Reports
Key issues in LCA methodology for marine fuels
2023
Author(s): Carvalho F, O'Malley J, Osipova L, Pavlenko N
This paper highlights key decisions by comparing the different LCA methodologies of five existing fuel policies and then assessing the life-cycle GHG emissions of four marine fuels—soybean biodiesel, used cooking oil (UCO)-based renewable diesel, e-methanol, and hydrogen—across a variety of LCA scopes and assumptions.
Electric vehicles charging patterns & impact on DISCOMS
2022
Author(s): Ghosh P, Saini VK, Kumar A, Behera A, Dey A, Kumar AK, Goel M, Saini N
This study assesses EV growth in the city till 2030 by surveying EV users in the segments of 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers (Private) and 4-wheelers (Institutional)
Post COVID-19 Green Recovery Assessment of Road Transport- From a Gender Perspective
2023
Author(s): Hoa DX, Quyen NV
This thematic study explores gender perspective in enterprises operating in road transport by assessing their resilience, and application of green and inclusive recovery measures in the post-COVID-19 pandemic.
Opportunities and pathway to decarbonize China’s transportation sector during the fourteenth five-year plan period and beyond
2021
Author(s): Jin L, Shao Z, Mao X, Miller J, He H, Isenstadt A
The study provides China with a technical foundation for consideration of climate goals during the 14th Five-Year-Plan (FYP) period (2021-2025) and over the long term.
Study of electric mobility development in Viet Nam [Nghiên cứu phát triển phương tiện giao thông điện tại Việt Nam]
2021
Author(s): Tue DD, Tuan LA, Lien NTY
This assessment study aims to identify current context, challenges, and opportunities with regards to electric mobility development in order to develop and improve the regulatory framework at both national and local levels.
World energy outlook special report: the role of critical minerals in clean energy transitions
2021
Author(s): International Energy Agency
This World Energy Outlook Special Report provides the most comprehensive analysis to date of the complex links between these minerals and the prospects for a secure, rapid transformation of the energy sector.
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 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.
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.
The main objectives of this study were to conduct the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis of two sets of four-wheelers (4W) vehicles. The vehicle categories were Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), and Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (ICEVs).