Moving Up A Gear – ECOS Vision Of Clean and Smart Mobility Supported By Environmentally Ambitious Standards
That electric vehicle sales are on the rise is important and very positive, but we should not embrace the electrification of transport with our eyes closed. An electric vehicle revolution could also have negative consequences for the planet if policymakers do not act now to boost opportunities and tackle a number of outstanding transport issues, in particular related to environmental challenges presented by batteries, tyres and charging systems. This paper explores how European policies and standards can address these pressing environmental challenges.