Apostolos Petropoulos

@ApostolosPetro1

Energy modeler , specializing on the transport sector and long term analysis for the World Energy Outlook. Views expressed are my own.

Joined October 2019

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  1. Dec 22

    If SUVs were an individual country, they would rank sixth in the world for absolute emissions in 2021, emitting over 900 million tonnes of CO2 Incredible 🚗 stat from

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  2. Dec 22
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  3. Dec 22

    SUV sales hit new records, driving up emissions via

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  4. Dec 21

    "In 2021, SUVs are on course to account for more than 45% of global car sales – setting a new record in terms of both volume and market share." Absolute disaster for human health, for public space, and for the environment.

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  5. 🗣 “In 2021, SUVs are on course to account for more than 45% of global car sales – setting a new record.” Read more in this commentary from IEA’s & on how growing SUV sales are impacting efforts to reduce CO2 emissions 👉

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  6. Dec 21

    In 2021, global SUV sales will hit an all-time record, accounting for over 45% of all car sales The growth of SUVs negates the emissions reductions from rising EV sales. Government policy action, including fiscal measures, is vital to address this. More:

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  7. Dec 21

    🆕🚙SUV sales are still on the rise, accounting for 45% of new cars sold in 2021, and bringing passenger road transport emissions up. Our latest update with

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  8. Global electricity generation from coal is expected to jump 9% in 2021 to a historic high 📈 This rebound is being driven by the rapid economic recovery, which has pushed up electricity demand much faster than low-carbon supplies can keep up →

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  9. Dec 16

    The new annual coal market report provides a sobering reality check on efforts to cut emissions to net zero Global electricity generation from coal is expected to jump 9% in 2021 to a historic high, driven by the rapid economic rebound Our report ➡️

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  10. Dec 14

    Renewable energy has ‘another record year of growth’ says IEA Renewables will account for about 95% of growth in global power-generation capacity up to the end of 2026. Renewables are outperforming other energy sources because they are cheaper!

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  11. Dec 10

    So delighted to have at to talk about the road from Glasgow to net zero. Watch the livestream (or archive) here:

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  12. Dec 1

    Congratulations to , Paolo Frankl and the team for the great report out today are on track to set new records in 2021 and keep growing & much more available, so let's ratchet up policies to get on track towards by 2050

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  13. Nov 29

    When will it be cheaper to run an truck🔋🚛 than a one in ? How about now? New study. We analyzed 7 countries in detail, including all current incentives: More below. Thread 🧵(1/n)

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  14. Nov 28

    In February, will launch an expanded version of our pioneering Global Methane Tracker, providing regular country-by-country updates on methane emissions from oil, gas & coal It will show where & how these emissions can be cut – & what policymakers can do to step up progress

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  15. Nov 26

    Honoured to join in announcing the Kathleen Gaffney Prize for Young Evaluators to commemorate the legacy of a dear colleague. The Prize aims to provide development opportunities to young energy evaluation professionals 👉

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  16. Nov 24

    Thank you to everyone who followed our press conference this afternoon. Here is a summarising some of the key points

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  17. Nov 24

    If you are looking for the Greek version of Executive Summary of World Energy Outlook 2021 please feel free to access the link:

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  18. On Wednesday, our Executive Director will hold a press conference to discuss the current situation in energy markets, the outcomes of & new IEA special projects. It will be livestreamed here & on our website starting at 2:30pm Paris time ⬇️

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  19. Nov 18
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  20. Just launched at ... introducing the Award: Supporting ideas that cut transport CO2 in emerging economies 🥇 Winners receive financial support for their project and the opportunity to collaborate with ITF. Find out more 💡

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