🇫🇷 France is relaunching its social leasing scheme for #BEVs this month, aiming to improve access for lower-income households.

In 2024, the program's first round saw high demand—with funds exhausted after just 6 weeks. 🔎 Our staff blog looks into program design & impact: theicct.org/two-recent-s...

10 years ago today, the #Dieselgate emissions scandal broke—uncovered by ICCT research. 🚗💨

Real-world testing revealed diesel cars emitted up to 35× the legal limits of nitrogen oxides (NOx), exposing widespread use of defeat devices. It became a pivotal moment for the global auto industry.

Dieselgate underscored the importance of real-world emissions data and evidence-based policy.

📖 To mark this date, ICCT is telling the story of how the scandal unfolded in a graphic novel.

Read the story: theicct.org/dieselgate-emissions-scandal

#Denmark🇩🇰, #Sweden🇸🇪, and #Finland🇫🇮 are at the forefront of Europe’s EV market, with some of the highest shares of new electric car registrations. This growth reflects a mix of policy measures and market characteristics.

All insights in our new market spotlight ⬇️

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🚨 New ICCT report: Europe’s electric car transition is on track and accelerating.

Ahead of the @ec.europa.eu’s the CO2 standards review and with the support of our partners, we are releasing the EV Transition Check ✅

🔗 theicct.org/publication/ev-transition-check-sep25

Join ICCT + partners at #ClimateWeekNYC!

🚦 Sept 23 – Cleaner transport, cleaner air
🔋 Sept 24 – Power for all
🚙 Sept 24 – ZEV stories of progress
🥂 Sept 24 – Crux Alliance Happy Hour
🚆 Sept 24 – Transportation Reception

Targeted #SocialLeasing programs aim to make zero-emission vehicles more accessible to those who may not otherwise afford them. But how are these programs designed?

🔎 Our latest blog explores the approaches of two early adopters—France 🇫🇷 and Washington State 🇺🇸 ⬇️

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Between 2015 and 2021, #BlackCarbon emissions in the #Arctic have nearly doubled. A significant share came from ships traveling to and from EU ports, our new study reveals.

🔎 Full report: theicct.org/publication/...

Electric #trucks are becoming cheaper than diesel in key markets, creating opportunities to cut emissions, lower freight costs, and improve air quality. 🚛⚡

Which policies can accelerate this? Find out in our report with @exeter.ac.uk & S-Curve Economics CIC 👇

📊 All data and insights available in our latest #MarketMonitor for Europe ⬇️

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New data: #EV registrations continue to rise in key European markets 🚗 ⚡

From May 2024 to May 2025, registrations of battery electric cars increased in 🇩🇪 Germany (+45%), 🇮🇹 Italy (+41%), 🇪🇸 Spain (+104%), and 🇬🇧 the UK (+28%). 🇨🇵 France saw a decrease of 19%.

More insights: theicct.org/publication/...

🇪🇸🚗 From January to April 2025, new passenger car registrations in #Spain grew by 13%.

This was partly driven by momentum of the #ElectricVehicle market: Sales of new #BEVs and #PHEVs increased by 55% year-over-year. In April, they accounted for a combined market share of 16%—the highest to date. 🔋📈

⚡ Our latest European Car Market Monitor is out!

📈 The average share of BEVs among new registrations in Europe rose to 17% in April, up 1 percentage point from March.

Combined with plug-in hybrids, the average rose to 26%, a 2 percentage point increase from March.

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Belgium has seen a jump in battery electric vehicle (#BEV) uptake: In 2024, registrations increased by 37% from 2023; 1 in 4 new cars were electric—more than in major EU car markets. 🇧🇪🚗

What's behind the shift, and what role do companies play? Find out in our blog ⬇️

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