Reports
Electric buses in Maharashtra: lessons from interviews and recommendations for future rollout in India
2022
Author(s): Dhole A, Gode P
The study result shows that electric buses are reliable. Transit authorities are already experiencing the numerous benefits that electric buses offer, including zero tailpipe emissions, fewer maintenance requirements, and better driver and passenger experience.
Envisioning 5G-enabled transport
2020
Author(s): Monserrat J F, Diehl A, Lamas C B, Sultan S
5G features will have an impact in the transport sector, contributing to transport-specific applications. When applying these new technologies to transport, changes can be expected across the sector, to some extent. While impossible to foresee all potential applications, the study predicts three likely and significant changes: (1) the rise of connected and autonomous vehicles, (2) increasingly smart and efficient logistics, and (3) improved urban transportation with the implementation of MaaS platforms.
Investor perspectives on accelerating growth in the Indian ev ecosystem
2022
Author(s): Moerenhout T, Goel S, Aneja, D A, Bansal A, Ray S
The report takes stock of India’s current EVs ecosystem and where the sector may be heading in the future, with a focus on drivers of and barriers to investment. The research for this study involved in-depth consultations with experts, policymakers, investors, and companies, as well as results from an online survey with EV experts and companies. The report presents the main takeaways of this research.
Comparing the future demand for, supply of, and life-cycle emissions from bio, synthetic, and fossil LNG marine fuels in the European Union
2022
Author(s): Comer B, Malley O J, Osipova L, Pavlenko N
This report, which focuses on ships trading with the European Union, predicts a tripling of demand for LNG as marine fuel between 2019 and 2030, based on trends in fuel consumption. It also estimates that renewable LNG will cost seven times more than fossil LNG in 2030 and, therefore, subsidies or other policies would be needed to encourage its use.
Electric vehicles for smarter cities: the future of energy and mobility
2018
Author(s): World Economic Forum
This report examines the major trends affecting the transformation of energy and mobility systems, with a special focus on cities. Topics addressed include: electrification, decentralization and digitalization of the energy system, along with the shift towards electric, shared and autonomous mobility.
Road freight decarbonization in Europe: readiness of the European fleets for zero-emission trucking
2022
Author(s): Ragon P-L, Rodríguez F
This report identifies several levers that can be activated today to catalyze the growing demand from the logistics sector and accelerate the deployment of zero-emission trucks in Europe.
Assessment of leading new energy vehicle city markets in China and policy lessons
2022
Author(s): Chu Y, He H, Jin L, Wang X, Zhang J, Hao F, Li Y
Using data covering the period from 2015 to 2020, this report explores the successful experiences from leading NEV cities in China and is intended as a guide for other similar cities, both within China and around the world.
Redesigning Ireland’s transport for net zero towards systems that work for people and the planet
2022
Author(s): Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development
The study identifies and recommends transformative policies that can help Ireland transition to sustainable transport systems that work for people and the planet.
Electric motorcycle charging infrastructure road map for Indonesia
2022
Author(s): Asian Development Bank
This report examines how Indonesia can spur a shift to electric motorcycles by developing its motorcycle charging infrastructure.
The economics of electric vehicles for passenger transportation
2021
Author(s): Briceno-Garmendia C, Qiao W, Foster V
The study shows that electric vehicles could be increasingly relevant for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).