{"id":2212,"date":"2025-07-11T13:40:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T13:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetradingdictionary.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/11\/evs-now-emit-73-percent-less-than-gasoline-cars-over-their-lifetime-says-icct-study\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T13:40:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T13:40:23","slug":"evs-now-emit-73-percent-less-than-gasoline-cars-over-their-lifetime-says-icct-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetradingdictionary.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/11\/evs-now-emit-73-percent-less-than-gasoline-cars-over-their-lifetime-says-icct-study\/","title":{"rendered":"EVs Now Emit 73 percent Less Than Gasoline Cars Over Their Lifetime, Says ICCT Study"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

A new analysis from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has found that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sold in Europe today produce 73 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions over their lifetime than comparable gasoline-powered cars<\/strong><\/p>\n

The findings are based on an updated life-cycle assessment (LCA) of all major vehicle powertrain types, including internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs), hybrids (HEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). <\/p>\n

The report accounts for emissions from vehicle and battery manufacturing, energy production, use and maintenance, while crucially considering changes in the EU\u2019s electricity mix over a car\u2019s operational life.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u201cBattery electric cars in Europe are getting cleaner faster than we expected and outperform all other technologies, including hybrids and plug-in hybrids,\u201d said lead researcher Dr. Marta Negri. \u201cThis progress is largely due to the fast deployment of renewable electricity across the continent and the greater energy efficiency of battery electric cars.\u201d<\/p>\n

Further estimates show that BEVs sold this year emit an average of 63 grams (g) of CO\u2082-equivalent per kilometer (e\/km)\u2014down from 83 g CO\u2082e\/km in the ICCT\u2019s 2021 study, and far below the 235 g CO\u2082e\/km estimated for gasoline ICEVs. <\/p>\n

The improvement, the ICCT said, reflects rapid decarbonization of Europe\u2019s grid and growing efficiency gains in battery and vehicle production.<\/p>\n

When BEVs are powered solely by renewable electricity, their life-cycle emissions fall even further\u2014to 52 g CO\u2082e\/km, or 78 percent lower than those of gasoline cars.<\/p>\n

In contrast, the ICCT found that other powertrain types show only limited progress. Plug-in hybrids emit about 30 percent less than gasoline cars over their lifetime, and hybrids achieve just a 20 percent reduction. Natural gas vehicles offer only a 13 percent cut, and diesel cars show emissions similar to gasoline models.<\/p>\n

The report also assessed hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. When powered by hydrogen derived from renewable electricity\u2014a technology not yet widely available\u2014FCEVs can reduce emissions by 79 percent compared to gasoline cars. <\/p>\n

However, nearly all hydrogen currently used in Europe is produced from natural gas, limiting the actual emission savings to around 26 percent.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Decarbonizing the grid key to BEV success <\/h3>\n

The ICCT attributes the growing emissions advantage of electric cars to the rapid transition toward renewable energy across the EU.<\/p>\n

In 2025, renewables are expected to make up 56 percent of electricity generation, up from 38 percent in 2020. This trend is projected to continue, reaching 86 percent by 2045, based on data from the EU\u2019s Joint Research Centre.<\/p>\n

Even with their higher production emissions\u2014largely due to battery manufacturing\u2014electric cars close the \u201cemissions debt\u201d within the first 17,000 kilometers of use, typically within the first one to two years in Europe.<\/p>\n

Another purpose of its updated LCA, according to ICCT, was to counter widespread misinformation about electric vehicles\u2019 environmental impacts.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope this study brings clarity to the public conversation, so that policymakers and industry leaders can make informed decisions,\u201d said Dr. Georg Bieker, co-author of the report. \u201cWe\u2019ve recently seen auto industry leaders misrepresenting the emissions math on hybrids.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLife-cycle analysis is not a choose-your-own-adventure exercise. Our study accounts for the most representative use cases and is grounded in real-world data. Consumers deserve accurate, science-backed information,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

A common misperception, the ICCT notes, is that electric cars are worse for the climate because of their manufacturing footprint. <\/p>\n

However, the study concludes that failing to account for the evolving electricity mix and real-world driving patterns leads to distorted comparisons that undervalue electric cars\u2019 advantages.<\/p>\n

The full report can be viewed on the ICCT\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

This post appeared first on investingnews.com<\/div>\n

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