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Global EV Outlook 2023: Catching Up with Climate Ambitions
2023
Author(s): International Energy Agency
The Global EV Outlook is an annual publication that identifies and discusses recent developments in electric mobility across the globe. It is developed with the support of the members of the Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI).
A Summary of Expert Perspectives on Viable Financing Pathways for Electrifying India’s Public Transport
2023
Author(s): Mulukutla P, Vijaykumar A, Aswathy KP
The publication reflects the recommendations shared by stakeholders for scaling up the adoption of electric buses in India. The panel discussions explored viable financing pathways for the procurement of e-buses in India.
This paper exemplifies the cases of solar electric vehicles including solar cars, solar e–rickshaws, solar tricycles, solar buses and solar vans, that have been successfully implemented in India.
A roadmap for Michigan’s EV future: an assessment of the employment effects and just transition needs
2023
Author(s): Saha D, Jaeger J, Rajpurohit S, Said E, Laitner JAS
This report discusses the employment effects of Michigan’s auto industry shifting from internal combustion engine vehicle manufacturing to electric vehicle manufacturing, with a focus on supporting a just transition for workers and communities. Using economic modeling from 2024 to 2040, the report highlights the importance of Michigan seizing the opportunities electrification presents. Additionally, it presents policy recommendations to help Michigan attract and retain good jobs, support workers and ensure local communities benefit from the transition.
Assessing the Environmental Impact of Shared Micromobility Services: A Guide for Cities
2023
Author(s): Lazer L
This guidebook is a comprehensive guide to support cities in navigating the process of understanding emissions from shared micromobility.
China’s fight against diesel emissions: Past, present, and future
2023
Author(s): Yang L
A synopsis of ICCT’s work on diesel emission control in China.
Electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries in lower- and middle-income countries: life cycle impacts and issue
2023
Author(s): Kendall A, Dayemo K, Helal N, Iskakov G, Pares F, Slattery M, Fulton L
This report explores the future stocks, flows, and life cycles of electric vehicles to understand the implications for lower and middle income countries and provides a set of strategies for how some of the problems presented by the transition to electric vehicles might be mitigated.
Scaling up reuse and recycling of electric vehicle batteries: assessing challenges and policy approaches
2023
Author(s): Tankou A, Bieker G, Hall D
This paper summarized how battery reuse and recycling can strengthen the environmental and social benefits of a global transition to electric vehicles. It estimated the volumes of end-of-life vehicle batteries that could be reused in second-life applications up to 2050.
Decarbonizing India’s Road Freight: Toward a Cleaner, Greener, and Electric Future for Commercial Vehicles
2023
Author(s): Mulukutla P, Rao R, Venkat K, Rangoonwala H
This paper encapsulates the views of over 20 leading commercial electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, logistics operators, financing experts, and practitioners on India’s electric vehicle transition trajectory. The stakeholders, representing the commercial vehicle ecosystem, deliberated on the opportunities and challenges in scaling up commercial freight electrification in the country.
Draft Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2023
2023
Publisher/Organisation: Government of India, Ministry of Road Transport And Highways (MoRTH)
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on March 14, 2023 published the Draft Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2023 to further amend the central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. These Draft rules shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of thirty days from the data on which the copies of this notification as published in the Official Gazette, are made available to the public