Abstract:

Regulatory standards and mandatory market requirements are insufficient to decarbonize the HDV sector; complementary policies are required. Vehicle labeling, and more broadly, the various programs of vehicle environmental information disclosure, are powerful complementary measures—and are critical tools for guiding consumer choice over low-carbon HDVs. Despite the importance of a robust HDV labeling program, only three regions have developed one: the European Union (EU), Japan, and California—a small number compared to the more than 30 labeling programs for light-duty vehicles (LDVs). This paper provides policymakers in China and across the globe with best practices and recommendations for developing and designing GHG labels for HDVs.