Research Papers/Articles
Are Shared Electric Scooters Competing with Buses? A Case Study in Indianapolis
2021
Author(s): Luo H, Zhang Z, Gkritza K, Cai H
This study proposes a modeling framework to identify the potential impacts of e-scooter trips on the existing bus system, considering the spatiotemporal availability of bus service.
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.
The Potential of Vehicle-to-Grid To Support the Energy Transition: A Case Study on Switzerland
2021
Author(s): Di Natale L, Funk L, Rüdisüli M, Svetozarevic B, Pareschi G, Heer P, Sansavini G
In this study, the authors analyze the concurrent electrification of the mobility sector and investigate the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on energy systems with a large share of renewable energy sources.
Smarter Charging: Power Allocation Accounting for Travel Time of Electric Vehicle Drivers
2021
Author(s): Fridgen G, Thimmel M, Weibelzahl M, Wolf L
Growing electric vehicle (EV) dissemination will increase charging infrastructure installation at home. Similar daily routines are associated with high peak loads due to simultaneous EV charging.
Well-to-Wheel Climate Performance of Gas and Electric Vehicles in Europe
2021
Author(s): Gustafsson M, Svensson N, Eklund M, Fredriksson Möller B
This paper analyzes the well-to-wheel climate performance of gas and electric vehicles in Europe, taking into account the share of biomethane in vehicle gas as well as the production systems for biomethane and electricity in different countries.
Decentralized Assignment of Electric Vehicles at Charging Stations Based on Personalized Cost Functions and Distributed Ledger Technologies
2021
Author(s): Moschella M, Ferraro P, Crisostomi E, Shorten R
In this article, the authors propose a stochastic decentralized algorithm to recommend the most convenient charging station (CS) to plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) that need charging.
Vehicle Energy Consumption in Python (Vencopy): Presenting and Demonstrating an Open-Source Tool To Calculate Electric Vehicle Charging Flexibility
2021
Author(s): Wulff N, Miorelli F, Gils HC, Jochem P
Rising electric loads necessitate energy system models that integrate their unique demand and potential flexibility as electric car fleets expand. Rising electric loads necessitate energy system models that integrate their unique demand and potential flexibility as electric car fleets expand.