This briefing, part one of a two-paper series, compares the market and technological characteristics of electric cars in China and the United States, based on 2015 and 2017 data.

The vehicle population in China grew nearly sevenfold, from 16 million to 108 million, between 2000 and 2012, and this rapid pace will continue for the foreseeable future. This report focuses on means of controlling vehicle tailpipe emissions in the transportation sector.

The report provides an understanding of segment wise propensity to transition to EVs by analyzing use cases and Total Cost of Ownership, and estimates the EV penetration by 2025 and 2030.

Auto-rickshaws or three-wheelers have become a crucial part of the mobility ecosystem in urban India. One of the most economical modes to travel, autos are popular within cities, particularly for the middle class for short and medium-distance trips within a city.

This paper assesses the development of hydrogen fueling infrastructure networks around the world. The authors compile data on the current state of development of fuel cell vehicle technology.

This briefing identifies 20 cities with the highest electric vehicle uptake through 2016 and examines the associated local policies, incentives, and infrastructure that have helped spur electric vehicle sales growth.

This book includes selected papers presented at the KES International Symposium on Smart Transportation Systems (KES STS 2020).

In this briefing, the authors highlight the continued growth in electric vehicle uptake in leading markets, focusing on the 25 metropolitan areas in the world with the highest cumulative passenger electric vehicle sales.

The upfront cost of electric vehicles (EV)s, battery replacement and the distance a vehicle can run on a single charge are the top concerns for people planning to buy EVs, according to a survey by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). This post by The Telegraph India highlights TERI's survey on consumer perception and how it affects the buying decision of a prospective buyer. The survey also found that the ability of EVs to cover a limited distance in comparison to internal combustion engines had an impact on perception and highlighted an important concern. 

The World Resources Institute (WRI) organised a webinar on Electricity Pricing and Charging Strategy for Electric Vehicles in India on March 3, 2020, as a part of the project, "Electric mobility Forum" launched by the vice president of India in 2019. Shakti Foundation is the funding partner of WRI for this project.