87% of airlines ‘failing’ in transition to more sustainable fuels
Some 87% of airlines are failing in the transition to sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), new data from Transport & Environment…
Sustainable Transport
The transition to more sustainable transport includes electric vehicles, low-carbon fuels, public and commercial charging infrastructure, more efficient logistics and the development of cleaner technologies for aviation and maritime transport. Transport decarbonisation is becoming an increasingly important part of corporate sustainability strategies as businesses respond to climate targets, regulation, changing consumer demand and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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World Resources Institute’s Felipe Ramírez on the future of urban mobility
Much of the discussion around enhancing the sustainability of the transport sector has focused on improving the existing infrastructure – including…
Experts call for actions to address global warming effects of contrails
A coalition of over 50 aviation and climate scientists has called on policymakers to address the global warming effects of…
Consumer preference for electric vehicles falls in India
Consumer preference for electric vehicles has declined by 45% in India over the past two years, a new study by…
Significant growth in hybrid and electric car trade in European Union
Trade in hybrid and electric cars increased ‘substantially’ between 2019 and 2023, new data from Eurostat has revealed, with more…
Rising fuel prices pushing Gen Z to embrace plug-in electric hybrid vehicles
A combination of rising fuel costs and environmental concerns are prompting Gen Z and Millennial consumers to consider plug-in hybrid…
Leading EU countries spend €42 billion subsidising petrol and diesel company cars
The five biggest countries in the European Union spend €42 billion a year subsidising company cars that run on fossil…
Sustainability in home delivery market hampered by current economic environment
While more than half of consumers (57%) are either ‘quite’ or ‘very’ interested in sustainable home delivery services, nine in…
Four fifths of commercial fleet operators aiming to have 25% electric fleets by 2030
Four fifths (80%) of commercial fleet officers aim to have at least 25% of their fleets comprised of electric vehicles by 2030.
Volvo’s strategy change hints at declining demand for electric vehicles
Swedish car maker Volvo has announced that it is reining back on its strategy to only produce electric vehicles by 2030, as demand slows.