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Shifting to Efficient and Zero Emissions Vehicles in the Global South
There is urgency for countries in the Global South to put in place clear policies and incentives to support the shift to efficient and zero emission vehicles.
New IEA report shows massive growth in EVs
A new report by GFEI partner the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that sales of light-duty electric vehicles (EVs) doubled globally in 2021 compared with 2020, to reach a record 6.6 million.
GFEI: A powerful collaboration to cut vehicle emissions
The Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) is the leading and longest-established partnership of expert organisations working to reduce vehicle emissions.
Event showcases Argentina’s new comparative vehicle efficiency label and electric shift
On April 25th, 2022, a launch event was held in Buenos Aires to highlight the implementation of a new comparative fuel economy labelling scheme in Argentina, as part of wider efforts to reduce emissions from transport.
GFEI webinar support efforts to reduce vehicle emissions across Asia Pacific
GFEI partners UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Clean Air Asia recently organised a webinar on how to understand vehicle emissions.
New analysis identifies priorities to help ASEAN countries improve vehicle efficiency
GFEI’s latest working paper, ‘Implementing the ASEAN fuel economy roadmap’ outlines potential ways that the ten ASEAN Member States can introduce measures to reduce emissions and improve the efficiency of vehicles.
ICCT support helps New Zealand develop ambitious new fuel economy standard
In February 2022 the Clean Vehicle Act came into force in New Zealand, which introduces a new Clean Car Standard from 2023. This will apply to both new and used light-duty vehicles and a Clean Car Discount Scheme.
New analysis of 2-wheeler fuel economy In Vietnam
New analysis by GFEI partner the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) aims to develop a baseline of fuel consumption of the two-wheeler fleet in Vietnam.
Double global road freight efficiency with combined policy approach, says new GFEI Working Paper
Road freight transport system efficiency could be doubled by 2050 by combining fuel economy standards with targeted logistical policies, according to new modelling in the GFEI Working Paper 23 by GFEI partner, the International Transport Forum.
Radical policy framework needed to meet vehicle emissions ambitions, says new Global Fuel Economy Initiative report
In a stark warning, GFEI sets out why a radical global policy shift towards far greater support for fleet electrification and fuel efficiency improvement across all markets is essential if global target for zero emission transport by 2050 are to be met.