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The World Resources Institute (WRI) India explored how the workforce in India should transition to new skills to make electric vehicles in the country by talking with Dr KP Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India.
Proceedings of the 55th ISOCARP World Planning Congress 2019
2019
Author(s): Juvara M, Ledwon S (Eds.)
Proceedings of the 55th ISOCARP World Planning Congress 2019 published Research Paper, Case Study Report, and session proposal presented during the Congress' theme – Beyond the Metropolis.
Fuel economy in major car markets: technology and policy drivers 2005-2017
2019
Author(s): International Energy Agency
The report looks at fuel economy development in the period 2005-2017 for the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI). It shows that the average amount of fuel required to travel 100 km improved by 1.3% in 2016 and 2017, down from 2% per year between 2013 and 2015. Important drivers for this slowdown are declining shares of diesel vehicles, mostly replaced by gasoline despite fast-growing shares of electrified vehicles and a continued appetite for larger vehicles.
India’s Energy and Emissions Outlook: Results from India Energy Model
2019
Author(s): Simi Thambi S , Anindya Bhatacharya A , Fricko O
In this paper, using a bottom- up energy systems model, the authors present a modeling based approach to understand the future development of India’s complex energy system.
This book presents everything potential buyers need to know to make the best choice, considering important factors such as the cost of maintaining and operating an electric vehicle, and the potential challenges including the importance of checking the location of charging stations in your neighborhood and near your workplace.
A Review of Lithium-Ion Battery for Electric Vehicle Applications and Beyond
2019
Author(s): Chen W, Liang J, Yang Z, Li G
This paper reviews recent research and developments of lithium-ion battery used in EVs. Widely used methods of battery sorting are presented.
The World Resources Institute (WRI) conducted an interview with Mr. Sohinder Gill, CEO of Hero Electric and Director General of the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Manufacturers (SMEV), India to talk about challenges in the EV sector and the way forward.
The World Resources Institute (WRI) tried to get answers to E-mobility related questions In conversation with Mr Saurabh Kumar, Managing Director, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL).
The JRC report “The future of road transport - Implications of automated, connected, low-carbon and shared mobility” looks at some main enablers of the transformation of road transport, such as data governance, infrastructures, communication technologies and cybersecurity, and legislation.
Assessing Ride-Hailing Company Commitments to Electrification
2019
Author(s): Slowik P, Fedirko L, Lutsey N
This briefing assesses and summarizes electric vehicle adoption among five of the world’s largest ride-hailing companies i.e. Didi Chuxing (Didi), Grab, Lyft, Ola, and Uber. It discusses company-specific electric vehicle adoption, plans for future growth, and catalogues the unique actions that companies are exploring to promote electric ride-hailing on their platforms.



