Flying is one of the most carbon-intensive activities — yet it contributes just 2.5% of the world’s carbon emissions. How does this add up? Well, almost everyone in the world does not fly. Studies estimate that just 10% of the world flies in most years. But as incomes rise, this will change.

New AutoMotive, whose raison d’etre is to encourage clean energy transition within road transport, have published their 2024 State of the Switch report in which they predict there will be 25% more EVs on the UK’s roads by next year.