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Comparison of fuel-efficiency technology deployment in passenger cars in China, Europe, and the United States

This briefing compares the fleet characteristics and fuel-efficiency technology deployment in China, Europe and the U.S. from 2010 to 2014. In addition, the briefing evaluates the response of the passenger vehicle market in China to the country’s fuel efficiency standards.

Briefing

Explanation of the TRUE real-world passenger vehicle emissions rating system

The TRUE rating system is intended to measure and rate the magnitude of real world emissions from various vehicle models under a wide range of operating conditions and driving behaviors.

Consulting report

Determination of real-world emissions from passenger vehicles using remote sensing data

This paper analyses data from European remote emissions sensing campaigns and introduces new methodology to improve the analysis of remote sensing information.

Consulting report

Anhörung zum Vorschlag der EU-Kommission zur Regulierung der CO2-Emissionen neuer Pkw und leichter Nutzfahrzeuge für die Jahre 2025 und 2030

2018.06.22
News

Off the hook: Europe's current ZLEV proposal would allow CO2 emissions of new combustion engine vehicles to increase

2018.06.21
In order to promote the uptake of electrified vehicles, the European Commission included targets for zero-and low-emission vehicles (ZLEV) in its recent regulatory proposal for the time period up to 2030.
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Comparison of fuel-efficiency technology deployment in passenger cars in China, Europe, and the United States

2018.06.15

This briefing compares the fleet characteristics and fuel-efficiency technology deployment in China, Europe and the U.S. from 2010 to 2014. In addition, the briefing evaluates the response of the passenger vehicle market in China to the country’s fuel efficiency standards.

Publication: Briefing

New vehicle rating system sheds additional light on Europe's NOx emissions, urban air-quality problems

2018.06.05
News

Explanation of the TRUE real-world passenger vehicle emissions rating system

2018.06.05

The TRUE rating system is intended to measure and rate the magnitude of real world emissions from various vehicle models under a wide range of operating conditions and driving behaviors.

Publication: Consulting report

Determination of real-world emissions from passenger vehicles using remote sensing data

2018.06.05

This paper analyses data from European remote emissions sensing campaigns and introduces new methodology to improve the analysis of remote sensing information.

Publication: Consulting report

Changes to the motor vehicle type-approval system in the European Union

2018.05.29

Summarizes the key elements of both new regulations (the new type-approval framework and amendment to regulation EU 2017/1151) and provides references for further reading for those interested in more details.

Publication: Policy update

The European Commission proposal for heavy-duty vehicle CO2 standards sets fair, far-sighted, and achievable targets

2018.05.17
News

Fuel consumption testing of tractor-trailers in the European Union and the United States

2018.05.15

Summarizes the results of a pioneering vehicle testing program aimed at comparing the fuel efficiency of selected tractor-trailers in Europe and the United States.

Publication: Briefing

CO2 emissions and fuel consumption standards for heavy-duty vehicles in the European Union

2018.05.06

A regulatory proposal in the European Union would set mandatory CO2 limits for the heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) categories with the highest share of emissions. This breifing summarizes key findings and policy recommendations from recent ICCT research, including technology baseline and cost-effective CO2 reduction potential for long-haul tractor-trailers, the highest-emitting vehicle category.

Publication: Briefing

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