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The Role of EVs in a Clean Energy Future

Ms. Maria van der HoevenExecutive DirectorInternational Energy AgencyIreland, 11 July 2012

Fully Charged 2012 International Electric Vehicle Summit Dublin

ETP 2012 – Choice of 3 Futures

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6DSwhere the world is now heading with potentially devastating results

The 6°C Scenario

4DSreflecting pledges by countries to cut emissions and boost energy efficiency

The 4°C Scenario

2DSa vision of a sustainable energy system of reduced Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and CO2 emissions

The 2°C Scenario

A smart, sustainable energy system

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A sustainable energy system is a smarter, more unified and integrated energy system

Decarbonising electricity generation in Ireland

Renewables policy emphasis Favourable REFITs extended Wind =10%; 30% 2020 target New REFITs for 2nd gen. biomass

Gas is the dominant fuel Now accounts for 62% of power Will grow in tandem with

growth in variable renewables

Coal and peat are declining Carbon tax disincentive Peat subsidies phased out

Renewables target: 40% generation by 2020

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Electric vehicles need to come of age

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More than 90% of light duty vehicles need to be propelled by an electric motor in 2050

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Translating targets into action

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Government targets need to be backed by policy action

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Key global milestones along the way

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2011 actual

2015 targets

2020 targets

Worldwide EV/PHEV sales

Near 50,000 1.5 million 7 million

Public charging pointsNear

25,000 3 million 10 million

Battery cost ($/kWh) $600-800Under$500

Under$300

Even the 2015 targets will be challenging

New technology vehicles and low carbon fuels are key

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Low carbon vehicles and fuels become increasingly important after 2030, but need a foundation well before then to succeed.