<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reveals that battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in Europe are offering a 73% reduction in life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.</li><li>This represents a 24% improvement over previous estimates, indicating that BEVs are becoming cleaner at a faster rate than anticipated, thanks to the continent's increasing use of renewable energy sources.</li><li>BEVs are highlighted as the most effective powertrain to meet climate goals, surpassing hybrids and plug-in hybrids in reducing the transportation sector's overall climate impact.</li><li>The comprehensive study includes analysis of emissions from vehicle and battery production, recycling, fuel and electricity production, fuel consumption, and maintenance, providing science-backed insights for policymakers and industry leaders.</li></ul>

EVs getting cleaner more quickly than expected in Europe: study

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