electrification

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In simple terms, electrification means replacing technologies that burn fossil fuels directly -- such as gas heating systems and diesel vehicles -- with electric alternatives.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The company scaled back its previous guidance about electrification at a Capital Markets Day in October, but still expects 20% of its lineup to be electric by 2030.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“Copper remains at the center of this mining cycle, owing to the structural demand drivers of electrification: EVs, grid infrastructure, AI data centers and increasing supply challenges,” UBS says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Rail bosses hope the £23m electrification upgrade project can ultimately improve train reliability and reduce the number of power failures and maintenance closures inside the Severn Tunnel .

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Second, the outer part of the earth's crust is a very poor conductor so that it is doubtful whether even a high degree of electrification of the surface would have much effect on the interior.

From Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes by Huntington, Ellsworth