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Electric Vehicles: Literature review of technology costs and carbon emissions
Aims to inform the debate over how electric vehicle technology could fit into a lower-carbon new-vehicle fleet in Europe in 2020–2030. Although the analysis is focused on Europe, similar technology, policy, and market dynamics can be observed throughout North America and Asia.
Projected availability of fats, oils, and greases in the U.S.
Naturally aspirated gasoline engines and cylinder deactivation
Profiles and evaluates recent developments in naturally aspirated gasoline engine technologies, and compares them to the projections made by EPA and NHTSA for the 2025 CAFE regulation.
India heavy-duty fleet modernization program: A scrappage program combined with accelerated adoption of Bharat Stage VI emission standards
The maximum benefits of a fleet modernization program can be achieved by conducting a subsidized scrappage program along with early adoption of BS VI standards starting as soon as 2019.
A critique of soil carbon assumptions used in ILUC modeling
Reviews and critiques a recent assessment of soil carbon changes resulting from the expansion of corn production for ethanol.
Reducing CO2 emissions from road transport in the European Union: An evaluation of policy options
Demonstrates that meeting Europe’s 2030 climate and energy framework goals depends on a combination of policy measures that include CO2 standards for both cars and heavy trucks, improving vehicle testing regulations, and accelerating the transition to EVs.
Emissions inventory for agricultural tractors and construction equipment in India
Emissions from the diesel engines of these two key types of non-road mobile sources are expected to be significant, and will potentially have strong negative impacts on local air quality and health in India.
Technical background on India BS VI fuel specifications
This working paper details the differences in fuel specifications for commercial gasoline and diesel fuels in India and the EU, and assesses potential air pollutant emission impacts of these differences.
Engine technology pathways for heavy-duty vehicles in India
Surveys diesel engine technologies, costs, pollutant emissions, and efficiency improvements in a manner that can help inform India’s transition to more stringent vehicle emissions standards over the next five years.
Engines and tires as technology areas for efficiency improvements for trucks and buses in India
A primary analysis to estimate how improvements in engine and tire technologies will translate into fuel consumption reductions for representative HDV types in India.