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When Does Electrifying Shared Mobility Make Economic Sense?
2019
Author(s): Pavlenko N, Slowik P, Lutsey N
This working paper assesses the timing of cost-effectively electrifying shared mobility fleets in U.S. cities, with a focus on ride-hailing. The authors develop a total cost of operation metric for conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicles in eight U.S. cities.
This 2019 report is the 14th edition of the Renewables Global Status Report (GSR), which has been produced annually since 2005 (with the exception of 2008). The GSR aims to give accurate estimates of capacity additions and totals, as well as of electricity, heat and transport fuel production in the focus year.
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Vehicle Registration Tax as a Policy Instrument to Help Reduce CO2 Emissions and Fuel Consumption in Turkey
2019
Author(s): Şenzeybek M, Mock P
The registration tax on new passenger cars in Turkey has a strong impact on consumer purchase behavior and vehicle market structure by effectively limiting 96% of the fleet to engines of less than 1.6l displacement.
Upgrading in the Indian Automobile Sector: The Role of Lead Firms
2018
Author(s): Ray S, Miglani S
The Indian automobile industry has come a long way since its inception. This paper has made an attempt to identify the role of lead firms in mapping the activities related to upgrading. Upgrading refers to the process through which firms may move up the value chain.
COP 26 Webinar Series: Future of E-Mobility in India: Strategies to Drive Demand
2020
Author(s): The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
This webinar by the British High Commission (BHC) and TERI, discussed ways to boost clean and resilient economic recovery through an e-mobility revolution in India. The discussions explored the following: 1. How to generate demand for electric vehicles using innovative awareness campaign strategies, policies, technologies and financial models? 2. How to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility through partnership models reflecting international best practices?
This briefing summarizes data on the development of the electric vehicle market in California through 2016. It quantifies electric vehicle market growth across California cities and metropolitan areas and provides broader context.
Update on the Global Transition to Electric Vehicles Through 2019
2020
Author(s): Cui H, Hall D, Lutsey N
This briefing provides an update on market and policy developments through the end of 2019 related to the global transition to electric vehicles. It provides a summary of vehicle electrification goals set by major markets globally, actions adopted to achieve those goals, and progress toward those goals.
Update on Electric Vehicle Costs in the United States Through 2030
2019
Author(s): Lutsey N, Nicholas N
This working paper assesses battery electric vehicle costs in the 2020–2030 time frame, using the best battery pack and electric vehicle component cost data available through 2018. The assessment analyzes the timing for price parity for representative electric cars, crossovers, and sport utility vehicles compared to their conventional gasoline counterparts in the U.S. light-duty vehicle market.