ICCT – Cleaning up Germany's Vehicle Stock

The ICCT's October 2024 report examines strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Germany's passenger car fleet, focusing on the potential impact of a vehicle scrappage program targeting older diesel and gasoline vehicles. The study analyzes how such a program could accelerate emission reductions from the 49 million passenger cars on German roads, the largest passenger car stock in the European Union. It assesses the costs and benefits of scrapping older vehicles compared to alternatives like e-fuels and other emission reduction strategies. The findings suggest that implementing a scrappage scheme could significantly contribute to Germany's climate goals by reducing harmful air pollution and supporting the transition to cleaner transportation options