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Battery electric trucks produced in Europe can deliver the largest GHG emission reductions over their lifetime

From the extraction of raw materials to its operational phase, battery electric trucks produced in Europe today can deliver the largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions over their lifetime, according to a new study by International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). To reach the Paris Agreement goal, Europe needs to decarbonize its trucks and buses, the …

EAA: electric cars are better for climate and air quality

Battery electric cars emit fewer greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report, published last week. Promoting renewable energy and circular economy, including the shared use of vehicles and product design that supports reuse and recycling, will help maximize the …