The future of road transport with Shell and BMW | The Energy Podcast

The Energy Podcast explores the complex path to decarbonising road transport. From adoption of electric vehicles and biofuels to policy, infrastructure and consumer behaviour, this episode unpacks the challenges of reducing emissions of road travel and what it’ll take to progress further. We are joined by Patrick Carré, a Senior Vice President for Mobility and Convenience at Shell, and Dr. Thomas Becker, Vice President for Government Affairs and Sustainability at BMW Group. Whether you're a car enthusiast, energy professional or just curious about the future of road transport, this episode offers timely insights into what it really takes to drive change. Learn more about The Energy Podcast: https://go.shell.com/3ZfhSvo In 2024, 78.2% of Shell's global investments included oil & gas, 11.37% included low-carbon energy solutions and 10.43% non-energy products. Shell's target is to become a net-zero emissions (NZE) business by 2050. Disclaimers, including NZE target: https://go.shell.com/43Hdnet Cautionary note: https://go.shell.com/43Hdnet #TheEnergyPodcast #EV #electricvehicles #cars #podcast Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 02:45 – Meet the guests 04:06 – Why decarbonising road transport matters 06:05 – Consumer driving habits 12:00 – Developing an offer for consumers 18:15 – The role of policy and incentives 20:51 – Beyond electrification: full life-cycle emissions 24:41 – Shell’s EV Drivers Survey Insights 29:00 – Recycling and circularity in EVs 34:22 – Cars of the future _____ Welcome to our official YouTube channel. Subscribe to learn about the energy transition, our people, projects and innovations powering progress at Shell. Here you’ll find videos on energy projects, jobs and careers and motorsports. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://go.shell.com/3j0t9x2 Visit our website: https://go.shell.com/3VeP95G Like us on Facebook: https://go.shell.com/30bINMb Follow us on Instagram: https://go.shell.com/30bIMb5 Follow us on X (Twitter): https://go.shell.com/30g1T3J Follow us on LinkedIn: https://go.shell.com/30eeJ28