Research Papers/Articles
Electric Vehicle Costs and Consumer Benefits in Colorado in the 2020–2030 Time Frame
2018
Author(s): Lutsey N, Nicholas M
This study responds to two Zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) regulation questions: How quickly are electric vehicle costs declining and what are the resulting consumer benefits compared to gasoline vehicles? This paper analyzes these two questions in the context of Colorado’s potential adoption of a zero-emission vehicle regulation for new light-duty vehicles from 2023 through 2030.
Emerging Electric Passenger Car Markets in Europe: Can Poland Lead the Way?
2020
Author(s): Wappelhorst S, Pniewska I
This study provides an overview of policy measures adopted by the national government and local authorities to transition towards electric vehicles. The focus is on passenger cars, which are responsible for 61% of total CO2 emissions from road transport in Europe.
Emerging Policy Approaches to Electrify Ride-Hailing in the United States
2019
Author(s): Slowik P, Pavlenko N, Lutsey N
This briefing identifies emerging policy approaches to support the deployment of electric vehicles within ride-hailing fleets, with a focus on the United States.
Ensuring a Sustainable Supply of Raw Materials for Electric Vehicles : A Synthesis Paper on Raw Material Needs for Batteries and Fuel Cells
2018
Author(s): Agora Verkehrswende
This study examines the supply situation for raw materials required to make electric vehicle batteries and fuel cells and also incorporates the latest findings and data in this area, which have been used to calculate future raw material demand in two different scenarios.
Ensuring Driving on Electricity is Cheaper Than Driving on Gasoline
2018
Author(s): Nicholas M
This study provides a brief overview of the energy cost per mile for a vehicle using gasoline versus the energy cost per mile using electricity in the United States. It highlights the imperative to consider electricity costs for electric vehicles in the context of all competing
Estimating Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Costs Across Major U.S. Metropolitan Areas
2019
Author(s): Nicholas M
This paper analyzes the capital costs of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure needed for public, workplace, and home charging for the most populous 100 metropolitan areas in the United States from 2019 through 2025.
EV-Ready India (Part 1: Value Chain Analysis of State EV Policies)
2019
Author(s): Raman A, Sahay R, Samantray S
This report highlights the immense possibilities for EV value chain growth in India. This report exists to encourage EV adoption and intelligent policy development across the country. The research uses a Value Chain Framework to analyse policies in 10 Indian states, to provide actionable intelligence and recommendations.
Expanding Access to Electric Mobility in the United States
2017
Author(s): Slowik P, Nicholas M
This briefing summarizes policies and actions that are expanding access to electric transportation in the United States. It includes practices that support electric vehicle adoption and broaden awareness about, and access to, electric mobility.
Fuel Price Hikes and Choices for Sustainable Transportation in India
2020
Author(s): Qamar S
This article discuss about the possible impact of a rise in fuel costs, especially diesel and some of the sustainable solutions for the short term and medium-to-long term horizons and also which mode of transportation would suffer most from higher fuel prices in India.
Future of Electric Auto-Rickshaws in India
2020
Author(s): Thakur P, Pal S, Prakash S
Owing to the flexibility, convenience, and affordable prices, informal modes of transportation such as auto-rickshaws, e- rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws, etc. form an integral part of the urban transportation system in India.