The global vehicle fleet is set to double by 2050. The shift to zero emissions electric mobility is critical to meet the targets of the Paris Agreement.

The transport sector is the fastest-growing greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting sector, expected to reach a share of more than 30 per cent of total GHG emissions in the future. It is also a leading emitter of short-lived climate pollutants and it contributes greatly to air pollution.

To achieve a cleaner transport sector, a combination of measures needs to be implemented globally: better-designed cities, safe and comfortable walking and cycling facilities, more public transport and cleaner and more efficient on-road fleets, including electric vehicles.

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