Policies to reduce fuel consumption, air pollution, and carbon emissions from vehicles in G20 nations

  • 30/04/2015

  • International Council on Clean Transportation

This briefing paper reviews the status of motor vehicle energy efficiency and emissions control programs in G20 nations. These programs have four components: low-sulfur fuel standards; tailpipe emissions standards for new vehicles; fuel economy and CO2 standards for new vehicles; and voluntary Green Freight programs. The briefing also summarizes information on technology availability and costs, emissions reductions, and benefit-cost ratios.