The Electric Mission reaches new markets in Africa
Accelerating the transition to zero emission vehicles within the next few decades is a major undertaking that cannot be accomplished alone. It will require the collective action of initiatives and organizations from all levels of society to achieve this ambitious...
Driving progress on the zero-emission vehicle transition
Stakeholders from over 200 countries have gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan for this year’s United Nations climate change conference, setting the stage for the coming decade as we work toward the goals of the Paris Agreement. On Transport Day, the Accelerating to Zero...
A leap towards clean transportation for Costa Rica
Costa Rica, known for its pioneering net-zero emissions plan, has strengthened its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from transportation by signing the Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Declaration. Costa Rica is the latest Latin American economy to...
Portland becomes first city in Oregon to sign the Zero Emission Vehicles Declaration
At a trackside ceremony on the eve of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the host City of Portland announced its signature to the momentous Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Declaration and their commitment to phasing out the sale of fossil fuel vehicles by 2035....
ZEV Rapid Response Facility: A dedicated support system for emerging markets
Last year, China, the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union led the way in the transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) with almost 90% of global sales. While this indicates good progress, it also highlights how emerging markets and developing economies...
Progress Update: Cruising Towards Change
Key Takeaways EV sales are outperforming the light-duty market globally, with growth of 27% in signatory countries to the Zero Emission Vehicles Declaration. Multiple countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, and Finland, are witnessing substantial growth in EV...
Progress Update: Automakers accelerate toward an electric future
Key Takeaways Six automakers led the electrification charge in 2023, representing 60% of the light-duty battery electric vehicle market. Collectively, almost 1/3 of their light-duty vehicle sales were electric. BYD, a purely electric vehicle player, leads the charge...
Nigeria and Colombia sign momentous Zero Emission Vehicles Declaration
(Leipzig, Germany) 22 May 2024 – Today Nigeria and Colombia announced their signatures to the Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Declaration, joining 11 other emerging markets by pledging to work towards all new sales of cars and vans being zero emission by 2040. This...
