Colin Walker
@colin-walker.bsky.social
Head of Transport at the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit @eciu.bsky.social
Mainly talks about EVs, but interested in/very worried by all things climate changey
Mainly talks about EVs, but interested in/very worried by all things climate changey
My colleagues are running a really interesting briefing at 11am on how the issues of defence, security and climate intersect
They've got some great speakers lined up - if you'd like to have a listen, just register using this link:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
They've got some great speakers lined up - if you'd like to have a listen, just register using this link:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
June 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
My colleagues are running a really interesting briefing at 11am on how the issues of defence, security and climate intersect
They've got some great speakers lined up - if you'd like to have a listen, just register using this link:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
They've got some great speakers lined up - if you'd like to have a listen, just register using this link:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
"Greenwashing Rife In EU Aviation"
"An analysis of 17 air carriers found many misled passengers by suggesting that flying was more eco-friendly than it really is"
The EU launched a probe into airlines' greenwashing a year ago
www.barrons.com/news/greenwa...
"An analysis of 17 air carriers found many misled passengers by suggesting that flying was more eco-friendly than it really is"
The EU launched a probe into airlines' greenwashing a year ago
www.barrons.com/news/greenwa...
Greenwashing Rife In EU Aviation: Consumer Groups
The European aviation industry is awash with misleading climate-related claims, consumer groups said Tuesday, over a year after the EU launched a probe into airlines' greenwashing.
www.barrons.com
June 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
"Greenwashing Rife In EU Aviation"
"An analysis of 17 air carriers found many misled passengers by suggesting that flying was more eco-friendly than it really is"
The EU launched a probe into airlines' greenwashing a year ago
www.barrons.com/news/greenwa...
"An analysis of 17 air carriers found many misled passengers by suggesting that flying was more eco-friendly than it really is"
The EU launched a probe into airlines' greenwashing a year ago
www.barrons.com/news/greenwa...
"Think electric cars are expensive? My new EV costs me less than a couple of posh coffees a day"
Nice piece on how cheap EVs can be to own and run
t.co/7FIVkvjX9B
Nice piece on how cheap EVs can be to own and run
t.co/7FIVkvjX9B
https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/electric-vehicle-costs-cheap-charging-b2762203.html
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June 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
"Think electric cars are expensive? My new EV costs me less than a couple of posh coffees a day"
Nice piece on how cheap EVs can be to own and run
t.co/7FIVkvjX9B
Nice piece on how cheap EVs can be to own and run
t.co/7FIVkvjX9B
"Tesla's European sales rout continues but new Model Y boosts Norway deliveries"
Captures where Tesla is, and poses the million $$ question - will the new Model Y be enough to arrest Tesla's decline in Europe?
All eyes on next month's sales figures
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
Captures where Tesla is, and poses the million $$ question - will the new Model Y be enough to arrest Tesla's decline in Europe?
All eyes on next month's sales figures
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
Tesla's European sales rout continues but new Model Y boosts Norway deliveries
Tesla's car sales fell sharply in several European markets including Sweden and Portugal in May, a fifth consecutive monthly decline that has been blamed on CEO Elon Musk's political activities and an outdated model lineup.
www.reuters.com
June 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
"Tesla's European sales rout continues but new Model Y boosts Norway deliveries"
Captures where Tesla is, and poses the million $$ question - will the new Model Y be enough to arrest Tesla's decline in Europe?
All eyes on next month's sales figures
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
Captures where Tesla is, and poses the million $$ question - will the new Model Y be enough to arrest Tesla's decline in Europe?
All eyes on next month's sales figures
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
"UK’s shift on car sales rules may lead to higher emissions, says statutory adviser"
Me in here, on how the Government's weakening of the ZEV mandate could see increased sales of dirtier and more expensive PHEVs, at the expense of cheaper and cleaner EVs
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Me in here, on how the Government's weakening of the ZEV mandate could see increased sales of dirtier and more expensive PHEVs, at the expense of cheaper and cleaner EVs
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK’s shift on car sales rules may lead to higher emissions, says statutory adviser
Up to 500,000 more plug-in hybrids could be sold because of government flexibility on the zero-emission mandate
www.theguardian.com
May 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
"UK’s shift on car sales rules may lead to higher emissions, says statutory adviser"
Me in here, on how the Government's weakening of the ZEV mandate could see increased sales of dirtier and more expensive PHEVs, at the expense of cheaper and cleaner EVs
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Me in here, on how the Government's weakening of the ZEV mandate could see increased sales of dirtier and more expensive PHEVs, at the expense of cheaper and cleaner EVs
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Good
"EV charging points to be made faster to install as Labour cuts red tape"
www.independent.co.uk/cars/electri...
"EV charging points to be made faster to install as Labour cuts red tape"
www.independent.co.uk/cars/electri...
EV charging points to be made faster to install as Labour cuts red tape
Changes to planning rules mean businesses and drivers can install EV chargers ‘faster and for less’
www.independent.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Good
"EV charging points to be made faster to install as Labour cuts red tape"
www.independent.co.uk/cars/electri...
"EV charging points to be made faster to install as Labour cuts red tape"
www.independent.co.uk/cars/electri...
"Dieselgate pollution killed 16,000 people in UK"
Economic damage in UK estimated at £96bn so far
To think the car industry actually installed devices to cheat emissions tests 🤯
And to see what the consequences of that cheating have been
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Economic damage in UK estimated at £96bn so far
To think the car industry actually installed devices to cheat emissions tests 🤯
And to see what the consequences of that cheating have been
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Dieselgate pollution killed 16,000 people in UK, study estimates
Experts decry lack of UK government action and warn a further 6,000 early deaths could occur
www.theguardian.com
May 28, 2025 at 9:23 AM
"Dieselgate pollution killed 16,000 people in UK"
Economic damage in UK estimated at £96bn so far
To think the car industry actually installed devices to cheat emissions tests 🤯
And to see what the consequences of that cheating have been
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Economic damage in UK estimated at £96bn so far
To think the car industry actually installed devices to cheat emissions tests 🤯
And to see what the consequences of that cheating have been
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Latest in 'no-one wants an EV' news:
Data from ACEA - The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association - shows that EV sales across Europe have increased 28% in the first 4 months of 2025, compared to the first 4 months of 2024
www.acea.auto/files/Press_...
Data from ACEA - The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association - shows that EV sales across Europe have increased 28% in the first 4 months of 2025, compared to the first 4 months of 2024
www.acea.auto/files/Press_...
www.acea.auto
May 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Latest in 'no-one wants an EV' news:
Data from ACEA - The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association - shows that EV sales across Europe have increased 28% in the first 4 months of 2025, compared to the first 4 months of 2024
www.acea.auto/files/Press_...
Data from ACEA - The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association - shows that EV sales across Europe have increased 28% in the first 4 months of 2025, compared to the first 4 months of 2024
www.acea.auto/files/Press_...
Here's some A-grade EV misinformation from the
@telegraphnews.bsky.social
"EV fires up 77% in two years!!!"
What the Telegraph fails to mention is that the number of EVs on our roads has gone up 105% in those 2 years
Which means the frequency of EV fires has actually gone down!
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@telegraphnews.bsky.social
"EV fires up 77% in two years!!!"
What the Telegraph fails to mention is that the number of EVs on our roads has gone up 105% in those 2 years
Which means the frequency of EV fires has actually gone down!
1/4
May 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Here's some A-grade EV misinformation from the
@telegraphnews.bsky.social
"EV fires up 77% in two years!!!"
What the Telegraph fails to mention is that the number of EVs on our roads has gone up 105% in those 2 years
Which means the frequency of EV fires has actually gone down!
1/4
@telegraphnews.bsky.social
"EV fires up 77% in two years!!!"
What the Telegraph fails to mention is that the number of EVs on our roads has gone up 105% in those 2 years
Which means the frequency of EV fires has actually gone down!
1/4
"Tesla misses out on European EV growth as Model Y fails to revive sales"
Tesla's sales in Europe in April 2025 fell 49% on April 2024, even though overall European EV sales rose 27.8%
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
Tesla's sales in Europe in April 2025 fell 49% on April 2024, even though overall European EV sales rose 27.8%
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
Car sales in Europe dip slightly in April, Tesla's 49% drop tempers EV gains
Tesla's sales in Europe fell 49% in April from a year earlier, even as battery-electric sales rose by 27.8%, as the U.S. EV maker's upgrade of its Model Y shows little sign of improving the brand's tarnished image in the region.
www.reuters.com
May 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
"Tesla misses out on European EV growth as Model Y fails to revive sales"
Tesla's sales in Europe in April 2025 fell 49% on April 2024, even though overall European EV sales rose 27.8%
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
Tesla's sales in Europe in April 2025 fell 49% on April 2024, even though overall European EV sales rose 27.8%
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
"BYD sells more EVs in Europe than Tesla for first time
"BYD registered 7,231 fully electric cars in Europe last month compared with 7,165 registrations for Tesla
"Tesla’s monthly volume was down 49% year-on-year, while BYD reported a 169% jump"
www.ft.com/content/53ec...
"BYD registered 7,231 fully electric cars in Europe last month compared with 7,165 registrations for Tesla
"Tesla’s monthly volume was down 49% year-on-year, while BYD reported a 169% jump"
www.ft.com/content/53ec...
BYD sells more electric vehicles in Europe than Tesla for first time
Chinese car group has been pushing to expand into overseas markets for past few years
www.ft.com
May 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
"BYD sells more EVs in Europe than Tesla for first time
"BYD registered 7,231 fully electric cars in Europe last month compared with 7,165 registrations for Tesla
"Tesla’s monthly volume was down 49% year-on-year, while BYD reported a 169% jump"
www.ft.com/content/53ec...
"BYD registered 7,231 fully electric cars in Europe last month compared with 7,165 registrations for Tesla
"Tesla’s monthly volume was down 49% year-on-year, while BYD reported a 169% jump"
www.ft.com/content/53ec...
Another 'Net Zero & economic growth can quite happily walk hand in hand' example
“The UK company making 'cutting edge' EV supercar tech"
"YASA, an Oxfordshire company, is leading the way in developing electric motors for high-end sports cars”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“The UK company making 'cutting edge' EV supercar tech"
"YASA, an Oxfordshire company, is leading the way in developing electric motors for high-end sports cars”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Oxfordshire company making 'cutting edge' EV supercar tech
YASA, based in Oxfordshire, supplies it's axial flow motor to high-end companies, such as Ferrari.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Another 'Net Zero & economic growth can quite happily walk hand in hand' example
“The UK company making 'cutting edge' EV supercar tech"
"YASA, an Oxfordshire company, is leading the way in developing electric motors for high-end sports cars”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“The UK company making 'cutting edge' EV supercar tech"
"YASA, an Oxfordshire company, is leading the way in developing electric motors for high-end sports cars”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Net Zero & economic growth can quite happily walk hand in hand
"Electric plane tech centre to be built near Glasgow Airport"
"Facility to develop & manufacture fuel cells for small electric planes could be in operation by 2028 creating around 350 jobs"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Electric plane tech centre to be built near Glasgow Airport"
"Facility to develop & manufacture fuel cells for small electric planes could be in operation by 2028 creating around 350 jobs"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Electric plane tech centre to be built near Glasgow Airport
US start-up ZeroAvia says 350 jobs could be created at new centre to develop hydrogen fuel cells for planes.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Net Zero & economic growth can quite happily walk hand in hand
"Electric plane tech centre to be built near Glasgow Airport"
"Facility to develop & manufacture fuel cells for small electric planes could be in operation by 2028 creating around 350 jobs"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Electric plane tech centre to be built near Glasgow Airport"
"Facility to develop & manufacture fuel cells for small electric planes could be in operation by 2028 creating around 350 jobs"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Latest in 'there's no consumer demand for EVs' news:
"Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 29% year-on-year in April, with stable growth in China and Europe despite trade tensions"
(Data courtesy of @rhomotion.bsky.social)
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
"Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 29% year-on-year in April, with stable growth in China and Europe despite trade tensions"
(Data courtesy of @rhomotion.bsky.social)
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
Global EV sales rise in April despite trade disruptions, research finds
Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 29% year-on-year in April, with stable growth in China and Europe despite trade tensions, while North America recorded the first fall since last September, data showed on Wednesday.
www.reuters.com
May 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Latest in 'there's no consumer demand for EVs' news:
"Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 29% year-on-year in April, with stable growth in China and Europe despite trade tensions"
(Data courtesy of @rhomotion.bsky.social)
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
"Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 29% year-on-year in April, with stable growth in China and Europe despite trade tensions"
(Data courtesy of @rhomotion.bsky.social)
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
"Nissan to axe 20,000 jobs worldwide"
Nissan is a notable laggard when it comes to EVs (only 5% EV sales in UK in 2025)
You're likely to see more news like this in the years ahead from manufacturers who've dropped the ball in making the shift to EVs
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Nissan is a notable laggard when it comes to EVs (only 5% EV sales in UK in 2025)
You're likely to see more news like this in the years ahead from manufacturers who've dropped the ball in making the shift to EVs
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Nissan to axe 20,000 jobs worldwide
Japanese car giant is in crisis mode as electric car shift leaves it behind
www.telegraph.co.uk
May 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
"Nissan to axe 20,000 jobs worldwide"
Nissan is a notable laggard when it comes to EVs (only 5% EV sales in UK in 2025)
You're likely to see more news like this in the years ahead from manufacturers who've dropped the ball in making the shift to EVs
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Nissan is a notable laggard when it comes to EVs (only 5% EV sales in UK in 2025)
You're likely to see more news like this in the years ahead from manufacturers who've dropped the ball in making the shift to EVs
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Great video from @tuc.org.uk
Building EVs means jobs
Pushing back against net zero, and the technologies needed to achieve it, means opportunities for economic growth and good quality jobs are lost
Building EVs means jobs
Pushing back against net zero, and the technologies needed to achieve it, means opportunities for economic growth and good quality jobs are lost
April 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Great video from @tuc.org.uk
Building EVs means jobs
Pushing back against net zero, and the technologies needed to achieve it, means opportunities for economic growth and good quality jobs are lost
Building EVs means jobs
Pushing back against net zero, and the technologies needed to achieve it, means opportunities for economic growth and good quality jobs are lost
A great, and 'passionate', thread from Doug Parr of Greenpeace on the flaws in the Net Zero report that;'s just been released by the Tony Blair Institute
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Tony Blair Institute have released a report which is getting a lot of coverage in UK today
It says the drive for net zero emissions is flawed and some media outlets have gone to town
However it’s a bit odd
By odd, I mean there’s a lot of bollocks in it and shouldn't be taken seriously 🧵🧵
Tony Blair Institute have released a report which is getting a lot of coverage in UK today
It says the drive for net zero emissions is flawed and some media outlets have gone to town
However it’s a bit odd
By odd, I mean there’s a lot of bollocks in it and shouldn't be taken seriously 🧵🧵
April 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
A great, and 'passionate', thread from Doug Parr of Greenpeace on the flaws in the Net Zero report that;'s just been released by the Tony Blair Institute
"Labour told to speed up transition away from petrol and diesel cars"
www.express.co.uk/life-style/c...
www.express.co.uk/life-style/c...
Labour told to speed up transition away from petrol and diesel cars
Experts have demanded Labour act quickly to speed up the transition away from combustion petrol and diesel vehicles sooner rather than later.
www.express.co.uk
April 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
"Labour told to speed up transition away from petrol and diesel cars"
www.express.co.uk/life-style/c...
www.express.co.uk/life-style/c...
Interesting 'Big Read' in the @financialtimes.com (behind a paywall)
"Europe helped teach China to make cars. Now the tables are turning"
Talks about how EU is trading market access for expertise in key technologies, just as Beijing once did
www.ft.com/content/9de3...
"Europe helped teach China to make cars. Now the tables are turning"
Talks about how EU is trading market access for expertise in key technologies, just as Beijing once did
www.ft.com/content/9de3...
Europe helped teach China to make cars. Now the tables are turning
The EU is trading market access for expertise in key technologies, just as Beijing once did
www.ft.com
April 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Interesting 'Big Read' in the @financialtimes.com (behind a paywall)
"Europe helped teach China to make cars. Now the tables are turning"
Talks about how EU is trading market access for expertise in key technologies, just as Beijing once did
www.ft.com/content/9de3...
"Europe helped teach China to make cars. Now the tables are turning"
Talks about how EU is trading market access for expertise in key technologies, just as Beijing once did
www.ft.com/content/9de3...
Delighted to join Liz Allen (@fullcircleci.bsky.social) on her latest Electric Evolution podcast
We discuss the changes the Government has made to the ZEV Mandate - changes I believe weaken the mandate and could slow EV sales
Do have a listen if interested
fullcircleci.co.uk/episode-136-...
We discuss the changes the Government has made to the ZEV Mandate - changes I believe weaken the mandate and could slow EV sales
Do have a listen if interested
fullcircleci.co.uk/episode-136-...
April 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Delighted to join Liz Allen (@fullcircleci.bsky.social) on her latest Electric Evolution podcast
We discuss the changes the Government has made to the ZEV Mandate - changes I believe weaken the mandate and could slow EV sales
Do have a listen if interested
fullcircleci.co.uk/episode-136-...
We discuss the changes the Government has made to the ZEV Mandate - changes I believe weaken the mandate and could slow EV sales
Do have a listen if interested
fullcircleci.co.uk/episode-136-...
Reposted by Colin Walker
🚨Some major errors & misleading claims from experienced presenter Nick Robinson on BBC Radio 4 Today, when discussing British Steel with Treasury Minister James Murray
I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme, and Robinson sticks to the facts in future.
Here's what he got wrong... 🧵
I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme, and Robinson sticks to the facts in future.
Here's what he got wrong... 🧵
April 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
🚨Some major errors & misleading claims from experienced presenter Nick Robinson on BBC Radio 4 Today, when discussing British Steel with Treasury Minister James Murray
I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme, and Robinson sticks to the facts in future.
Here's what he got wrong... 🧵
I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme, and Robinson sticks to the facts in future.
Here's what he got wrong... 🧵
Reposted by Colin Walker
Very important point. It's not green energy that is making UK electricity expensive: it's mostly gas
3) "What you call green energy [is] driving those prices up, and making it unsustainable to produce steel"
This is a statement from Nick, and it is wrong.
UK Steel: "The main driver of the price disparity is...driven by the UK’s reliance on natural gas power"
www.uksteel.org/electricity-...
This is a statement from Nick, and it is wrong.
UK Steel: "The main driver of the price disparity is...driven by the UK’s reliance on natural gas power"
www.uksteel.org/electricity-...
Industrial Electricity Prices – Barrier to growth and competitiveness
New UK Steel report on industrial electricity prices demonstrates that a sizable gap remains between what UK steelmakers and their European competitors pay. The report sets out three recommendations t...
www.uksteel.org
April 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Very important point. It's not green energy that is making UK electricity expensive: it's mostly gas
"Polestar boss attacks decision to ease emission targets
"UK chief of the electric carmaker accuses ministers of ‘doing the opposite’ of encouraging people to buy greener cars"
Quite
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
"UK chief of the electric carmaker accuses ministers of ‘doing the opposite’ of encouraging people to buy greener cars"
Quite
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
Polestar boss attacks decision to ease emission targets
UK chief of the electric carmaker accuses ministers of ‘doing the opposite’ of encouraging people to buy greener cars
www.thetimes.com
April 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
"Polestar boss attacks decision to ease emission targets
"UK chief of the electric carmaker accuses ministers of ‘doing the opposite’ of encouraging people to buy greener cars"
Quite
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
"UK chief of the electric carmaker accuses ministers of ‘doing the opposite’ of encouraging people to buy greener cars"
Quite
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
A reminder that, with all this talk of tariffs being paused, Trump's 25% tariffs on automotive imports remain
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
Trump does not pause 25% US auto tariffs, drawing criticism from Michigan business and auto groups
President Donald Trump on Wednesday paused for 90 days many tariffs but is not halting 25% tariffs on automotive imports and looming tariffs on auto parts, drawing criticism from Michigan business and auto groups.
www.reuters.com
April 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM
A reminder that, with all this talk of tariffs being paused, Trump's 25% tariffs on automotive imports remain
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
"Up to 25k jobs in UK motor industry at risk from US tariffs"
@IPPR urges Gov and auto sector to double down on EVs to counteract impact of tariffs
As the report we did with @CBI_Economics found, embracing EVs will best secure our car industry's future
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
@IPPR urges Gov and auto sector to double down on EVs to counteract impact of tariffs
As the report we did with @CBI_Economics found, embracing EVs will best secure our car industry's future
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
Up to 25,000 jobs in UK motor industry at risk from US tariffs
Think tank urges the government and auto sector to double down on electric vehicles and the ‘niche’ production of green aircraft and trains
www.thetimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
"Up to 25k jobs in UK motor industry at risk from US tariffs"
@IPPR urges Gov and auto sector to double down on EVs to counteract impact of tariffs
As the report we did with @CBI_Economics found, embracing EVs will best secure our car industry's future
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
@IPPR urges Gov and auto sector to double down on EVs to counteract impact of tariffs
As the report we did with @CBI_Economics found, embracing EVs will best secure our car industry's future
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...