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When Might Lower-Income Drivers Benefit From Electric Vehicles? Quantifying the Economic Equity Implications of Electric Vehicle Adoption
2021
Author(s): Bauer G, Hsu C-W, Lutsey N
This analysis finds that cost reductions in new electric vehicles (EVs) will lead to decreased used EV prices and cost parity with used gasoline vehicles for low-income households in the 2025-2030 time period.
Los Angeles Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Needs and Implications for Zero-Emission Area Planning
2021
Author(s): Bui A, Slowik P, Lutsey N
This report quantifies Los Angeles electric vehicle charging infrastructure needs and associated energy demand citywide in 2030 to align with the city’s goal of 25% zero-emission vehicle stock by 2025 and 80% by 2035.
Efficient Planning and Implementation of Public Chargers: Lessons Learned From European Cities
2021
Author(s): Bernard MR, Hall D
This working paper gathers insights from selected European cities on how to streamline the charging infrastructure planning and implementation process.
Fuel Consumption From Light Commercial Vehicles in India, Fiscal Year 2018–19
2021
Author(s): Deo A
This paper examines the fuel consumption of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) sold in India in fiscal year (FY) 2018–19. These vehicles are the N1 segment in India, and passenger vehicles are the M1 category.
Spain’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Challenge: How Many Chargers Will Be Required in 2030?
2021
Author(s): Nicholas M, Wappelhorst S
This working paper assesses the electric vehicle charging infrastructure necessary in Spain by 2030 versus what was installed at the end of 2019. Two vehicle uptake scenarios—50% and 70% of light duty passenger vehicle registrations by 2030—are explored.
City Charging Infrastructure Needs To Reach Electric Vehicle Goals: The Case of Seattle
2021
Author(s): Hsu C-W, Slowik P, Lutsey N
This report evaluates the charging infrastructure needs for Seattle to reach its goal of having 30% of its vehicle stock be electric. It quantifies the number, type, and distribution of home, workplace, and public charging across Seattle and assesses several sociodemographic factors to inform more equitable deployment in the near term.
Why Most eTrucks Will Choose Overnight Charging
2020
Author(s): Furnari E, Johnnes L, Pfeiffer A, Sahdev S
Electric trucks (eTrucks) are entering markets worldwide. As these vehicles are deployed, fleet operators must determine potential use cases, such as last-mile delivery, and select the best charging strategies.
Global Emergence of Electrified Small-Format Mobility
2020
Author(s): Hertzke P, Khanna J, Mittal B, Richter F
To gain more insight into the burgeoning electric two- and three-wheel market, this article examined worldwide trends for small-format EVs, looking at both geographic growth patterns and the forces shaping the industry. This analysis shed some light on strategies that can help OEMs and other players succeed as small-format EVs gain traction.
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2020
Author(s): Kempf S, Koeck B, Schneiderbauer T, Weigl U, Zilahi R
This article consolidates the findings on potential growth opportunities, future strategies, and organizational challenges in the European market.
Electric Mobility After the Crisis: Why an Auto Slowdown Won’t Hurt EV Demand
2020
Author(s): Gersdorf T, Hensley R, Hertzke P, Schaufuss P
Global auto sales plunged during the COVID-19 crisis, but electric mobility has remained remarkably resilient in some countries. The economic slowdown has significantly disrupted the auto industry, causing rapid declines in LV sales.