Driving, flying and shipping contribute nearly a quarter of the world’s manmade greenhouse gas emissions, making transport a valuable target in the effort to fight climate change
Ford and General Motors were among a group that committed to phasing out fossil-fuel vehicles by 2040, accelerating a shift towards electric motors and away from the internal combustion engines that they pioneered over a century ago. The world's second most populous country, India, also joined the pledge.
Sustainable aviation fuel is made from renewable sources such as plants and used cooking oil and can reduce emissions by as much as 80%, but is more expensive than petroleum-based jet fuel, and not available in the large quantities required. IATA's director general, Willie Walsh, said he expected airlines to beat an interim goal of meeting 5.2% of their needs with sustainable fuel by 2030, provided that energy companies increased their output.
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