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Explained: Why fuel efficiency standards in Australia are expected to reduce costs for car owners
It’s important to consider vehicle ownership cost over time when thinking about the costs of complying with fuel efficiency standards.
Getting real: Your EV’s real-world range and emerging best practices
During winter, whenever I drove between my home in the San Francisco Bay Area and Lake Tahoe for a ski trip, I noticed the range of my battery electric vehicle was less than it typically is in the city. That was the result of a few different factors, including driving in low ambient temperatures at […]
Indonesia’s historic announcement proves the country’s transport future is electric
The government of Indonesia consistently signals that electric vehicles (EVs) are the nation’s transport future. The latest sign came on April 20, 2023, during a meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF). Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo joined 16 other leaders to announce global climate goals and national commitments under the provisions […]
How the United States is lagging in the global EV market in three charts
China, Europe, and the United States together made up about 60% of the global light-duty vehicle (LDV) market in 2021. These markets will have an outsized impact on the global electric vehicle (EV) transition and they’re all leaders in EV uptake. But there’s a yawning gap between the speed with which China and Europe are […]
Takeaways from ICCT’s recent roundtable on low- and zero-emission zones in India
At a recent event in New Delhi, a variety of stakeholders came together to discuss the potential for low- and zero-emission zones in India.
Will Indonesia’s ambitious plan to subsidize EVs and hybrids benefit everyone?
In December 2022, Indonesia’s Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang, announced the government’s plan to provide purchase subsidies for electric cars, hybrid cars, and electric motorbikes, and to subsidize the cost of converting combustion-engine motorbikes to electric. What does this mean for consumers?
India’s electric tractors are ready but idling
Including zero-emission tractors in the FAME II scheme would send a strong signal to the industry and is essential for supporting India’s net-zero goal.
A story of transition: How Europe’s faring in its move to zero-emission trucks and buses
Zero-emission sales of trucks and buses are on the rise, but a lack of long-range options for Europe’s highest polluting vehicles hampers progress
What’s missing in Mexico’s EV strategy?
Examines new policy initiatives for zero-emission vehicles in Mexico, and the additional effort needed.
How electric buses are improving bus operations in India
Interviews with transit authorities and private bus operators showed that electric buses are packed with features, more comfortable to drive than combustion engine buses, and manufacturers are continually improving the electric buses.
Maharashtra’s transit authorities report positive experiences with electric buses
Highlights of our survey of transit authorities in Pune, Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai, which showed that electric buses are a maturing technology in India and those with experience are quite happy with their performance.
Money makes the world go electric: Why the U.S. government should invest in the electric vehicle industry
Argues that the U.S. would reap many economic benefits, in addition to global leadership in electric vehicles, if it were to invest smartly in the electric vehicle industry.
