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Europe’s SAF mandate risks falling short without action on investment barriers
A targeted mechanism in the EU’s upcoming Sustainable Transport Investment Plan could help first-of-a-kind fuel producers secure financing and ramp up production in time to meet climate targets. Berlin, 23 July 2025 — Europe has set ambitious targets for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), but scaling next-generation, or advanced, fuels produced from non-food feedstocks and novel […]
The International Council on Clean Transportation welcomes Gwen Spencer as Board Member
(Washington, D.C.) July 22, 2025 — The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gwen Spencer as Member to the Board of Directors. Gwen Spencer is a retired Partner at PwC with over 27 years of experience advising leading healthcare systems, academic medical centers, and research organizations. During her […]
Phasing out old vehicles is necessary, but real change lies in electrification
While the recent directive by the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas to restrict older vehicles is a good starting point supported by legal precedent, long-term progress depends on real-world emissions monitoring and policy shifts, such as zero-emission vehicle sales requirements, to accelerate Delhi NCR’s clean transport transition.
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 […]
