The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has highlighted that 2025 could be a transformative year for electric vehicles (EVs) in developing countries, which could reduce air pollution and reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Rob de Jong, head of UNEP’s Sustainable Mobility Unit, emphasized that the shift to EVs could transform cities globally, cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions.
The transition would also support the growth of domestic renewable energy sources and create green jobs if vehicles are manufactured locally.
EVs are approaching price parity with traditional petrol and diesel vehicles, with electric motorcycles already being cost-competitive in several regions.
De Jong urged the standardization of EV technology to help the market grow, noting that EVs are simpler to produce and maintain than their petrol counterparts.
Source: PhilNews24 | April 14, 2025
ELECTRIC VEHICLES KEY TO DEVELOPMENT IN EMERGING ECONOMIES, UNEP SAYS
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