Energy News Trends: Updates in Biofuels, Electric Vehicles and More

A look at the energy news from PR Newswire in September and October that you might have missed.

By Anna Jozwiak | Published Nov. 13, 2023

It was a busy start of fall for energy-related news. PR Newswire distributed more than 1,900 energy-related news releases in September and October.

In this post, we’ll look at the most-read energy releases and some noteworthy news trends from the last couple of months.

Energy News Trends

Here’s a look at a few of the trends we noticed among energy-related press releases in September and October, with a few examples of each.

Electric Vehicles

With electrical vehicle production on the rise, more and more countries are setting deadlines for the automotive industry's transition to cleaner and more sustainable modes of transportation. During National Drive Electric Week, which happened between September 22 and October 1, the emphasis was placed on charging station solutions, with BMW, Ford and Honda announcing a collaboration in optimizing EV grid services.

Popular EV Releases

1. New USA Made EV Charging Station Provides Safe, Reliable, Cost-Effective Charging for Residential Applications
2. Chicago Automobile Trade Association Names Powering Chicago as a Premier Sponsor of its "Chicago Drives Electric" EV Test Drive and Educational Event
3. DYU C6 electric bike: lightweight and convenient, creating a new choice for urban cyclists
4. Windrose Technology electric heavy-duty truck successfully completes high-temperature and high-altitude testing in collaboration with Decathlon and Rokin
5. Bristow and Volocopter to Bring UAM Services to U.S. and U.K.
6. Pioneers in the Automotive and Towing Industries, Tracked Machines North America, Inc. Continues to Impress; Ramps Up for Massive Sales Across North America

By the numbers: In September and October, PR Newswire distributed close to 1,000 press releases mentioning "EV" and/or "electric vehicle."

Biofuels

With an extensive history of their production, biofuels are still considered a controversial alternative to fossil fuels. Critics cites vast land mass being taken away from food production as its biggest and most negative effect.   

Must-Read Biofuels Releases

1. Royal Caribbean Group Drives Forward Alternative Fuel Use with The Successful Completion of Biofuel Testing
2. FirstElement Fuel Expands its True Zero Hydrogen Refueling Network as it Opens its 41st Station in Oakland, California
3. Fossil-free fuels to meet climate goals: P1 Fuels continues growth trajectory and launches new financing round for mass market entry
4. World Energy and Microsoft Join Forces to Drive Aviation Decarbonization Through Ten-year Contract for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificates (SAFc)

By the numbers: In September and October, PR Newswire distributed close to 50 press releases related to alternative fuels.

Climate Change

The World Conference on Climate Change & Sustainability (Climate Week 2023) is the annual gathering of climate leaders from the academic, business, public and nonprofit sectors. This year's theme was "Advancing Nature and Positive Solutions for Net Zero and Sustainable Future." PR Newswire distributed a number of releases tied to the event and wider industry efforts to combat climate change.

Recent Climate Change Releases

1. Masdar and Africa50 Join Forces to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition Across Africa
2. URBAN-X by MINI in Partnership with JVP Launches New Cohort of Urban Innovators Building Critical Climate Technologies
3. Energy industry unites and demonstrates commitment to decarbonising at record breaking ADIPEC 2023
4. Embrace a Greener Future: Join the American Solar Energy Society's 28th Annual National Solar Tour on October 6-8
5. Energy world to come together at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi to showcase the cutting-edge innovations and bold partnerships accelerating the energy transition
6. MIT Technology Review's ClimateTech begins this week, featuring inaugural list of "15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch"

By the numbers: In September and October, PR Newswire distributed more than 1,200 press releases related to climate change.

Conclusion

The total number of energy-related releases exceeded 1,900 in the months of September and October. The top headlines prove the industry’s commitment to design, produce, and implement solutions needed for a total transition to electric vehicles and challenges surrounding the infrastructure for charging stations and optimizing battery solutions.

We’ve seen an uptick in releases pertaining to climate change, with Climate Week highlighting an international effort to work together on paving the way for a greener and more efficient energy for future generations.

The energy world is expected to change drastically by the end of the decade, with an estimated 10 times more electric cars on the roads by 2030.

We will continue to monitor the industry headlines for sustainable solutions updates and other energy news trends.

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.