AMS-III.C. Emission reductions by electric and hybrid vehicles
AMS-III.C. is a transportation methodology used by 31 projects on Verra, Gold Standard. Registry records show 404,262 tonnes issued and 22.3% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
31
Countries
16
Credits issued
404,262 t
Credits retired
90,116 t
Retired share of issued
22.3%
Projects yet to issue
77.4%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance. An approved methodology means credits from projects using it can be eligible; it does not mean every credit carries the label.
CORSIA programme relevance
Whether the programmes this methodology is used on are approved by ICAO. Programme level only; unit eligibility depends on dates, authorisation and each programme's exclusions.
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Where it is used
- India 12 projects
- China 3 projects
- Türkiye 2 projects
- Kenya 2 projects
- Malaysia 1 project
- Chile 1 project
- Costa Rica 1 project
- United Arab Emirates 1 project
- Senegal 1 project
- Nigeria 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 95,540 |
| 2024 | 89,628 |
| 2023 | 21,284 |
| 2022 | 14,802 |
| 2021 | 199 |
| 2017 | 46,838 |
| 2016 | 45,967 |
| 2007 | 36,229 |
| 2006 | 53,775 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-III.C.
31 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
TI CLEAN MOBILITY EV PROJECT IN INDIA
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
TVS MOTOR COMPANY ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROJECT IN INDIA
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Wardwizard EV Project In India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Westport GHG Efficient Heavy Duty Vehicles
Verra · Canada · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Zeno Moto Electric Mobility POA
Gold Standard · Kenya · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Zeno Moto Electric Mobility in Kenya
Gold Standard · Kenya · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Questions about AMS-III.C.
How many projects use AMS-III.C.?
31 projects, in 16 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-III.C. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-III.C. have been retired?
22.3%, or 90,116 of 404,262 tonnes.