About the project
Many states, regions, cities and businesses have already recognised the benefits of the ZEVs, but now we need to urgently accelerate the transition to clean transport.
The ZEV Community enables best practice exchange between different levels of governments to support their ambitions and accelerate vertical integration of policies. By exchanging information and experiences, ZEV Community members can develop their knowledge and create the partnerships needed to succeed.
The ZEV Community is co-hosted by the Under2 Coalition and the ZEV Alliance, in partnership with C40 Cities and the U.S. Climate Alliance. All participants and members of these networks are invited to take part.
The ZEV Community is supported by the Scottish Government and the ClimateWorks Foundation.
Why get involved
An opportunity to be a ZEV leader
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to design the future of clean transport within states and regions. Being part of the group positions participants as world leaders in ZEV adoption and offers the opportunity to demonstrate that leadership on a global scale.
Take inspiration from successful policy
Be inspired by the innovative policies that Under2 Coalition governments around the world are already taking to accelerate ZEV adoption and use those to deliver success within your jurisdiction.
A route to your ZEV commitments and beyond
Many members of the Under2 Coalition are already making ambitious commitments to transition to zero emission transportation. Being part of the ZEV Community project will help keep you on track to deliver these commitments and inspire you to go further.
Now is the time to act
The coming decade will be a defining one for the global ZEV market. Falling battery prices, increased ZEV commitments from automakers, and growing consumer acceptance may create a turning point in ZEV adoption. This means acting now can keep you ahead of the game.
Taking action on zero emissions vehicles
Our 'Taking action on zero emission vehicles' series profiles the ZEV policies, targets, and achievements of leading state and regional governments from round the world.
Click the links below to find out more:
Read our six recommendations to increase ZEV ambition
Transport has a huge impact on climate change, accounting for a quarter (23%) of global emissions.
Whilst great progress has been made to decarbonise the sector, governments need to take more ambitious action to reach net zero.
Read our latest report to explore our catalogue of key policies to accelerate the uptake of zero emission vehicles.
Publications & webinars
Articles
- ZEV Community kicks of a new phase of activities
- Let's action ZEVs: collaborating to create change
- Building momentum on low carbon mobility with the ZEV Community
- Harnessing the power of global collaboration to drive the transition to zero emission vehicles
- New peer forum series supports governments to accelerate the zero emission vehicle transition
- Governments are using zero emission vehicles to drive a green recovery from COVID-19 (available in English and Español)
- Scotland leads the way on low carbon transport
- How zero emission vehicles can support governments to achieve a green recovery (available in English and Español)
- Incentives to accelerate the zero emission vehicle market
- ZEV charging infrastructure: six considerations for governments
Case studies
ZEV Community identifies innovative policies implemented by Under2 Coalition members to accelerate the uptake of ZEVs. The case studies are available below, as well as on the Under2 Policy Action Map.
- Climate justice and equity at the core of Seattle’s transport electrification
- Companies in Québec increase EV uptake through fleet trials (available in English and Français)
- The path to zero emission trucks in California
- Santa Fe launches solar-powered buses
- States and regions commit to action through the ZEV Challenge
- Queensland's Electric Super Highway. We revisited Queensland for a progress update at the end of 2023.
- Baden-Württemberg connects stakeholders for e-mobility innovation
- German states pave the way for truck electrification with new eHighways
- Navarra drives electric vehicle transition with new public-private initiative
- Switched On Scotland: Phasing out the need for new petrol and diesel cars by 2032
- How California and Vermont are driving the uptake of electric cars through public-private partnerships
Webinars
Webinar recordings are available on request to members of the Under2 Coalition, ZEV Alliance, C40 Cities and U.S. Climate Alliance. Please get in touch with us to access them.
- Moving fast: how to procure zero emission heavy-duty vehicles (15 September 2022)
- Unpacking Fit for 55: an opportunity to decarbonise road transport (1 March 2022)
- Beyond COP26: the journey towards 100% ZEVs (20 November 2021)
- The role of public fleets in the transition to zero emission vehicles (21 July 2021)
- Supporting city action to encourage ZEV adoption (14 April 2021)
- Sustainable ZEV supply chains (15 December 2020)
- Financing the transition to ZEVs (8 October 2020)
- The role of ZEVs and green recovery (21 July 2020)
- The impact of COVID-19 on ZEVs (11 June 2020)
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure in cities (hosted by C40 and ICCT) (30 April 2020)
- Exploring ZEV incentives (22 October 2019)
- Developing ZEV consumer awareness campaigns (5 September 2019)
- Procurement options for converting public fleets (16 July 2019)
- Accelerating the transition to zero emission trucks (12 June 2019)
- Charging infrastructure planning and emerging trends (30 April 2019)
