@feliperodriguezphd.bsky.social
Deputy Managing Director ICCT Europe
🚛⚡Charging electric trucks in Europe is the next big milestone for clean freight. ICCT finds overnight depot charging will power most trucks, so public megawatt chargers will be critical but far fewer than expected. Explore: theicct.org/publication/charging-needs-battery-electric-trucks-europe-oct25
09.10.2025 07:00 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 110 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.
Good news for Europe’s main truck manufacturers: the first-ever CO₂ target is within reach.
This year, EU CO₂ standards require a 15% emissions reduction from new heavy-duty vehicles compared to 2019 levels. Our new study assesses manufacturers' progress and additional efforts needed 🚚 ⬇️
In the first half of 2025, Europe registered fewer trucks and buses overall – but shares of zero-emission models increased by 40% compared with the same period in 2024. 🚚🚌
Read our latest #HDV market monitor ⬇️
theicct.org/publication/r2z-eu-hdv-market-development-quarterly-january-june-2025-sept25
🇬🇧The UK government recently concluded a consultation on its flagship regulation to drive the transition to electric vehicles: the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate. The results are now public.⚡🚗
We’ve examined the details of the proposed outcomes: theicct.org/risks-of-the...
Joint statement focuses on: pricing externalities (for sobriety), battery-electric clear leader for the next decade in lifecycle and TCO (work by @feliperodriguezphd.bsky.social e.a.)
20.03.2025 16:06 — 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0"China's zero-emission truck and bus market experienced significant growth in 2024, particularly in the fourth quarter following the government's macroeconomic stimulus package released in September," says @feliperodriguezphd.bsky.social of @theicct.org.
🔗 Learn more: theicct.org/publication/...
The @ec.europa.eu is expected to present a targeted amendment to revise the CO2 standards regulation for cars and vans.
This will introduce an averaging mechanism.
We’ve estimated the climate impact of this change: an additional 26-51 megatonnes of CO2 emissions.💨
👉 theicct.org/icct-comment...
#ElectricVehicle market data for February 2025 looks great 🚘 💪 📈, and yet @ec.europa.eu President Ursula von der Leyen is about to give in on exaggerated lobby claims and to weaken the 2025 #CO2standards.
For more details see our #MarketMonitor: lnkd.in/dSZ7mN79 (March edition out in about 2 weeks)
The success of the #FuelEU Maritime and #ReFuelEU aviation policies hinges on getting the technologies to scale up. The #CID points in a few encouraging directions. But the upcoming Sustainable Transport Investment Plan #STIP can't come soon enough.
05.03.2025 09:22 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
🇩🇪 January 2025 marked the highest-ever battery electric vehicle (#BEV) registration numbers for a January in #Germany. 🚗⚡ With 34,500, BEVs made up nearly 17% of new car registrations—a 54% increase from January 2024. Plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for an additional 8.5% of the market. 🔌
04.03.2025 09:00 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
How will Europe’s new Clean Industrial Deal (CID) impact the automotive sector? 🚗⚡
The CID was introduced to boost Europe's competitiveness and accelerate industrial decarbonization.
We’ve reviewed the key measures for the decarbonization of road transport: theicct.org/the-new-clea...
Today, the European Commission proposed relaxing 2025 CO₂ emissions targets for car manufacturers.
This risks delaying Europe's transition to electric vehicles and harming the competitiveness of its automotive industry, says ICCT Europe Director @petermock.bsky.social.
🇨🇳 🚛 Our report analyzes China's heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) industry between 2012 and 2023. This study aims to spotlight the impacts of technological and regulatory changes on emissions and fuel efficiency in China’s HDV sector.
Check out the full report: theicct.org/publication/...
🚗🔋Battery size matters: A smaller battery with an electric range of around 250km lowers total cost of ownership, energy consumption, and life-cycle GHG emissions of #electric vehicles—and is fully sufficient for most drivers, including rural commuters.
Learn more: theicct.org/publication/...
@iccteu.bsky.social
03.03.2025 10:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
"If things go bad for #Tesla and they don't sell enough cars this year, they might not have enough credits for what they promised Stellantis and the others, Tesla is under pressure." #ICCT's @petermock.bsky.social speaking to #Politico's @jordyndahl.bsky.social.
www.politico.eu/article/tesl...
During yesterday's meeting with Commissioners @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu & Jessika Roswall, one re-occuring theme was the recommendation not to modify existing regulation on new vehicle #CO2standards, to ensure planning & investment security and to strengthen consumers‘ trust in electric vehicles.
13.02.2025 08:15 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0Check-out our latest #truck 🚚 and #bus 🚌 market monitor for the #EU 🇪🇺!
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Today I'm in Brussels, as part of @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu's Strategic Dialogue on the auto-industry.
Re-assuring to see #ElectricVehicle shares rise quickly, e.g. in DE w. 50% increase in Jan25 (vs. Jan24).
Good basis for discussing how demand side & infrastructure measures can further support.
🌟I'm #hiring at @theicct.bsky.social🌟
🎯 Conduct research on EV infrastructure & grid capacity in Europe.
👩🔬 Background in power systems or energy markets. Strong modeling & communication skills.
💼 Salary €81k (€67k Associate), 2-year contract, growth opportunities.
icct.bamboohr.com/careers/304?...
