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Goods and human transport releases many small and medium emissions that together constitute over 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to causing harmful air pollution. Bellona works to end the use of fossil fuels and switch to clean energy carriers such as electric mobility, limited use of sustainable biofuels where electrification at scale is not yet possible, increasing the use of public transport and efficient transport solutions.

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August 5, 2021 Cities, Local Impact

Biden pushes for tightened fuel standards and faster shift to electric cars

The Biden administration wants automakers to raise gas mileage and cut tailpipe pollution between now and model year 2026, and…

May 6, 2021 Cities, European Union, Local Impact

EU Climate Law is a good start for a healthy debate on negative emissions – despite the lack of ambition

Under the revised European Climate Law, the EU has set an unambitious 2030 climate target. In a recent article, Mark Preston Aragonès, Policy Advisor at Bellona Europa, said despite this, the European Climate Law is a good start for a healthy debate on negative emissions. Separating removals from reductions could buy time for the EU […]

April 9, 2021 Local Impact

Ford to mass produce electric vans in Russia, say reports

Ford Motors, one of America’s top three automakers, will move to mass produce electric cars in Russia, local media have…

April 7, 2021 Local Impact

Massive Biden infrastructure plan gives huge boost to electric cars

President Joe Biden has made electric vehicle development a priority under a $2 trillion infrastructure bill put forth by his…

April 1, 2021 Local Impact

EV sales skyrocketed in 2020; petrol, diesel car sales in steep decline

European sales of fossil fuel vehicles took a massive hit last year, dropping by 5 million vehicles or more than a third compared to 2019. Meanwhile, electric vehicles appeared immune to the coronavirus as their sales more than doubled. EVs are gaining a foothold in Europe. The success of electric vehicles (battery electric vehicles […]

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Biden pushes for tightened fuel standards and faster shift to electric cars

EU Climate Law is a good start for a healthy debate on negative emissions – despite the lack of ambition

Ford to mass produce electric vans in Russia, say reports

Massive Biden infrastructure plan gives huge boost to electric cars

EV sales skyrocketed in 2020; petrol, diesel car sales in steep decline

Rosatom during the war: how militarization of the Russian nuclear giant took place

Embodied Carbon Terms of Reference Report – Establishing a common framework of understanding for low-carbon construction materials in Europe