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Why India’s e-truck incentive scheme can be a gamechanger for the economy and the environment
For the first time, the PM E-DRIVE scheme has allocated ₹500 crore for electric trucks, and this is a critical push to decarbonize India’s freight sector.
Study maps ₹233 Crore opportunity for Sambhajinagar through low emission zone policy
ICCT’s latest study shows that a well-designed low-emission zone in Sambhajinagar can reduce significant air pollution, up to 53% reduction in particulate matter (PM) and 46% in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from 2026 to 2030.
Electric cars are the cleanest—and getting cleaner faster than expected
A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates that battery electric cars sold today in Europe emit nearly 4 times less greenhouse gases over their lifetime than gasoline cars. Berlin, 9 July — Europe’s electricity mix is getting cleaner, and with it, the climate advantage of electric cars is growing. According […]
A clean commercial vehicle sales incentive that costs nothing
A revenue- and technology-neutral manufacturing incentive program in California could encourage cleaner internal combustion engine vehicle sales while providing the largest incentives for zero-emission vehicles.
Private jets emitted more climate pollution than all flights departing Heathrow Airport in 2023
This first comprehensive emissions inventory shows that one private jet emits as much climate pollution as 177 cars or nine heavy-duty trucks. (San Francisco/Berlin), 27 June 2025 — A groundbreaking new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates that private jets produced up to 19.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions […]
Cruise the seas or cruise down the road? A fresh look at vacation emissions
A two person, weeklong road trip would result in less than one-third of the life-cycle GHG emissions of a weeklong cruise, including hotel stays and flights.
Two recent successes with “social leasing” programs for zero-emission vehicles
Examines the implementation of two targeted leasing initatives for zero-emission vehicles, one in France and the other in Washington State.
Where are India’s electric tractors?
A growing body of evidence that e-tractors can meet farming requirements and reduce costs would support consumer confidence and increased sales.
