COP28, Electric Vehicles and Other Energy News Trends
A look at the energy news from PR Newswire in November and December that you might have missed.
By Anna Jozwiak | Published Jan. 9, 2024
It was a busy start of the winter for energy-related news. PR Newswire distributed more than 1,800 energy-related news releases in November and December 2023.
In this post, we’ll take a look at the most-read energy releases of the period and some of the noteworthy news trends from the last couple of months.
Popular Energy Releases
Over the past two months, these energy-related stories received a high number of views and engagement:
- Halonix Technologies launched a revolutionary new product, “Wall De-light,” that is six times slimmer than a traditional LED bulb.
- Canoo delivered the first made-in Oklahoma electric vehicles to the state government.
- Kohler Co. announced plans to establish an independent energy division, accelerating its long-term growth strategies.
- Jacobs plans to spin-off and merge its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence government services businesses with Amentum, creating an independent, publicly traded company.
- Dow's Board of Directors approved its final investment decision for the Path2Zero Project.
Energy News Trends
Here’s a look at a few of the trends we noticed among energy-related press releases in November and December, with a few examples of each.
COP28
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, widely known as COP28, took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 13, 2023. Regardless of the controversy surrounding the summit’s host, which is a major producer of fossil fuels, as well as its president, Sultan Al Jaber’s openly disputed claims regarding fossil fuels' impact on the environment, COP28 proved to be a milestone in the efforts to fight climate change globally.
Here are some of the popular COP28 releases relating specifically to energy:
- The NDC Partnership Joins the COP28 and CBD COP15 Presidencies and Nearly 30 Countries and Coalitions Advancing Integrated Action for Climate and Nature
- Largest industry gathering at COP28 set out plans to deliver a net zero future
- Masdar and PLN Advance Plans to Develop World's Largest Floating Solar Plant in Indonesia
- COP28 Event Hosted by KHNP Highlights Nuclear Energy's Crucial Role in a Carbon-Free Future
- Breaking News: Zoetic Global and The Modern Group Join Forces to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Goals
By the numbers: In November and December, PR Newswire distributed more than 300 press releases related to COP28.
Electric Vehicles
The EV sector saw significant growth in its technological, design, and charging solutions in the last two months of 2023. Electric vehicles are being utilized in both personal and commercial use, with impressive fleets being utilized in transportation globally.
Here are some of the period's can't-miss EV releases:
- Electreon Partners with BDX on Wireless Loading Dock Charging Pilot for Ahlsell’s Last Mile Delivery Fleet
- Innovative BMW and MINI Navigation Experience, including 3D visualization, charging-optimized route planning, and distinctive design
- Avvenire Electric Vehicles Launches Its Innovative All-Electric On Road / Off Road Spiritus Leggera Roadster
- Hyundai Electrifies in Thailand with Grand Opening of New IONIQ Lab
- All-electric 2024 Kia EV9 has been named to Popular Science's "2023 Best of What's New" Awards
- NIU Technologies Launches Its First-Ever Fully Electric Dirt Bike
By the numbers: In November and December, PR Newswire distributed nearly 700 press releases related to EVs.
Solar Energy
The solar energy space continues to grow and news related to it crosses the wire on a regular basis. From inventions such as solar forests to private homes increasingly being powered 100% by solar panels, solar energy is now set to power a space station.
Catch up on solar industry news with these releases:
- Innovative Technology That Uses Solar Energy to Convert 100% Renewable Biogas to Hydrogen and Graphitic Carbon on Display During the United Nations' COP28 Meeting in Dubai
- Arctech Secures Additional Order of SkyLine II Project in India, Elevating Total Project Capacity to an Impressive 3.4GW
- Focused Sun Announces Two Revolutionary Solar Energy Solutions
- City of Yes Ushers in a New Era of Hypergrowth for Solar
- Help conserve water by choosing solar panels that are responsibly made
By the numbers: PR Newswire distributed more than 500 energy press releases that mentioned "solar" during November and December.
Takeaways
The total number of energy-related releases exceeded 1,800 in final months of 2023. The top headlines show an openness to fruitful collaboration between different sectors to support net zero goals. News coming out of COP28 emphasized that sustainability was a key focus of the partnerships created there.
We've been watching the wave of releases related to solar energy, including new large-scale projects and the financing of solar power solutions for greener energy for the future.
We will continue to monitor the industry headlines for sustainable solutions updates. The energy world is ever-evolving with developments that are simultaneously working to change our habits and the future of the planet.
About the Author
Anna Jozwiak works as a Content Specialist at Cision/ PR Newswire. Born and raised in Poland and now based in Toronto, Canada, she's an avid cyclist and a street photographer. With a background in film and visual arts, she enjoys going out to the movies, reading, and dancing.