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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 […]
The International Council on Clean Transportation celebrates more than two decades of clean transportation policy
(Washington, D.C.) March 3, 2025 — This year marks the 20th anniversary of the incorporation of the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). For over two decades, the ICCT has worked to establish itself as a first-rate research organization, providing technical and scientific analysis to guide policies aimed at decarbonizing the transportation sector and promoting […]
The International Council on Clean Transportation welcomes Janea Scott, Huiming Gong, and Gwen Spencer as Board Advisors.
(Washington, D.C.) February 13, 2025 — The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Janea Scott, Huiming Gong, and Gwen Spencer as Advisors to the Board of Directors, where they will act as non-voting members of the ICCT Board and provide crucial insights to guide the organization. Janea Scott […]
Aircraft efficiency improvements have stalled, stronger standards needed
The International Council on Clean Transportation released a new analysis of commercial aircraft fuel efficiency from 1960 to 2024, revealing that improvements have stagnated since international CO2 standards took effect in 2020. The study comes as policymakers prepare to gather in Montreal on February 17 to update international aviation standards in support of the sector’s 2050 net-zero CO2 goal.
Pkw-Neuzulassungen im Januar 2025: Elektroautos erreichen fast 17 Prozent
Der deutsche Elektroauto-Markt zeigt zu Jahresbeginn vielversprechende Signale: Im Januar entfielen 16,6 Prozent aller Pkw-Neuzulassungen auf reine Elektrofahrzeuge. Berlin, 5. Februar 2025—Im Januar 2025 wurden in Deutschland insgesamt 34.498 reine Elektroautos neu zugelassen, was einem Anstieg von 53,5 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahresmonat entspricht. Diese Zahlen gab das Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) heute in Flensburg bekannt. Der Anteil […]
Low Emission Zones in Pimpri-Chinchwad Could Cut Air Pollution by Up to 79% by 2030, reveals ICCT Study
LEZ Hotspots Revealed: 63% of Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Tailpipe Emissions Emanate from Just 47% of the City’s Area, Offering a Strategic Opportunity for Focused Pollution Control, says study Pune/Pimpri Chinchwad, November 27, 2024: A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reveals the transformative potential of Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in Pimpri-Chinchwad, projecting a […]
India Synchronizes EV Sales and Charging Infrastructure Growth in 2024
Unprecedented growth in EV sales and charging infrastructure in 2024, setting a strong foundation for PM E-DRIVE to accelerate the shift toward a sustainable and net-zero future. New Delhi, January 10: In a defining moment for India’s electric mobility revolution, EV sales soared to 19 lakh units in 2024, marking a 19% increase over 2023, […]
Road transport CO2 emissions in the European Union could peak in 2025
Recent regulations, including the CO2 standards for cars and vans, and its homologue legislation for trucks and buses, have put Europe on track for an early emissions peak. Berlin, 14 January – In the European Union, transport remains the only major economic sector where carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have risen since 1990—but this trend may […]