Mobility

WLTP

A standardised testing procedure is stipulated by law to measure the consumption and the CO2 emissions of a car. Since 1 September 2017, passenger cars have been assessed using the new Worldwide Harmonised Light-Duty Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP). This replaces the previous NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) process. More detailed information about the introduction of the procedure can be found in the FAQs.

CO2 emission regulations for cars and light commercial vehicles

Since July 2012, the same CO2 emission regulations have been applicable for new cars in Switzerland as in the EU. Beginning in 2020, the target value for cars will be 95 grammes CO2 per kilometre. Emission regulations for vans and light tractor vehicles will also be introduced.

Environmental impact of cars

What are the environmental impacts of cars today and tomorrow, and how great is the impact? Such questions and further related issues have been studied at the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) and answers are provided on the basis of life cycle assessments. The main findings are summarised in the fact sheet Environmental impact of cars: today and tomorrow.

Electromobility roadmap 2022

The Electromobility roadmap 2022 is a plan initiated by Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard outlining concrete measures to increase the proportion of electric cars (electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids) among newly registered vehicles to 15 percent by 2022. About 50 organisations and companies from various branches of industry cooperated in drawing up the Roadmap and more than 65 measures were established.