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Low-emission Zones – a catalyst for improving transit infrastructure in cities
As cities in India consider similar interventions to address the issue of pollution and traffic congestion, there is a need to assess whether the infrastructure existing in our cities is adequate to support low-emission zones (LEZ).
What 3 years of driving an electric car taught me about range “serenity” and energy consumption
ICCT Europe Director Peter Mock shares his 3-year experience of driving an electric car and examines the differences between real-world and official energy consumption values.
Fair play? The German car market amid increasing competition from China-based manufacturers
Explores the impact of the increasing market share of China-headquartered manufacturers in Germany’s automotive sector.
Enabling low-emission zones around schools and across Indian cities
Highlights of some key learnings about planning for and implementing low-emission zones in India, including around schools, especially during school hours.
Clearing the Air in India: GPS could become handy
GNSS technology in highway tolling can also be pivotal for implementing policy strategies that support improvements in air quality, equitable motor vehicle taxation and transport planning.
Fully electric—not plug-in hybrid—is still the future of the American car
Superior climate benefits and consumer savings are two key reasons why fully electric vehicles are the future of American clean transportation.
No, EPA’s new emissions standards don’t ban gas cars
The United States’ new emissions standards for light-duty vehicles does not mandate electric vehicles as the solution for cutting emissions, but it does lead to expanded consumer choice by bringing more advanced gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in electric vehicle technologies to market.
New EU rules on private charging and how Member States can legislate more ambition
The first in a two-part blog series explores the European Union’s Energy Performance Building Directive (EPBD), focusing on the mandatory installation of private charging stations for electric vehicles in new and renovated buildings.
How European apartment dwellers can charge up and drive electric
The second in a two-part blog series explores the implementation of the European Union’s Energy Performance Building Directive (EPBD) for electric vehicle (EV) charging in apartment buildings, offering case studies from across Europe to demonstrate innovative approaches to making EV charging accessible and affordable for residents in multi-unit dwellings.
Cutting CO2 emissions through policies that promote alternatives to driving in cities
Emphasizes how transitioning to zero-emission vehicles and providing urban dwellers with a diversity of alternatives to cars in cities around the world can combine to significantly cut CO2 emissions.
Keep up the good sales: Ways to support the market for used BEVs in Germany
Expanding the used battery electric vehicle (BEV) market can help alleviate financial barriers to the technology and promote equitable access to BEVs across the broad population.
Highlights of the landscape of non-fiscal incentives for EVs in India
Explores some of the non-fiscal incentives proposed by states and union territories in India to promote electric vehicles and the expected benefits of such policies.
