Press Releases
Black carbon emissions from EU shipping in the Arctic likely higher than assumed, ICCT study reveals
Berlin, 28 May 2025 — Previous assessments may have significantly underestimated the climate impact of EU shipping in the Arctic by focusing only on vessels flying EU flags, a new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) finds. The study, Black carbon and CO2 emissions from EU-regulated shipping in the Arctic, shows that […]
New study finds electricity credits could cut costs for Polish truck operators by up to 10%
Berlin/Warsaw, 21 May. A new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reveals a major cost-saving opportunity for Poland’s freight industry. Leveraging a provision under the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), truck operators could significantly reduce costs and accelerate the shift to electric vehicles in Europe’s top goods transporter by volume. […]
Nowe badanie wykazało, że mechanizm kredytowania energii elektrycznej mogą obniżyć koszty dla polskich operatorów ciężarówek nawet o 10%
Do publikacji Nowe badanie wykazało, że mechanizm kredytowania energii elektrycznej mogą obniżyć koszty dla polskich operatorów ciężarówek nawet o 10% Berlin/Warszawa, 21 maja 2025 r. – Nowy raport the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) wskazuje znaczący potencjał na obniżenie kosztów operacyjnych w polskim sektorze transportu towarowego. Wykorzystując mechanizm przewidziany w unijnej Dyrektywie w sprawie […]
Policies Targeting Road Transport Emissions Could Save 1.9 Million Lives Globally by 2040, New Study Finds
Groundbreaking global analysis demonstrates dramatic health benefits from combining emission standards, electric vehicles, accelerated fleet renewal, and clean electricity for electric vehicles WASHINGTON, DC (May 19, 2025) — A new global study reveals that smart policies addressing road transport emissions could save 1.9 million lives and prevent 1.4 million new children’s asthma cases worldwide by […]
European Parliament approves weakening of 2025 climate target for carmakers
Berlin, 8 May. Today, the European Parliament voted in favor of an amendment that weakens the 2025 climate target for new cars and vans under the EU’s CO₂ emissions regulation. The decision threatens to delay progress on Europe’s transition to clean transportation. Following Tuesday’s vote to fast-track the proposal, the Parliament approved the European Commission’s proposal […]
The International Council on Clean Transportation’s Board of Directors announces Charlotte Pera as Vice Chair
(Washington, D.C.) May 6, 2025 — The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is pleased to announce that Charlotte Pera, a current Board member and distinguished climate leader, has been named Vice Chair of the ICCT Board of Directors. Charlotte Pera has worked for more than 30 years in clean energy, climate change, and philanthropy. […]
The International Council on Clean Transportation’s Board of Directors welcomes Rohan Patel as an Advisor
(Washington, D.C.) May 6, 2025 — The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is pleased to welcome Rohan Patel as an Advisor to the Board of Directors. Rohan Patel has been a leader in the government, non-profit and corporate sectors over his career. Most recently Rohan was the Vice President of global public policy and […]
International Maritime Organization approves world’s largest Emission Control Area in the North-East Atlantic Ocean
In a significant decision, the International Maritime Organization Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has approved the creation of a new Emission Control Area (ECA) in the North-East Atlantic Ocean.
IRA repeal threatens 130,000 American Jobs by 2030
(WASHINGTON, DC) – A new analysis from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) finds that repealing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) would threaten 130,000 American jobs tied directly to auto manufacturing, plus an additional 310,000 indirectly related jobs, by 2030. The research shows that these job losses would impact manufacturing states across the country, […]
China’s zero-emission truck and bus market reaches historic high of 230,000 units sold in 2024
New ICCT analysis highlights market trends, technology adoption, and industry shifts Beijing, 25 March 2025—Sales of zero-emission trucks and buses in China reached a historic high of more than 230,000 units in 2024, according to a new analysis published today by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The sales boom, primarily recorded in the […]