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Electrifying all U.S. trucks is not just feasible—it’ll cost less than some might have you think
Explores recent estimates for electrifying the U.S. truck fleet, finding that it is both feasible and affordable, in contrast to the Clean Freight Coalition’s inflated $1 trillion projection.
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.
In China, a growing body of real-world data on electric trucks
Reviews China’s progress with electric trucks through analysis of real-world data of their use in various industries, including in Tangshan Bay and Guangdong.
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.
Lost in transit: Opportunities to remove public data roadblocks in Indian trucking
Explores ways to process and publish data collected about truck operations in India to support the transition to zero-emission trucks.
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.
Public EV charging in the United States is about to get a whole lot easier
Highlights how the coming standardization of the North American Charging Standard (NACS), a universal plug shape, and new federal policies that promise improvements in charger functionality and ease of payment will make EV charging more accessible and reliable for drivers.
Taxing aviation for loss and damage caused by climate change
Levying taxes on airplane tickets could help provide a stable source of revenue for a new Loss and Damage Fund, which has been created to aid climate-vulnerable nations dealing with global warming effects.