The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)

🌳🌱 According to our new report, the auto industry can eliminate more than 95% of steel-related greenhouse gas emissions from the average vehicle by switching to fossil fuel-free steel, or “green” steel. The report examines the ability of automotive industries to reduce #GHG emissions of automotive steel and draws the following conclusions: The auto industry can eliminate more than 95% of greenhouse gas emissions from producing steel for passenger vehicles by switching to fossil fuel-free steel. Doing so would reduce overall vehicle manufacturing emissions by up to 27%. Using green steel in vehicle production increases cost by $100–$200, or less than 1% of the price of an average new vehicle Fossil fuel-free primary steel production technologies already exist, and production capacity can increase, but not without commitments from buyers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTy_PGSM #greensteel #steel #decarbonization #automotivesector

A new nationwide study conducted by GW researchers and The International Council on Clean Transportation and funded by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration shows that people living in communities next to large e-commerce warehouses are exposed to 20% more of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a traffic-related air pollutant, that can lead to asthma and other life-threatening health conditions. The study also finds that communities of color are often located near these warehouses and therefore disproportionately exposed to NO2 and other pollutants. Learn more ⏬ https://lnkd.in/eSvUj3eh

🆕 A new study from The George Washington University and the ICCT finds that communities located near warehouses are disproportionately exposed to higher amounts of #NO2.     🚛 🚚 Warehouses impact local air quality more than you might think. The study analyzed NO2 satellite data and nearly 150,000 warehouses in the contiguous US, finding: 1. NO2 levels spike by nearly 20% near warehouses  2. Peak pollution occurs about 4 km downwind from warehouses  3. More loading docks and parking spaces = higher NO2 levels These increased levels of NO2 and other pollutants from driving and idling trucks cause serious health impacts, leading to higher asthma incidence in children and raising the risk of premature death from heart and lung diseases, cancers, and other conditions.    The results highlight the importance of maintaining and expanding heavy duty truck electrification and related federal/state regulations. Regulations like the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) greenhouse gas standards and California Air Resources Board's Advanced Clean Fleets rule do more than simply electrify fleets – they make access to cleaner air more equitable for everyone.     Check out the research in Nature Communications -> https://lnkd.in/gSxMh7B2  Read more about the policy implications in our blog 👇

Who buys more battery electric vehicles (#BEVs): commercial or private customers?  Why does this matter for an equitable transition to EVs? 🚗⚡    In Germany, commercial customers account for two-thirds of all new car registrations and typically pass on their cars to the used car market faster than individual owners. In 2022, however, commercial buyers stood for only 14% of new BEV purchases, compared to 25% for individuals.    The availability of affordable BEVs on the used car market is an important factor for a socially equitable transition to electric vehicles. The more commercial customers choose electric cars, the faster the supply of used BEVs will increase. 🚗🔋    🔍 Discover more in our Monitor on “Electromobility and Social Participation” for Germany (in German): https://lnkd.in/dt48dnaJ    #EVs #equity #companycars  Stiftung Mercator GmbH Dr. Sandra Wappelhorst Kyle Morrison 

🔔 New report out by RMI Contrail Impact Task Force:  Contrails, the condensation trails formed by aircraft flying through cold and humid airspace, are significant contributors to aviation’s climate impact. A new report, written collaboratively by stakeholders from across the aviation industry through RMI’s Contrail Impact Task Force, provides a comprehensive overview of contrail management. It dives into topics including contrail prediction modeling, the current state of research efforts, and considerations for future deployment of contrail avoidance strategies. 📄    Monitoring, reporting, and verification (#MRV) systems for contrails are one way to further our understanding of their climate impact and devise mitigation strategies. In Chapter 6, ICCT aviation researchers provide guiding principles for contrail MRV frameworks and emphasize the importance of robust data collection, quantifying uncertainty, and allowing flexibility for these systems to evolve with scientific research.      Check out the full report here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eFcvE_V8   #Aviation #ClimateImpact #Contrails   

Size matters when it comes to electric vehicle batteries 🚗🔋    For potential buyers weighing the decision of purchasing a battery electric vehicle (#BEV), range anxiety—the fear of not reaching their destination or the next charging station on a single charge—is often cited as a concern. But is bigger always better? And to what extent do different types of drivers benefit from larger batteries? Find the answers in our recent study: theicct.org/battery-size/

Nikita Pavlenko, Program Lead, Fuels, The International Council on Clean Transportation, at the webinar "Towards #NetZero: Exploring Pathways for Heavy Duty Vehicles in India" shared how the recent ICCT paper that he co-authored (https://lnkd.in/eK8UxgMn) showed that #Electrification of trucks 🚛 ♻ in India is a “no regret solution.” The webinar was hosted by The International Council on Clean Transportation in partnership with ETAuto   📹 To watch the webinar's recording, click here: https://lnkd.in/gfv4AKKk    More about the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gRNy-EZv     #ElectricTruck #Etruck #CleanTransport Amit Bhatt | Aviral Yadav | Namita Singh, PhD | Anandi M 🌱 | Ashok Deo | Aravind Harikumar | Sumati Kohli | Anirudh Narla | Vaibhav Kush | Shikha Rokadiya

What is #BatterySwapping 🔋 and how can it potentially improve overall efficiency while reducing infrastructure constraints for #ElectricBuses 🚌?    Bhaumik Gowande, Associate Researcher at the ICCT, answers this in our latest blog, which includes details about how separating batteries from buses dramatically reduces the bus's capital cost because swapping operators own the batteries instead of the bus owner.  

🛩 🔔 News from the ICCT’s aviation team: To achieve the International Civil Aviation Organization goals of net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050, all new aircraft delivered after about 2035 will need to emit zero net CO2 throughout their operational lifetimes.     While #SAF blends and fuel efficiency can substantially cut emissions, additional action will be needed from aircraft manufacturers to transition away from fossil fuels by the mid-2030s.    The report estimates that there will be a market for at least 10,000 new aircraft powered by hydrogen, electricity, or 100% SAFs through 2042.     Read the press release -> https://lnkd.in/ecZvGzKx    Check out the full paper-> https://lnkd.in/eiPKNHWW #FIA2024 

🚗💨 As technical partner for The Real Urban Emissions Initiative, our latest study dives deep into the impact of vehicle emissions on air quality in Mexico City, revealing significant contributions from older vehicles and specific taxi models like the Nissan Tsuru. Findings highlight targeted, actionable strategies to mitigate pollution and enhance urban health.       Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eeMXcy28    #AirQuality #UrbanEmissions #SustainableCities #EnvironmentalResearch #MexicoCity