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Role of fuel efficiency norms in accelerating sales of electric vehicles in India

This policy brief examines how automotive manufacturing has evolved in India over the last three decades, the impact of India’s current CAFE standards, a case study of emission standards in Europe, and the potential for the next phase of CAFE standards in India to increase BEV sales to 30% of all vehicles.

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Australia adopts first-ever CO2 standards for light vehicles

The first-ever CO2 emission standards established under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) Act 2024, will put Australia on track toward its 2050 decarbonization goal and align with other major vehicle markets. Despite having a strong kick-off, the standard still has certain areas that could be improved and strengthened in the first review scheduled for 2026.