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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.
Revisions to the EU ETS set a global model for sustainable aviation fuel investment
The EU introduced a re-investment mechanism to reduce the cost gap between sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and fossil jet fuel using funds from the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). This scheme sets an example for other regions seeking to incentivize SAF that delivers the biggest climate benefit.
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.
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.
Euro 7 truck rules can still be as good as the U.S. standards
Truck manufacturers recently showed support for stringent pollutant emission standards in the United States and the European Parliament can consider more meaningful Euro 7 standards.
The proposed CO2 standards for trucks and buses don’t align with Europe’s climate goals. Parliament can get them back on track (or completely derail them)
This blog explores the impact of the amendments proposed by the European Parliament to the European Commission’s proposed CO2 emission standards for trucks and buses in the EU.
How U.S. and EU proposals could steer the transition to zero-emission truck and bus fleets
This blog discusses the differing GHG emission standards proposed by the United States and European Union for heavy-duty vehicles and highlights the impact of their distinct approaches.
Europe’s electric truck market surges, while electric buses power ahead
Let’s delve into EU’s market for electric trucks and buses—with the help of some interactive charts—to answer the million-dollar question: Are the current trends good or bad news for the climate?
An aviation researcher’s ode to the train
Trains are not just more sustainable than short-haul flights, they can also save time and provide a better overall travel experience.
Making electric cars affordable: How Germany and France are targeting people with lower incomes
An analysis of a variety of tax and purchase incentives designed to make battery electric vehicles more affordable in Germany and France.
