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Toward greener and more sustainable freight rail: Comparing freight rail systems and services in the United States and China
Compares the past and present domestic freight systems and relevant policy efforts in China and the United States, with analysis of the shipping patterns in both countries.
Low- and zero-emission zones and social equity: Supporting the urban transition to zero-emission vehicles and alternative transport modes
The paper examines financial supported measures targeted at those most in financial need in adopting vehicles or alternative transport modes within low-emission and zero-emission zones (LEZs and ZEZs) to achieve more equitable outcomes when planning and implementing such zones.
Planning and implementation of low- and zero-emission zones in cities
This paper provides guidance to cities on planning and implementing low- and zero-emission zones, emphasizing the importance of legal frameworks, equity considerations, public communication, and data transparency in the process.
The stringency of the proposed Euro 7 regulation for cars and vans: An international comparison
Presents an international comparison of the Euro 7 limits proposed by the European Commission for cars and vans with the rules applicable in the United States and China.
Accelerating new energy vehicle uptake in Chinese cities: Assessment of new energy commercial vehicle policies
Reviews major policies aimed at increasing the use of new energy commercial vehicles in 10 cities in 2020 and compares the initiatives with market performance.
Battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle uptake in European cities
Analyzes electric vehicle uptake and charging infrastructure in select metropolitan regions in 2021
Accelerating new energy vehicle uptake in Chinese cities: Assessment of policies for private passenger cars in leading city markets
Reviews city-level government policies and incentives for private new energy passenger cars in place in China in 2020 and quantitatively evaluates the benefits that different policies bring to an individual consumer.
Guide to electrifying ride-hailing vehicles for cities
Identifies policies and infrastructure investments needed to help spur the electrification of ride-hailing fleets.
Efficient planning and implementation of public chargers: Lessons learned from European cities
Proposes frameworks for streamlined charging infrastructure planning and implementation process based on insights from selected European cities.
City charging infrastructure needs to reach electric vehicle goals: The case of Seattle
Evaluates the charging infrastructure needs for Seattle to reach its goal of having 30% of its vehicle stock be electric and assesses several sociodemographic factors to inform more equitable deployment in the near term.