Green Power for Electric Cars: Development of policy recommendations

Contrary to the trends in most other sectors, greenhouse gas emissions of the transport sector are still increasing, and are predicted to grow further in the coming years, at current policies. As there is no simple solution to the challenge of achieving significant CO₂ reductions in transport, it has become clear that a large range of efficient and effective CO₂ reduction measures will have to be taken.

T&E, Friends of the Earth Europe and Greenpeace European Unit have therefore jointly commissioned this study to look into how the full potential of electric cars can be realised. The study aims to analyse the potential impact of the electrification of road transport on EU power production and to develop policy recommendations to ensure that this development will lead to the growth of renewable electricity in Europe.