 🚨 We are excited to present Panel 3, the final segment of the Platform’s session at the EnerGreenDeal Conference. 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝟯: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱? 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 The transition to electromobility won’t succeed without consumer support—including individuals and corporate fleets. This panel will focus on the demand side of the transition, exploring how to align consumer needs with electrification goals. Drivers are also, and almost always, also users of other transport modes. We will see also the importance of stable legislative framework regulating the automotive market also for the smooth development of public and alternative transport modes. Key topics include: 👉 Corporate fleet legislation to set electrification targets for large fleet owners, ensuring demand matches automakers' targets and accelerating the availability of affordable second-hand EVs for consumers. 👉 The often-overlooked role of city planners and public transport operators, who need stable CO2 Standards to develop public transport systems, charging infrastructure, and mobility policies that enable a zero-emission future. 🎤 Speakers: Gonçalo Castelo Branco, Head of E-mobility at EDP Pedro Gomes, Senior Manager, POLIS Network The discussion will start with a thought-provoking video: 🎥 Watch the introductory video here: https://lnkd.in/ecRpN4fK Our expert speakers will react to the video and share insights on: How demand-side policies can support consumers and businesses in adopting EVs. The vital role of stable regulations in developing urban mobility infrastructure. Event Details: 🗓 Date: 12 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 - 11:15 CET 📍 Location: Edmont Palace, Arenberg Room, Pl. du Petit Sablon 8, 1000 Brussels This panel concludes the Platform for Electromobility’s session, addressing the critical interplay between demand-side policies and legislative frameworks for a successful transition to electromobility. 📩 Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from industry leaders and mobility experts! Mark your calendars now : https://lnkd.in/eEb9FQR2 #EnerGreenDeal #Electromobility #SustainableMobility #GreenDeal #CleanTransport