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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.
Net-zero aviation: How it started and how it’s going
Assesses the current state of government and industry actions to achieve net-zero aviation.
How crediting manure application at farms can get sloppy for fuels policy
Explores the complexities and risks associated with crediting manure application to cropland as a carbon sequestration strategy within U.S. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) policy.
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.
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.
