Reports
COP28 Tripling Renewable Capacity Pledge: Tracking Countries’ Ambitions and Identifying Policies to Bridge the Gap
2024
Author(s): International Energy Agency
The report provides a global stocktake of governments’ renewable capacity plans, the analysis which covers more than 145 countries explores whether recent trends in the deployment of renewables are in line with government ambitions and the goal of reaching 11000 gigawatts (GW) of capacity by 2030.
Global Electricity Review 2024: world passes 30% renewable electricity milestone
2024
Author(s): Wiatros-Motyka M, Fulghum N, Jones D
The report analyses electricity data from 215 countries, including the latest 2023 data for 80 countries representing 92% of global electricity demand. The analysis also includes data for 13 geographic and economic groupings, such as Africa, Asia, the EU and the G7. It also dives deeper into the top six CO2 emitting countries and regions, which account for over 72% of global power sector emissions, and the Annex gives an overview of 25 other countries that are significant polluters.
Market Assessment for Intercity Electric Buses in India
2024
Author(s): Gadepalli R, Kachhal A, Dandekar T, Madhumitha V
The findings from this study provide necessary inputs for operators, OEMs, and financing entities deploying e-buses in the intercity market and can be built upon to advance the e-bus adoption mandate across India.
The report provides a full update on the investment picture in 2023 and an initial reading of the emerging picture for 2024.
Assessment of Real-world Passenger Vehicle and Taxi Emissions in Mexico City
2024
Author(s): Meyer M, Pineda L, Jimenez C, Dallmann T
This study evaluates real-world emissions from passenger vehicles, taxis, and light-duty trucks in the Mexico City and the surrounding region, assessing carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and UV smoke.
The report shows in a dynamic global landscape, most countries are progressing in the energy transition, with the centre of gravity moving towards developing nations.
Toward Greener and More Sustainable Freight Rail: Comparing Freight Rail Systems and Services In the United States and China
2024
Author(s): Shao Z, Niu T, Yan J
This analysis of the China and U.S. freight railways focused on the managing structure, physical infrastructure, and major policy guidance of the two systems. While the network and facilities are relatively similar, notable differences exist in their managing framework.
Electric Vehicle Demand Incentives in India: The FAME II Scheme and Considerations for a Potential Next Phase
2024
Author(s): Kohli S
This study offers insights on the second phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME), India’s flagship electric vehicle (EV) promotion program, and presents policy considerations for future demand incentives and other government support for EV adoption.
Unlocking System Savings with Flexible EV Charging: Lessons from Colorado
2024
Author(s): Farnsworth D, Enterline S, Basma H, Kadoch C
This global study assess the economic and environmental benefits of managing EV charging in the four largest global EV markets: China, the United States, Europe and India.
Techno-economic Feasibility Analysis of Zero-Emission Trucks in Urban and Regional Delivery Use Cases: A Case Study of Guangdong Province, China
2024
Author(s): Chen K, Xue L
To tackle small fleet operators’ concerns and accelerate zero-emission truck (ZET) adoption, the study assessed the techno-economic feasibility of ZETs over the time frame of 2022‒2030 across use cases in different model years (MYs) for Shenzhen and Foshan in Guangdong Province.