COP26: Governments, cities and industry pledge to accelerate zero emission transition

A list of 23 governments, 11 carmakers and 39 cities have all signed a COP26 pledge to go zero emissions with new car and van sales globally by 2040 and no later than 2035 in leading markets. The announcement, made to coincide with Transport Day at COP26, was made by governments including the UK, Sweden, Norway, Poland, New Zealand and Canada. However, many major economies have not signed, including the US, China, Germany and France. Major car manufacturers and businesses have also signed the pledge, including Ford, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover, BYD Auto and Volvo Cars, as well…