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WEBINAR: How Can Electric Vehicles Save Money for Power Grids? โšก๐Ÿ”Œ๐Ÿš— The ICCT and @regassistproj.bsky.social are hosting a 1-hour exploration of a recent report on the benefits of smart EV charging for power grids in Europe. ๐Ÿ—“ 18 March ๐Ÿ• 8:00 AM EST Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

What can the EU learn from the UKโ€™s EV success in 2024?๐Ÿš—โšก From 2020 to 2023, the UK electric vehicle market lagged Germany. However, in 2024, the trend reversedโ€”the UK surpassed Germany in battery electric vehicle market share: ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง19% ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช13% A lesson for others๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ‘‡ theicct.org/what-the-eu-...

New analysis from the ZEV Alliance explores #rural โ€“ #urban disparities in BEV uptake and insights from interviews with rural BEV users. ๐Ÿ”— Read more:

Europeโ€™s Clean Industrial Deal can help decarbonize maritime shipping and aviation by supporting low-greenhouse gas advanced fuels. ๐Ÿšขโœˆ๏ธ Read more: theicct.org/getting-investors-to-say-yes-to-low-ghg-fuels-for-aviation-and-marine-mar25

๐Ÿš‡ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด The Fornebu Line project in Oslo offers valuable insights from their successfully using zero-emission construction. Read our latest blog for more lessons learned from the project ๐Ÿ‘‡ theicct.org/pioneering-zero-emissions-off-road-machinery-oslos-fornebu-line-project-mar25

๐ŸŽ‰ The ICCT is celebrating 20+ years of global impact and clean transportation policy! ๐Ÿฅณ #ICCT20 Since 2001, we've been a leading research organization, providing technical and scientific analysis to guide policies aimed at driving clean transport. ๐Ÿš— ๐Ÿšš๐Ÿšขโœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿšœ๐Ÿ›ต Learn more: theicct.org/20th-anniver...

๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ”‹Battery size matters: A smaller battery with an electric range of around 250km lowers total cost of ownership, energy consumption, and life-cycle GHG emissions of #electric vehiclesโ€”and is fully sufficient for most drivers, including rural commuters. Learn more: theicct.org/publication/...

New briefing from the ICCT ๐Ÿ”Ž โžก๏ธ Inland waterway transport (IWT) could have greater potential as a cleaner, more sustainable freight option in the U.S. if policy goals are expanded. ๐Ÿ”— Learn more about IWT --> theicct.org/publication/...

๐Ÿ“ˆ Who drives #demand in the European new car market?๐Ÿš— In 2024, the European new car market was led by non-private owners. Nearly 60% of new cars were registered by company fleets, car dealers and manufacturers, and short-term rentals. 40% of new registrations were privately owned vehicles.

As heavy-duty vehicles continue to be a major source of emissions and air pollution, supply-side regulations are proving to be effective policy tools by providing truck manufacturers with market certainty and compliance. ๐Ÿš›โšก๏ธ Want to learn more? Read our brief: https://buff.ly/4i5wi8e

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๐Ÿš› Our report analyzes China's heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) industry between 2012 and 2023. This study aims to spotlight the impacts of technological and regulatory changes on emissions and fuel efficiency in Chinaโ€™s HDV sector. Check out the full report: theicct.org/publication/...

In Europe, public #ChargingInfrastructure for electric vehicles #EVs is steadily growing as EV adoption increases. ๐Ÿš—โšก ๐Ÿ“ˆ Over 950,000 public charging points were installed in Europe by the end of 2024, up from around 700,000 at the end of 2023.

@silviomarcacci.bsky.social : "Everyone has the right to breathe clean air, and EVs are cleaning our air while fighting the climate crisis." ICCT findings show accelerated #EV deployment has avoided 23 billion tonnes of emissions cumulatively through 2050:

๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Two-wheelers dominate Vietnam's roads: 74 M motorcycles and mopeds represent 90% of the country's motorized fleet. New analysis sets the baseline for their fuel consumption โ€“ critical data as Vietnam works to meet its GHG reduction targets and improve air quality. ๐Ÿ›ต ๐Ÿ’จ theicct.org/publication/...

โš ๏ธ An important safeguard for the effectiveness of Washington Stateโ€™s Clean Fuel Standard is at risk. Read more in the new blog ->

๐Ÿ†•๐Ÿš— ICCTโ€™s newest paper shows that improvements in engine and drivetrain efficiency through #hybridization can enable automakers to significantly reduce the #GHG emissions throughout their ICE-based fleets, saving consumers thousands in fuel costs. Read more ๐Ÿ‘‡ theicct.org/publication/...

ICAOโ€™s current CO2 standard lags state of the art technology by a decade. Stricter standards will be needed to encourage new type aircraft and make further gains in #decarbonization. Read more -> theicct.org/publication/fuel-burn-of-new-commercial-jet-aircraft-1960-to-2024-feb25

๐Ÿš› NEW data on the 2024 #TruckMarket in Europe! Zero-emission truck and bus sales increased from 11,000 to 14,000 vehicles in 2024, even as the overall heavy-duty vehicle market fell by 8% compared with 2023. ๐Ÿ“Š theicct.org/publication/r2z-eu-hdv-market-development-quarterly-jan-dec-2024-feb25

๐ŸŽ‰ Exciting News! ๐ŸŒ ICCT Europe has joined Bluesky! To stay updated on our latest research, initiatives, and insights into clean transportation in Europe, follow us at @iccteu.bsky.social #ICCT #CleanTransportation #Sustainability

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ New modeling shows Indonesia could reach 100% ZEVs for new sales by 2040 across all vehicle segments, and in doing so avoid 3.1 Gt of CO2 emissions. ๐Ÿš—โšก๏ธ Read more: theicct.org/publication/pathways-and-policies-to-achieve-net-zero-road-transport-in-indonesia-by-2060-feb25

The #FUMES report, a collaboration between the ICCT, Explicit ApS, and TNO, reveals that real-world methane emissions from LNG-fueled ships, including "methane slip" from marine engines, exceed E.U. and IMO assumptions.๐Ÿšข ๐ŸŽฌ www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qVB... ๐Ÿ”— Learn more: theicct.org/publication/...

Join our #ICCT team in Europe! We are looking for a #researcher to support our work on CO2 emissions and energy consumption of passenger cars and heavy-duty vehicles. Please apply or forward within your personal network! icct.bamboohr.com/careers/302 www.theicct.org #jobs

๐Ÿš—โšก2025 will be a defining year for Europeโ€™s car industry. #EV sales are expected to jump as carmakers are required to meet the EU's next CO2 emission targets. โ“Schaffen die das? ๐Ÿ“ฐ @zeit.de https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2025-02/co2-vorgaben-eu-lobbyarbeit-autoindustrie/komplettansicht

๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ Indiaโ€™s transition to #ZEVs presents a major opportunity to reduce both #GHG emissions and #AirPollution. Join us for a #webinar that explores the global accelerating transition to ZEVs. ๐Ÿ“… Feb 17 ๐Ÿ•ž 15:30 IST ๐Ÿ”— Register:

@silviomarcacci.bsky.social in @forbes.com : โ€œThe EV transition has become an economic engine, and the countries that invest in EV manufacturing could reap trillions in revenue.โ€ ๐Ÿš— Accelerated #EV adoption is reshaping economies and advancing sustainability goals ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“Š Our European #MarketMonitor for cars is out! #EVs #CarMarket In 2024, electric passenger carsโ€™ share of the market decreased slightly compared with 2023, a 1% decrease from 2023. #BEV #PHEV ๐Ÿ“Š ๐Ÿ‘‰ theicct.org/publication/european-market-monitor-cars-vans-2024-feb25

Our Executive Director Rachel Muncrief Muncrief joined the opening plenary session at #BNEFSummit today to discuss the future of the transport transition. In sum, we are entering the era of electrification competition that will be hard to walk away from, regardless of regulatory hesitations.

Using #greensteel to produce body-in-whites for light-duty vehicles in the U.S. would: ๐Ÿ’จ Save around 6.4 Mt of CO2e emissions annually, an 84% reduction compared with conventional steel. ๐Ÿ’ฒ Cost about $199 per vehicle on average. Read more: theicct.org/publication/us-auto-steel-demand-feb25

ICCT Board Chair Emeritus Margo Oge authors @forbes.com article on California wildfires and climate policy. ๐Ÿ’ญ โ€œThe climate crisis is at every Americanโ€™s doorstep ... and itโ€™s up to our governments to protect our homes and families.โ€ โ€จ๐Ÿ”— Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/margoo...

๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ EU ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ road transport CO2 #emissions could peak at 800 M tonnes in 2025, declining by 25% by 2035. #ParisAgreement goals seem closer, but progress depends on maintaining #CO2targets for cars and vans. โš ๏ธ Read more: https://theicct.org/pr-road-transport-co2-emissions-in-the-eu-could-peak-in-โ€ฆ

๐ŸŒโœˆ๏ธ This week, ICCT is participating in the 2025 Towards Sustainable Aviation Summit in Toulouse. ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท In a joint presentation with Deutsche Aircraft, ICCT Senior Researcher Jane Oโ€™Malley discussed sustainable aviation fuel demand, biomass availability & potential pathways in the #EU. #SAF #TSAS2025

The 2022/23 edition of the Chinese passenger car market report explores vehicle specifications, #CO2 emission rates, and associated emission control technologies that reflect recent regulatory changes. Read more: theicct.org/publication/trends-of-new-passenger-cars-in-china-2022-2023-jan25

Can current and planned sustainable aviation fuel policies in the United States help the aviation industry reach net-zero emissions by 2050? ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join us for a 1-hour webinar with ICCT experts. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 28 January ๐Ÿ• 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT ๐Ÿ”—Register๐Ÿ‘‰ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4217365204793/โ€ฆ

Did you know that electric carsharing can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from daily urban travel by up to 43% per user?๐Ÿš—๐ŸŒฑย  Effectively implemented, it can help lower car ownership, reduce demand for new vehicles, and broaden access to electric vehicles (#EVs). โฌ‡๏ธย  www.euronews.com/next/2025/01...

Join the ICCT team! ๐Ÿ’ผ #Careers Weโ€™re hiring for impactful roles to advance clean transportation policies and make a global impact. Explore current opportunities:

ICCT Board Chair Emeritus ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐จ ๐Ž๐ ๐ž offers a timely assessment in @forbes.com on the necessity for the U.S. to continue its trajectory toward cleaner transportation technologies. ๐Ÿ”— Read the full piece and join the discussion here: www.forbes.com/sites/margoo...

Think natural gas trucks are a climate solution? ๐Ÿค” New research reveals their climate benefits are smaller than expected. Factoring in methane leaks, CNG trucks barely outperform diesel. ๐Ÿšš ๐Ÿ”— theicct.org/how-upstream-methane-leakage-further-weakens-the-argument-for-natural-gas-trucks-jan25

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How do we phase in zero-emission vehicles globally?โšก We've highlighted policies phasing in zero-emission vehicles globally, offering key insights into national and regional strategies. Explore the progress here: https://theicct.org/zev-phase-ins/

The ICCT is pleased to announce that Drew Kodjak has been promoted to President / CEO and Rachel Muncriefย has been promoted to Executive Director. Please join us in warmly congratulating Drew and Rachel on their well-deserved promotions! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿšจ Exciting news! ICCT's new #Europe ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ newsletter, The Turning Point, is here! Stay informed on Europeโ€™s clean transport transition with plenty of data, expert insights, and event updates. ๐Ÿ“ง Subscribe now: https://mailchi.mp/theicct/icct-newsletter-sign-up-2024 #TransportPolicy #CleanTransport

2025 CO2 targets getting further in reach: #Mercedes forms pool with Volvo and Polestar, now requiring only max. 4%p battery-EV share increase throughout 2025. Same for the new #Stellantis pool w. Tesla. Read our @theicct.bsky.social report for more compliance options: theicct.org/publication/...

Our study assesses #CO2 standards for Mexico's LDVs, comparing the impacts of current versus stricter levels. The analysis supports Mexico's 2030 vehicle #electrification goals. ๐Ÿ”— theicct.org/publication/co2-emission-standards-to-achieve-mexicos-2030-electrification-target-for-ldvs-jan2

๐ŸŒ 1/2 The global road transport sector cannot emit more than 210 Gt CO2 between 2020-2050 and still limit warming to 2ยฐC. Our 2021 baseline scenario projected 275 Gtโ€”but progress is accelerating through policies and commitments worldwide. #CleanTransport #ZeroEmissionVehicles #Sustainability