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Energy-Saving Control of Hybrid Tractors Based on Instantaneous Optimization.
2023
Author(s): Zhang J, Feng G, Xu L, Yan X, Wang W, Liu M.
In this study, an energy-saving control strategy based on instantaneous optimization is proposed to improve the energy efficiency of hybrid tractors. The objective is to minimize the equivalent fuel consumption of the entire machine.
Accelerating low-carbon pathways through e-mobility: perspectives from developing economies
2023
Author(s): Chiang AP, Grütter JM
This paper analyzes the uptake of electric vehicles in Asia and the Pacific and shows how the electrification of transport systems can speed up the transition to a low-carbon future.
Mobility and development, Spring 2023: innovations, policies, and practices
2023
Author(s): World Bank
This third issue of the Mobility and Development periodical unpacks an exciting transport sector narrative through seven articles. The issue explores the challenge and outlook on transport decarbonization.
Greening India’s automotive sector: EV policies, categories and subnational trends
2023
Author(s): Nair M, Minocha A
India's electric vehicle market now make up 6% as of September 2022, with more EVs sold in the first half of FY 2022-23 than in the entire previous year. This growth can be attributed to policies, categories, and subnational factors as the key drivers.
Distributional effects of urban transport policies to discourage car use: a literature review
2023
Author(s): Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
This report takes stock of scientific findings to date regarding the distributional effects of policies discouraging car use in urban areas. These policies include cordon tolls, distance-based charges, fuel taxes, parking measures and public transport subsidies.
Electric Mobility in Public Transport: a Guidebook for Asia-Pacific Countries
2023
Author(s): Miller J, Du L, Kodjak D
This Guidebook offers frameworks, policy goals, strategies, and instruments to accelerate the adoption of EVs in public transport systems.
European vehicle market statistics 2022/23
2023
Author(s): Monforte M, Bernard MR, Bernard Y, Bieker G, Lee K, Mock P, Mukhopadhaya J, Mulholland E, Ragon PL, Rodriguez F, Tietge U, Wappelhorst S, Zhang Y
The ICCT’s European Vehicle Market Statistics 2022/23 Pocketbook provides an annual statistical portrait of the state of the EU car, van, truck, and bus markets in their transition to decarbonization.
Trends of new passenger cars in China: Air pollutant and CO2 emissions and technologies, 2012–2021
2023
Author(s): Zhang Y, Hui H
Analyzes air pollutant emissions, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and key technologies driving reductions in emissions from passenger cars in China from 2012 to 2021.
Punjab Electric Vehicle Policy (PEVP) 2022: draft
2023
Publisher/Organisation: Government Of Punjab
In an effort to control environmental pollution in the state of Punjab brought on by vehicle emissions, the Punjab Cabinet, approved the Punjab Electric Vehicle Policy (PEVP) 2022 on 3rd February 2023.
GridShield—Optimizing the Use of Grid Capacity during Increased EV Adoption
2023
Author(s): van Sambeek HL, Zweistra M, Hoogsteen G, Varenhorst IAM, Janssen S.
This paper describes the technical development and demonstrates how GridShield can keep a transformer load below a critical limit using simulations and real-world tests. It optimizes grid capacity while ensuring grid reliability.