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BEHOLD! In 2023, Norway became the first country in the world, where the size of the total plug-in car fleet has surpassed gasoline fleet. In 2024, Norway very likely will be the first country where battery electric fleet will surpass gasoline. #electricvehicles

E-mobility Is Stuck in First Gear. The latest data from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) clearly shows that electric mobility is currently not running as smoothly as the car industry and the governing politicians in Brussels and Berlin had intended. The number of customers with a desire for a new electric car seems to be decreasing rather than increasing. The trend that was already apparent at the end of last year and was predicted by many car experts has now become a reality. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dKjVzg88 Want more industry news? Then sign up for our newsletter and stay tuned. #fuelgaslogsitics #fuel #gas #logistics #leipzigermesse #leipzig

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A heavy transport with a heavy impact 🙌 Big projects require big transports and moving large items takes a great deal of care and precision. Just like our recent transport project of cable drums for the construction of the SOL cable route – several 85-tonne drums were transported by our experts from the manufacturer Prysmian Group in Gron, near Paris, to their destination in Regensburg in southern Germany. ⚓ Throughout the process, our experts took care of every single step of the transport chain: ✅ Transportation of the cable drums from Gron to the Port of Radicatel, near Le Havre, by barge ✅ Loading them onto a coastal vessel with mobile cranes ✅ Shipping them across the English Channel to the Port of Rotterdam ✅ Transshipment onto barges at the Maasvlakte deep sea terminal – Rotterdam ✅ Final transport across the Rhine to the destination – Regensburg Once the power cables have arrived in Bavaria, the next step is to install the 780, resp. 540 km long power line that will transport sustainably generated electricity from the Baltic Sea wind farms via Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia to Bavaria. 🔌 Kudos to everyone involved in this fantastic transport, enabling an equally fantastic project that builds bridges and promotes sustainable change in Germany. 🏆 #Rhenus #logistics #TogetherWithPassion

Last single licence DNO gone - mixed feelings as ENWL put in a fairly solid performance while SP are not known for good customer service, to put it mildly……. One large lesson I have learned over the years is that focused independently managed businesses tend to perform better that the same type of business managed as a large group/conglomerate - look at UKPN’s performance after getting sold by EDF, and NGEDs more recent performance……. ‘Synergies’ in management, IT and ‘common functions’ can lead to the commonly worst outcomes. Imagine Mercedes building the same chasis for F1, touring car championships and to ferry heads of state around - it would save a lot of money (maybe), but performance would be dire in each area. This is what these ‘business synergies’ can lead to.

🚗⚡ Norway: The Land of Electric Cars! ⚡🚗 In a groundbreaking milestone, Norway – one of the world's largest oil exporters – now has more electric cars on its roads than petrol-driven vehicles! 🌍🔋 Of the 2.8 million private cars registered, 754,303 are fully electric, narrowly surpassing the 753,905 petrol cars, according to new figures from the Norwegian Road Federation. Here’s how they did it: 🔹 Government Support: Norway’s commitment to green incentives, such as tax exemptions on EV purchases and free parking, has supercharged EV adoption. 🔹 Oil-Fueled Green Revolution: Norway’s $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund, built from oil profits, has allowed it to lead the charge toward a sustainable future. 🔹 Infrastructure: With 2,000 free charging stations in Oslo alone, Norway has ensured EV owners have all the support they need! While diesel cars still outnumber electric ones, their sales are declining fast, and 9 out of 10 new cars sold in Norway are electric. As Norway aims to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2025, how will other countries follow suit? #EVRevolution #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #Norway #ElectricVehicles

EVs could overtake petrol cars in Norway by end-2024 - 9 out 10 new cars sold in January were pure electric - BEVs account for about a quarter of total car fleet - Norway's income from oil, gas helped subsidise BEV adoption - Norway aims to end sale of new petrol, diesel cars in 2025

“Spain Unleashes World’s First #HighSpeedHydrogenTrain “ Marc Menendez-Roche - 29 Sep 2024 “It’s full steam ahead for Spain’s new #hydrogentrain .” “Spain have just smashed it in the #greentransport game. The legendary #trainbuilders Talgo have rolled out the world’s first high-speed #hydrogenpoweredtrain , giving the rest of Europe something to chase. Known for leading the way in #railtech , Talgo has put Spain firmly on the map, adding yet another feather to its cap after already boasting the title of Europe’s most efficient high-speed #railsystem . Talgo’s new #hydrogentrains could revolutionise the future of global #highspeedtravel .” “And what about the UK? Spain is moving at full steam, but Britain’s HydroFLEX, the first hydrogen-powered train, only entered trials in 2020. It’s progress, but when compared to European powerhouses like Spain and Germany, it’s still lagging behind in large-scale adoption. In contrast, Spain’s #highspeedhydrogentrains make the UK‘s efforts seem like a sleepy Sunday morning jog.” https://lnkd.in/ebAdZGu7? Source- original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston

Norway is transforming its automotive landscape by rapidly transitioning from petrol-powered cars to electric vehicles, setting a global benchmark for sustainable transportation. According to Bloomberg, Norway is poised to become the first country to completely phase out petrol car sales. Despite challenges like cold weather, rugged terrain, and long distances, Norway has defied the odds. Former head of the sovereign wealth fund, Yngve Slyngstad, highlights how these obstacles were overcome. As of October 2024, a remarkable 94% of vehicles sold in Norway were electric, a testament to the nation’s commitment to reducing emissions. This success is fueled by progressive government policies and attractive incentives for EV buyers, proving that a green future is achievable. #ElectricVehicles #Norway #SustainableTransport #GreenEnergy #ElectricCarRevolution

I had the honor of attending an event in Bergen yesterday, where we were joined by the Finnish presidential couple and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. The event focused on strengthening business collaboration between Norway and Finland, particularly in areas driving the green transition in the maritime industry. ⚓🌍 It was a privilege to represent The Switch alongside other industry leaders like Wärtsilä i Norge and Corvus Energy. We discussed some innovations, from Bergen Havn and Plug | Shore Power & Maritime Charging initiatives—reducing cruise ship emissions by 60% and the goal of reaching 100% shore power by 2030—to Northern Lights JV's carbon storage solutions and Corvus Energy' growing leadership in battery technology, with their headquarters right here in Bergen. 🔋⚡ It was a day full of engaging conversations and inspiring insights. As we continue to push forward in this space, I’m proud of the progress we’re making and excited about the future of maritime sustainability! 🌱🔋 Thanks also goes out to NCE Maritime CleanTech, which represents one of the world’s most complete maritime commercial hubs! At The Switch, we’re already contributing to this collaboration between Norway and Finland through our cutting-edge marine frequency converters and game-changing protection devices for large DC systems. Together, we’re driving the green revolution in maritime technology. 🌐💡 #GreenTransition #MaritimeIndustry #Sustainability #BusinessCollaboration #Norway #Finland #TheSwitch #gamechanger #decarbonization #shipping