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CO2 emissions from new passenger cars in Europe: Car manufacturers’ performance in 2022
This briefing provides an overview of official CO2 emission levels of new passenger cars in the European Union (EU) in 2022 based on a preliminary dataset released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The analysis indicates that CO2 emissions from new passenger cars decreased from 2021 to 2022 by 5.1%, to 108 g/km.
Electric vehicles market monitor for light-duty vehicles: China, Europe, United States, and India, 2023 H1
This EV major market monitor is a biannual briefing that analyzes the electric vehicle (EV) market development and fleet carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions trends of manufacturers of light-duty vehicles (LDVs) in China, Europe, the United States, and India. This edition of the briefing covers the first half of 2023.
India’s public EV charging infrastructure readiness: A case study of Haryana state
Evaluates the state of public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure readiness in Haryana, India.
Accelerating new energy vehicle uptake in Chinese cities: A 2023 policy update in a post-subsidy era
Identifies and summarizes policy updates for new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China with the end of central purchase subsidies.
Incentivizing zero-emission off-road machinery
This briefing paper identifies and discusses 12 key measures adopted worldwide that could incentivize the transition to zero-emission off-road equipment.
Roadmap to a zero-emission port: A case study in Port of Yangpu
The briefing explores the use of electrification and zero-emission fuels for the Port of Yangpu, offering three scenarios to achieve zero emissions by 2050 and emphasizing the importance of early planning and economic considerations.
The climate risk of allowing feed crops in the EU gas package biomethane target
Analyzes the potential climate and sustainability risks associated with a biomethane target in Europe, emphasizing the need for careful regulation of eligible feedstocks, and recommends referencing the low-GHG feedstocks in Annex IX of the Renewable Energy Directive.
Towards Net-Zero Aviation State Action Plans
This briefing assesses the clarity of 17 differentiated state action plans submitted by countries around the world to meet the International Civil Aviation Organization’s goal of achieving net-zero aviation emissions by 2050.
Assessing the risks of crediting alternative fuels in Europe’s CO2 standards for trucks and buses
Assesses proposed mechanisms to credit alternative fuels in Europe’s CO2 standards for trucks and buses and identifies potential climate risks that would dilute the emission reduction benefits of the European Commission’s proposal.