13 Groups Challenge ICCT's Alternative Fuel Analysis in Truck, Bus CO2 Standards
A group of 13 organisations, including our website, has signed a statement challenging the International Council on Clean Transportation's (ICCT) recent analysis on alternative fuels in Europe's CO2 standards for trucks and buses. The statement, which we have obtained, contests several aspects of the ICCT's report.
The organisations, whose names remain undisclosed, argue that the ICCT's assessment of Tank-to-Wheel (TtW) emission savings for alternative fuels is flawed. They contend that the ICCT's assumption of electric trucks consistently using 100% renewable electricity with zero CO2 emissions is unrealistic.
The statement also criticises the ICCT's failure to consider the entire lifecycle of alternative fuels. It points out that the ICCT's briefing does not account for the carbon footprint associated with battery production, a crucial factor in the lifecycle assessment of electric vehicles.
The organisations, through their statement, aim to spark a more comprehensive debate on the CO2 standards for trucks and buses in Europe. They urge policymakers to consider the complexities of the entire lifecycle of alternative fuels when drafting and implementing regulations.
