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    Transport & Environment is the leading European NGO tackling air pollution and climate change induced by transport

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    Transport & Environment’s (T&E) vision is a zero-emission mobility system that is affordable and has minimal impacts on our health, climate and environment.

    Created over 30 years ago, we have shaped some of Europe’s most important environmental laws.

    We got the EU to set the world’s most ambitious CO2 standards for cars and trucks but also helped uncover the dieselgate scandal; we campaigned successfully to end palm oil diesel; secured global ban on dirty shipping fuels and the creation of the world’s biggest carbon market for aviation – just to name a few. Just last year T&E’s campaigning led Uber to commit to electrifying much of its European operations

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    Lucien Mathieu

    Interim Freight Director @ Transport & Environment
    Passionate about electric mobility, I've developed an extensive expertise in this sector thanks to my working experiences at Tesla and Transport & Environment.

    Transport & Environment is the leading European NGO tackling air pollution and climate change induced by transport

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    Electronic Vehicles

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    Europe

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    transportenvironment.org

    Latest posts from Transport & Environment

    September 18th update

    Why affordable electric cars in 2025 are feasible

    This report assesses the possibility of making €25,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accessible in Europe by 2025. It analyzes factors affecting car prices, automaker strategies, and market dynamics. The report explores automaker profits, the rise of SUVs, and the discontinuation of smaller car models. It also examines the economic viability of small BEVs and their potential to boost electric...
    Reported by Transport & Environment
    August 14th update

    Leasing is lagging: An analysis of BEV uptake in France

    This report investigates France’s car leasing sector, emphasizing major players, profitability, and impact on decarbonization and electromobility. It highlights record profits, mergers, and the industry's role in promoting sustainable transportation.
    Reported by Transport & Environment
    August 7th update

    Battery metals demand from electrifying passenger transport

    The report examines the demand for battery raw materials to electrify European passenger transport under different scenarios. It highlights the significance of smaller batteries, innovative technologies, and policy measures to reduce demand responsibly and sustainably.
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    June 26th update

    Ready or Not

    This recent report by Transport & Environment assesses the readiness of European truck manufacturers to fully transition to zero-emission truck sales. The report examines the compatibility of their voluntary zero-emission sales announcements with climate needs, their alignment with industrial plans and business activities, and the potential role of regulation in ensuring a swift transition. Additionally, the report compares European...
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    June 28th update

    Critical Raw Materials Act position paper

    This report analyzes the European Union's CRM Act proposal for securing critical metals in the renewable energy transition. It discusses China's dominance in metal refining and the impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act. The report emphasizes the need for a balanced approach, stronger requirements for strategic projects and environmental reporting, and alignment with European values and community involvement....
    Reported by Transport & Environment
    June 26th update

    Ready or Not

    This report highlights the European truck manufacturers' readiness to transition to zero-emission truck sales and compares their performance with counterparts in the US and China. Scania, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, and MAN are identified as the European frontrunners based on their ambitious targets for zero-emission truck sales. However, Volvo Trucks leads in battery-electric truck sales with its goal of a 70%...
    Reported by Transport & Environment
    May 22th update

    The corporate cars problem and what the EU can do about it

    This report focuses on the potential impact of EU action on corporate fleets in Europe to accelerate electrification and reduce emissions. It highlights the importance of corporate fleets in the car market, analyzes different policy scenarios, and recommends setting binding zero-emission targets for new corporate cars. The report emphasizes benefits such as CO2 emission cuts, increased adoption of zero-emission...
    Reported by Transport & Environment
    May 15th update

    HGVs on the road to net zero

    This report examines the feasibility of accelerating the adoption of battery electric trucks with static charging infrastructure in England, Scotland, and Wales. It focuses solely on battery electric trucks with static charging and compares their technical and commercial viability with diesel-powered trucks.
    Reported by Transport & Environment
    April 24th update

    Fully charged for 2030

    This report analyzes the public charging infrastructure targets agreed under the new EU Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and the additional deployment plans in Germany, and compare the public charging availability with the projected energy demand of the zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) fleet in 2030. The report also looks into the deployment of sufficient hydrogen refueling infrastructure and recommendations...
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    April 10th update

    Truck CO2: Europe’s chance to lead

    To control the climate emissions from trucks and buses, which are responsible for 28% of the climate emissions from road transport in Europe, the European Commission is proposing to revise CO2 emission requirements for new heavy-duty vehicles. Zero-emission vehicles, such as battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, are the only technology that can completely decarbonize the heavy-duty industry...
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    How not to lose it all

    This report by T&E analyses the risk to Europe's 1.8 TWh battery factory pipeline potential due to factors such as US subsidies and project maturity, funding, permits and links to the US. It reveals that almost 70% of the potential battery cell supply in Europe is at risk of being delayed, scaled down or not realised at all if...
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    January 30th update

    A European Response to US IRA

    One of the most ambitious climate initiatives in the world, the European Green Deal aims to transition the European Union to a net zero economy by 2050. It will need a significant uptick in technology, from wind turbines to batteries for electric cars, but the issue is how much of the value will be reaped by European business.
    Reported by Transport & Environment
    November 21th update

    E-fuels in trucks: expensive, scarce, and less green

    This report examines battery-electric trucks (BETs) against vehicles that operate on synthetic fuels (e-fuels) in 2035 in terms of lifetime emissions and total cost, and it concludes that e-fuels are not practical nor sensible for use in trucks.
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    November 7th update

    The good tax guide

    This study is the first to explicitly compare vehicle taxation policies in various European nations. The comparisons include seven different taxation systems, seven different nations, and two different ways of registration (private and corporate). The outcomes outline the various tax methodologies employed and the associated tax burden for average automobile ownership and usage.
    Reported by Transport & Environment
    October 24th update

    From boom to brake: Is the e-mobility transition stalling?

    According to Transport & Environment's annual automotive CO2 study, European EV sales are stalling as China and other rivals acquire a foothold in the industry.
    Reported by Transport & Environment

    Electric trucks are cheaper to run than diesel trucks

    According to a new report by TNO, by 2035, practically all new electric freight vehicles, including long-haul, would be cheaper to run than diesel trucks while going as far and carrying as much.

    Editorial board

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    October 17th update

    Techno-economic uptake potential of zero- emission trucks

    This report by TNO examines the technical and economic feasibility of attaining 100% zero-emission vehicle sales delivery vehicles, as well as long-haul trucks. It also addresses the question of whether and how quickly Europe can achieve 100% zero-emission freight vehicle sales.
    Reported by TNO | Transport & Environment

    The lifecycle emissions of solid state batteries

    This briefing seeks to shed some light on the questions surrounding solid-state batteries (SSBs, concerning their potential benefits and environmental impact. It also looks at where the opportunities lie for development of SSBs, and what policy makers can do to take advantage of these.
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    Solid state batteries can reduce carbon footprint

    Battery manufacturers forecast that solid state batteries will be used in EVs in the second half of the decade, according to the latest study from transport & environment.

    Editorial board

    Editorial board @ evmarketsreports.com
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    Delivering a world-class charging network by 2030

    This briefing focuses on building a nationwide, convenient, affordable charging network in the UK, essential for its transition to a zero-emission fleet of vehicles.
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    E-vans: Cheaper, greener and in demand

    This report assesses the benefits and drawbacks of electric vans, both from a total cost of ownership (TCO) perspective and as perceived by van users. It also identifies the use cases in which electric vans are preferable to diesel vans and why.
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    Grid-related challenges of high-power & megawatt charging

    The objective of this study is to identify and to contribute to a better understanding of potential grid-related challenges of high-power and megawatt charging stations for BE-LH trucks. It evaluates charging configurations, the implications for grid connections, related investments for the assets and examines potential barriers.
    Reported by Transport & Environment

    The seven (dirty) air pollution tricks of the auto industry

    This report uses facts and figures to expose some of the damaging tactics the auto industry deploys to escape regulation on air pollution, and thus save money.
    Reported by Transport & Environment

    Roll-out of public EV charging infrastructure in the EU

    This report examines the availability of recharging infrastructure for electric cars and whether it is sufficient for the niche market to grow in the next few years.
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    EU playing catch-up: China leading for EV investments

    This paper presents new evidence that in the shift to develop the electric car of the future, Europe is seriously falling behind. The briefing proposes interventions that will help the EU to compete globally.
    Reported by Transport & Environment

    Plug-in hybrids: Is Europe heading for a new dieselgate?

    This report provides background information on CO2 emission trends for transport in the EU, aside from an overview of the issues surrounding PHEVs.
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    Unlocking e-trucking in the EU: recaching in the cities

    The objective of this study is to provide analytical evidence on how much charging infrastructure is needed in the EU to support the deployment of electric heavy-duty vehicles up to 2030. The analysis focuses on urban areas and electrification of city and regional logistic trips.
    Reported by Transport & Environment

    Comparison of hydrogen and battery electric trucks

    This paper compares the following topics: vehicle characteristics, duty cycles, total cost of ownership, refuelling and recharging times and payload losses.
    Reported by Transport & Environment

    Can electric cars beat the COVID crunch?

    This report analyses the electric vehicle (EV) market in Europe from the perspectives of production and demand, and explores the potential consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for the electric car market.
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    Carmakers’ electric car plans across europe 2019-2025

    This report analyses the production of EV passenger cars and batteries in Europe in the short and medium term, and whether it will be enough for the CO2 goals.
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    Promises, but no plans

    This report aims to assess the expected speed of electrification over the next decade and how the CO2 regulation could secure and strengthen this e-Mobility transition.
    Reported by Transport & Environment

    Hitting the EV inflection point

    This report shows trajectories of cost developments for the production of battery electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles, and the implications for the adoption of EVs in Europe.
    Reported by Transport & Environment

    Promises, but no plans

    The electric car market in Europe continues to grow fast. In Europe, electric car sales have gone up from 3.0% in 2019, to 10.5% in 2020. Not even a worldwide pandemic has been able to halt carmakers’ ambitions to comply with the new European car CO₂ standard, that has taken effect in 2020. However, the question is whether the...
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