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Life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of U.S. sedans and SUVs with different powertrains and fuel sources
Building on a previous ICCT study, this work estimates that for sedans and SUVs in the United States, model year 2024 and projected model year 2030 battery electric vehicles have substantially lower life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than internal combustion engine vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Electric vehicles market monitor for light-duty vehicles: China, Europe, United States, and India, 2023
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales reached over 13 million units in 2023, accounting for more than 15% of new light-duty vehicles (LDVs) sold worldwide. China, Europe, the United States, and India collectively represent around 88% of EVs sold globally.
Leading new energy vehicle cities in China: The 2022 market
Explores the growth of China’s new energy vehicle market in 2022.
Assessing the role of biomass-based diesel in U.S. rail decarbonization strategy
Although the DOE’s National Blueprint for Transport Decarbonization identifies liquid biofuels as a long-term decarbonization strategy for rail, long-haul trucks, aviation, and marine, the sustainable supply of biomass feedstocks is limited and might not be enough to meet projected demand across multiple transport modes.
Toward clean and efficient passenger rail: A comparison of key indicators and policy milestones in China and the United States
Examines the differences in passenger rail systems between China and the United States, highlighting how China advanced a more efficient and sustainable rail network through strategic policies and innovation.
