19
Oct
FT Energy Transitions
Panel: Cleaner mobility – who pays for transport decarbonization?
Electric vehicle sales are experiencing a significant surge in sales across global markets in response to the war in the Middle East. Global EV sales reached new highs in 2025, with electrification extending beyond cars to buses and heavy transport, and new charging technologies promise greater system integration. But as the US and parts of Europe soften their EV mandates the decarbonization of mobility is entering a more politically contested phase. The IMO shipping agreement revealed how multilateral cooperation is increasingly vulnerable to aggressive unilateral action.
19
Oct