Affordable and Clean Energy
Transport in UNECE
Today, UNECE services 61 United Nations inland transport legal instruments. Several of the legal instruments are global either by design or because their success has caused them to grow beyond the ECE region.
Electrification of public transit buses
While the EV revolution is undoubtedly a critical step towards sustainable mobility, it fails to directly address two major challenges plaguing urban environments: traffic congestion and parking shortages.
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Electric passenger vehicles
Both passenger and freight EVs have a role to play in the transition towards sustainable transportation. While progress has been made in the development of both, passenger EVs are currently more advanced than their freight counterparts.
Electric vehicles and their potential to realize the sustainable development agenda
EVs are significantly more energy-efficient than traditional fossil-fueled vehicles, resulting in lower emissions per unit of energy used.
Acknowledgements
Today, UNECE services 61 United Nations inland transport legal instruments. Several of the legal instruments are global either by design or because their success has caused them to grow beyond the ECE region.
Introduction: reshaping transportation through electric mobility
The transport sector is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2019, direct GHG emissions from transportation accounted for 23 percent of global energy-related CO2 emissions (Jaramillo et al., 2022), with road transport being the largest source.
Executive summary
This publication examines the transformative impact of electric mobility in the transportation sector, highlighting how electric vehicles (EVs) are reshaping industry dynamics and contributing to sustainable development goals.
Electric vehicle and charging infrastructure safety and security
As EV adoption grows, it is important to evaluate both the safety and security benefits and potential risks of these vehicles. This section explores safety considerations for electric vehicles, outlining their
United Nations economic commission for Europe
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is one of the 5 United Nations regional commissions, administered by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Electrification of road freight transport
Freight transport is a vital part of global trade and commerce, yet it also contributes significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Tracking progress on SDG 7 in the Asia-Pacific region
SDG 7 offers an overarching framework to track the region’s sustainable energy development.
Acknowledgements
This report was developed by the Energy Division of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) under the overall direction and guidance of Hongpeng Liu, Director of the Energy Division, and Michael Williamson, Chief of Sustainable Energy Development and Utilization Section, Energy Division, ESCAP.
Technical regulations
Technical regulations apply to both imported and domestically produced goods. They are introduced through national legislation to set out product characteristics such as maximum emission requirements or minimum energy-efficiency levels for targeted goods. Technical regulations are also used to define control and certification procedures (e.g., testing and certification requirements) to ensure compliance with the requirements they introduce. Another important element of technical regulations is the introduction of mandatory symbols, marking, or labelling requirements on the products they regulate. Such labels are often used to inform consumers of the energy efficiency or emissions levels of targeted goods.