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Update on the global transition to electric vehicles through 2020
Summarizes recent developments in the electric vehicle market, including global sales and policy actions.
Evaluation of real-world fuel consumption of light-duty vehicles in China: A 2021 update
This paper finds a growing gap between laboratory results and real-world values for LDV fuel consumption in China.
Understanding the air quality and health impacts of large-scale vehicle electrification in India
Estimates the air quality, premature mortality, and avoided health costs in India under an ambitious EV sales scenario between 2020 and 2040, with and without robust power sector emission control and decarbonization strategies.
Fit for 55: A review and evaluation of the European Commission proposal for amending the CO2 targets for new cars and vans
Finds that higher ambition standards compared to the Commission’s proposal could increase benefits for consumers and society by a factor of four.
Evaluating electric vehicle market growth across U.S. cities
Analyzes the development of the U.S. electric vehicle market in 2020 and the underlying policy actions that were driving it.
Electrifying India’s four-wheeler ride-hailing vehicles: Policy experiences from abroad
Reviews non-fiscal policy measures that could be adopted by the central and state governments in India to support use of four-wheeler battery electric vehicles in ride-hailing.
Changes to the Renewable Energy Directive revision and ReFuel EU proposals: Greenhouse gas savings and costs in 2030
Provides recommendations regarding how changes to the RED II revision can achieve greater greenhouse gas savings at a lower cost.
A comparison of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from heavy-duty diesel, natural gas, and electric vehicles
Compares the capabilities of these three powertrain types in meeting an ultra-low NOx standard across four key areas: feasibility, cost, health impacts, and climate impacts.
Zero-emission integration in heavy-duty vehicle regulations: A global review and lessons for China
Enlightened policies can help China and other countries create new fleets of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, eliminating some of the dirtiest vehicles on the road.