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Euro 7: The new emission standard for light- and heavy-duty vehicles in the European Union
This policy update summarizes the key elements of the soon-to-be-adopted Euro 7 regulation. This EU regulation aims to reduce pollutant emissions from cars, vans, trucks and buses.
Shipping emissions under the European Union Emissions Trading System
The European Union has extended its Emissions Trading System to the maritime sector, imposing emissions caps while directing revenue toward decarbonization initiatives and innovative technologies.
California’s in-use locomotive regulation
Summarizes how a regulation recently approved by the California Air Resources Board will push railroad companies to use cleaner locomotives and eventually achieve zero-emission operations in the state.
Provisions for transport fuels in the European Union’s finalized “Fit for 55” package
Provides an overview of the final revision of the recast Renewable Energy Directive, ReFuelEU Aviation regulation, and FuelEU Maritime regulation
U.S. heavy-duty vehicle NOx standards: Updates to emission limits, testing requirements, and compliance procedures
Provides a summary of the rule to control pollutant emissions starting in model year 2027
Global update on scrubber bans and restrictions
Provides a global overview of the countries and ports that have implemented measures restricting the use of scrubbers and describes where and how the rules apply.
CO2 emission standards for new passenger cars and vans in the European Union
Reviews key elements of the regulation and potential risks for the decarbonization of the transport sector
European Union Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR)
On March 28, 2023, representatives of the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the European Union (EU) agreed on a compromise for the EU Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). Proposed on July 14, 2021, by the European Commission, the AFIR is part of the EU’s “Fit for 55,” a package of regulatory […]
China’s Clean Diesel Action Plan: Phase II
Details the recently launched Action Plan for the Battle Against Diesel Truck Pollution.
ICAO’s 2050 net-zero CO2 goal for international aviation
Analyzes the ICAO commitment to creating a global net-zero CO2 aviation sector by 2050