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Overview
The global transport sector is undergoing its most significant transformation in over a century. From electric vehicles surging to majority market share in leading economies to cities redesigning streets around people rather than cars, the shift toward sustainable mobility is accelerating worldwide.
Transport accounts for roughly a quarter of global energy-related carbon emissions, making decarbonisation of this sector critical to meeting climate goals. But the transition offers far more than emissions reductions—cleaner air in cities, reduced traffic fatalities, improved public health, lower household transport costs, and more livable urban environments.
The solutions are proven and rapidly scaling. Electric vehicles now represent over 70% of new car sales in Denmark and Norway, while countries like the Netherlands and Denmark have built comprehensive cycling infrastructure that makes bikes the preferred mode of transport for millions. Cities from Bogotá to Paris are reclaiming street space from cars, prioritising buses, bikes, and pedestrians. Meanwhile, electric trucks, buses, and two-wheelers are transforming freight and public transport.
The economics have shifted decisively. Electric vehicles are reaching price parity with combustion engines in major markets, operating costs are dramatically lower, and the total cost of ownership already favours EVs in many contexts. Battery costs have plummeted, charging infrastructure is expanding rapidly, and range anxiety is fading as newer models routinely exceed 400 kilometers on a single charge.
Challenges remain—ensuring charging access in apartment buildings and rural areas, managing the transition for automotive workers, upgrading electricity grids, and making sustainable transport options accessible and affordable for all. But the momentum is unmistakable, and the countries and cities leading the way are providing roadmaps that others can follow.
Electric Vehicle Adoption
Countries and regions worldwide are reaching tipping points in electric vehicle adoption, demonstrating that the transition away from combustion engines is both feasible and economically beneficial:
- China’s EV boom set to push gasoline demand off a cliff
- EVs are more reliable than combustion engine cars, data confirms
- These car brands have the cleanest supply chains
Cycling Infrastructure & Success Stories
Cities that invest in protected cycling infrastructure see remarkable results—reduced traffic congestion, improved air quality, fewer road fatalities, and healthier populations:
- What the world can learn from Copenhagen’s cycling revolution
- 13-year study finds protected bike lanes make roads safer — for everyone
Public Transport & Urban Mobility
Effective public transport systems and innovative urban mobility solutions reduce car dependency while improving accessibility and quality of life:
Car-Free Cities & Street Redesign
Forward-thinking cities are reclaiming street space from cars, creating more livable, walkable, and economically vibrant urban environments:
Latest Transport News
Check back regularly for the latest developments in electric mobility, cycling infrastructure, public transport innovation, and sustainable urban planning.
Why This Matters
The way we move people and goods shapes our cities, our health, our climate, and our economy. The transport revolution underway is not just about swapping combustion engines for electric motors—it’s about reimagining mobility itself.
The cities and countries featured on this page demonstrate that sustainable transport is not a sacrifice but an upgrade. Cleaner air, quieter streets, safer roads, lower costs, and more livable communities are the dividends of this transition.
The path is clear: electrify vehicles, prioritise active transport, invest in public transit, and design cities for people rather than cars. The question is how quickly we can scale these proven solutions to transform mobility worldwide.