Sandra Wappelhorst

@swappelho.bsky.social

Research Lead ICCT Europe

🇫🇷 France is relaunching its social leasing scheme for #BEVs this month, aiming to improve access for lower-income households. In 2024, the program's first round saw high demand—with funds exhausted after just 6 weeks. 🔎 Our staff blog looks into program design & impact: theicct.org/two-recent-s...

Two recent successes with “social leasing” programs for zero-emission vehicles   - International Council on Clean Transportation

Examines the implementation of two targeted leasing initatives for zero-emission vehicles, one in France and the other in Washington State.

theicct.org

10 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.

Targeted #SocialLeasing programs aim to make zero-emission vehicles more accessible to those who may not otherwise afford them. But how are these programs designed? 🔎 Our latest blog explores the approaches of two early adopters—France 🇫🇷 and Washington State 🇺🇸 ⬇️ theicct.org/two-recent-s...

Two recent successes with “social leasing” programs for zero-emission vehicles   - International Council on Clean Transportation

Examines the implementation of two targeted leasing initatives for zero-emission vehicles, one in France and the other in Washington State.

theicct.org

⚡ Our latest European Car Market Monitor is out! 📈 The average share of BEVs among new registrations in Europe rose to 17% in April, up 1 percentage point from March. Combined with plug-in hybrids, the average rose to 26%, a 2 percentage point increase from March. theicct.org/publication/...

European Market Monitor: Cars and vans (April 2025) - International Council on Clean Transportation

European market monitor for cars and vans offers data on new registrations and estimates of manufacturers’ compliance with CO2 emission targets in April 2025.

theicct.org