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Australia finalizes first-ever CO2 emissions standards for light vehicles, sending its clearest signal yet to the automotive industry.
May 17 (Washington, D.C.) – On May 16, the Australian Parliament passed the bill for New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), which sets the first-ever CO2 emission standards for Australia’s light-duty vehicles. The standards set annual gCO2/km emission targets from 2025 to 2029 for passenger cars, SUVs, utes, and vans. The adoption of the NVES marks […]
The ICCT to lead EV task force for E-Trucks in India
ICCT is part of the MHI’s EV task force for building an action plan for adoption of e-trucks and supporting infrastructure in India. (New Dehli) May 1, 2024 — The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is committed to develop an inclusive Electric Vehicle (EV) roadmap in-line with the Government of India’s vision of Viksit Bharat. […]
Adoption of Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas rule for heavy-duty vehicles moves U.S. closer to climate goals
(Washington, DC) (March 29, 2024) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted final Phase 3 greenhouse gas emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, originally proposed in April 2023. The new standards move the United States closer to achieving domestic and international climate goals by requiring manufacturers to deploy more efficient vehicles beginning in model […]
The International Council on Clean Transportation’s Board welcomes Charlotte Pera, Silvio Marcacci, and Jane Akumu
(Washington, D.C.) March 26, 2024 — The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Pera as a new Board Member and Silvio Marcacci and Jane Akumu as Board Advisors. Charlotte Pera brings over 30 years of experience in climate change and clean energy, including significant leadership roles such […]
The EPA final multi-pollutant rule for light and medium-duty vehicles sends a resounding message about the accelerating transition to electric vehicles in the U.S.
March 20 (Washington, D.C.) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Transportation and Air Quality finalized a rule that sets new multi-pollutant standards for light and medium-duty vehicles sold from 2027-2032. The rule will dramatically reduce greenhouse gas and criteria pollution caused by new cars, SUVs, vans, light trucks, as well as […]
The ICCT Applauds Biden Administration for Visionary National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy
(San Francisco) 12 March 2024 — Today, the Biden administration released a national vision for zero emission freight hubs and corridors in the U.S. The plan is eminently achievable, and The ICCT applauds the administration’s leadership on this critical issue. As we have found in our own work, the U.S. does not have to build […]
Lithium supply may far exceed demand from U.S. light-duty BEVs through 2032, new study finds
(Washington D.C.) February 21, 2024 — Today, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) released a study exploring the potential for the United States to secure a reliable supply of lithium to keep up with increased sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Many batteries and battery materials will be required to supply the climbing sales […]
Cuts in average real-world emissions are stalled for Australia’s light-duty fleet, while other major markets drive towards zero
Transformative vehicle emissions standards needed to bring Australia in line with other major markets.
Workshop held in Delhi brought together stakeholders in the sector taking the conversation forward on the implementation of LEZs in Indian cities
The ICCT in collaboration with NITI Aayog organized a one-day workshop on Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in Indian cities. The workshop was attended by over 100 people representing various departments of the national and state governments, inter-governmental organizations, private sector, civil society, academia and practitioners.