Research Papers/Articles
Europe’s CO2 Emission Performance Standards for New Passenger Cars: Lessons from 2020 and Future Prospects
2021
Author(s): Wappelhorst S, Tietge U, Bieker G, Mock P
This paper reviews recent developments in the European passenger car market and assesses the implications for the proposed post-2021 CO2 emissions targets.
Infrastructure to Support a 100% Zero-Emission Tractor-Trailer Fleet in the United States by 2040
2021
Author(s): Minjares R, Rodríguez F, Sen A, Braun C
This analysis estimates the number of charging points and hydrogen refueling stations needed to enable the transition to 100 percent sales of zero-emission Class 7 and Class 8 tractor-trailers by 2040 in the United States.
Alternative Transport Fuels Elements of the European Union’s “Fit for 55” Package
2021
Author(s): Searle S
The European Commission recently released a number of policy proposals in its “Fit for 55” package, aimed at achieving the European Union’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% in 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
Stochastic Analysis of Future Scenarios for Battery Electric Vehicle Deployment and the Upgrade of the Electricity Generation System in Spain
2021
Author(s): Fernández RA
This study analyzes the current and future impacts caused by uncontrolled electric vehicle charging activities on the electrical grid in terms of the possibility of having an undetermined number of electric vehicles plugged in at the same time.
Load Profile Modeling of Plug-In Electric Vehicles: Realistic and Ready-to-Use Benchmark Test Data
2021
Author(s): Almutairi A, Alyami S
In this paper, realistic and ready-to-use load profiles for PEVs are developed by considering vehicle mobility, charging infrastructure, and the market share of PEVs.
Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicle Fleets With Vehicle-to-Grid Capability: Economic Viability and Environmental Co-Benefits
2021
Author(s): Liao Z, Taiebat M, Xu M
This paper examines the economic and environmental co-benefits of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) services in shared autonomous electric vehicles (SAEV) fleets, using results from operational simulations in a mid-size city (Ann Arbor, MI).
Consumer Preferences for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles and Deployment of the Charging Infrastructure: A Case Study of Lebanon
2021
Author(s): Jreige M, Abou-Zeid M, Kaysi I
This case study investigates consumer preferences and stakeholders’ interests regarding hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) in the Greater Beirut Area (GBA) in Lebanon where the market for these vehicle types is still nascent.
On the Selection of Charging Facility Locations for EV-Based Ride-Hailing Services: A Computational Case Study
2021
Author(s): Anastasiadis E, Angeloudis P, Ainalis D, Ye Q, Hsu P-Y, Karamanis R, Macias JE, Stettler M
The uptake of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is rapidly changing the landscape of urban mobility services. Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) have been following this trend by increasing the number of EVs in their fleets.
A Green Logistics Solution for Last-Mile Deliveries Considering E-Vans and E-Cargo Bikes
2021
Author(s): Caggiani L, Colovic A, Prencipe LP, Ottomanelli M
Every day, city logistics faces environmental challenges in promoting and sustaining a cleaner transportation environment that prioritises emissions, traffic noise, and congestion reduction.
Scootin’ in the Rain: Does Weather Affect Micromobility?
2021
Author(s): Noland RB
The usage of shared e-scooters, dockless e-bikes, and docked bicycles are correlated with weather conditions to examine the relative impact on each mode, precisely the number of trips taken, their duration, and distance.