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How low-carbon fuel standards can support transport electrification
A variety of policies have been deployed at the state and federal levels to address higher up-front costs of EVs and concerns about sufficient charging infrastructure.
Weak supersonic regulation for me, but not for thee?
What the FAA’s proposal for relaxed noise regulation for supersonic aircraft reveals about industry plans for supersonic development.
New IMO study highlights sharp rise in short-lived climate pollution
August 4, 2020 (Washington, D.C.) — The International Maritime Organization (IMO) today released the final report of the Fourth IMO Greenhouse Gas Study. Prepared by a global consortium of organizations led by CE Delft and including ICCT researchers, the study finds that total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from maritime shipping rose about 10% from 2012 […]
Economic recovery packages in response to COVID-19: Another push for electric vehicles in Europe?
Stimulus packages in France, Germany, Spain, Austria, and Italy help to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.
In-use testing of BS VI heavy-duty vehicles
Reply deadline: August 20, 2020, 10pm IST Contact Persons: Anup Bandivadekar (anup@theicct.org) and Bharadwaj Sathiamoorthy (b.sathiamoorthy@theicct.org) See document below for details, and see here for common questions and answers. In-use testing of BS VI heavy-duty vehicles by The International Council on Clean Transportation on Scribd
Proposed EPA CO2 standard lags new aircraft fuel efficiency by more than a decade
July 22, 2020 (Washington, D.C.) — Earlier today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Transportation and Air Quality issued the proposed rule, Control of Air Pollution From Aircraft and Aircraft Engines: Proposed Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Standards and Test Procedures. This rule, when finalized, will represent the first time the United States has […]
EPA slides back into familiar territory with biofuels
EPA’s view that no additional measures are needed in the Renewable Fuel Standard to mitigate pollutants is based on outdated information.
Preparing to succeed: Fleet-wide planning is key in the transition to electric buses
Electric buses can provide substantial environmental and economic benefits for cities, and system-wide planning is important for success.
On alternative fuels, the House Climate Crisis Action Plan doesn’t think big enough
The proposed low-carbon fuel standard, although well-intentioned, may double down on past mistakes
Markets in motion: An animated overview of passenger car registrations in Europe
Rapid changes are occurring in the European auto sector, including significant increases in the electric vehicle share of new registrations in most markets.