Read two short texts and answer using the Answer–Quote–Explain (A-Q-E) method: give your answer, quote evidence from the text, then explain it briefly.
Read the text, then answer using Answer–Quote–Explain (A-Q-E).
In 2023, global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) reached around 14 million, a record high. China remained the largest market, accounting for approximately 8.1 million of these sales, while the European Union recorded about 3.0 million and the United States around 1.6 million.
Despite this rapid growth, electric vehicles still typically cost 20-30% more than equivalent petrol or diesel cars, mainly because of the high price of batteries. Governments around the world are investing in charging infrastructure to support the shift to electric transport. In the United Kingdom, for example, the government has pledged to install 300,000 public charging points by 2030.
Several major car manufacturers have announced plans to stop producing new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035, as countries aim to reduce carbon emissions from transport. One common concern among drivers considering an EV is "range anxiety" — the worry that a vehicle's battery will run out of charge before reaching a charging station or destination. As battery technology improves and charging networks expand, manufacturers hope this concern will become less significant.
A second, slightly harder text. Use A-Q-E again for each answer.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), renewable sources accounted for around 30% of global electricity generation in 2023. The European Union has set a target for renewables to make up 42.5% of its energy mix by 2030, as part of its plan to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Some countries are already far ahead of this target — Denmark, for instance, generates more than 55% of its electricity from wind power alone. Despite this progress, coal remains a major source of global electricity, still responsible for around 36% of the world's supply.
One major reason renewables are becoming more competitive is the falling cost of battery storage, which has dropped by approximately 89% since 2010, making it easier to store energy generated from solar and wind. In the United States, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 committed roughly $370 billion to clean energy investment, one of the largest climate-related spending packages in American history.
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