Reports
Pathways to Decarbonize the Road Transport Sector in Guangdong, China
2023
Author(s): Miao L, Liu Y, Zeng X, Ren H, Huang Z, Xue L
The results from scenarios analysis for the four regions show that decarbonizing Guangdong’s road transport sector requires synergies between different levels of governments, including Guangdong provincial governments, Guangzhou and Shenzhen municipal government, as well as other municipal governments in Guangdong. The report highlights necessary measures that each group of governments have to take to decarbonize the province’s transport sector.
The ITF Transport Outlook 2023 examines the impacts of different policy measures on global transport demand and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to 2050. The analysis covers the movement of passengers and freight across all transport modes.
Moving Forward Together - Gender-Integrative Approaches for Decarbonising Mobility in Asia
2023
Author(s): Abraham A N, Kratofil J
The study includes gender-sensitive, -responsive and -transformative approaches, concluding that differentiated, interdisciplinary and gender-transformative projects tend to show the best results. The paper ends with several recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders active in the sector.
Vision 2050: Strategies to Align Global Road Transport With Well Below 2°C
2023
Author(s): Sen A, Miller J, Alvarez G, Rodrigues P F
This study emphasizes the effectiveness of ambitious zero-emission vehicle sales and age restrictions on used vehicle sales in significantly reducing cumulative CO2 emissions, along with other strategies to achieve well-below 2°C of warming.
NDCs and Renewable Energy Targets in 2023: Tripling Renewable Power by 2030
2023
Author(s): International Renewable Energy Agency
This report reviews renewable energy targets in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement as of the end of October 2023, ahead of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), and assesses their level of ambition against IRENA’s 1.5°C scenario and the goal of tripling renewables in the power sector by 2030.
Executive Summary: Integration of Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure with Distribution Grid: Global review, India’s Gap Analysis and Way Forward
2023
Author(s): Rather Z, Nath A, Banerjee R (IIT Bombay)
The study focused on EV charging infrastructure, related policy and regulatory measures, grid integration of EVs, and way forward for smooth EV adaption in Indian EV ecosystem.
Recommendations for Seamless Adoption of EV Charging Infrastructure in India
2023
Author(s): Rather Z, Nath A, Banerjee R (IIT Bombay)
The study focuses on EV charging infrastructure, related policy and regulatory measures, grid integration of EVs, and the way forward for smooth EV adaption in the Indian EV ecosystem.
Electricity Grids and Secure Energy Transitions: Enhancing the Foundations of Resilient, Sustainable and Affordable Power Systems
2023
Author(s): International Energy Agency
This report offers a global stocktake of the world’s electricity grids as they stand today, taking a detailed look at grid infrastructure, connection queues, the cost of outages, grid congestion, generation curtailment, and timelines for grid development.
Comparison of the Life-Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Combustion Engine and Electric Passenger Cars in Brazil
2023
Author(s): Mera Z, Bieker G, Rebouças AB, Cieplinski A
The report presents a life-cycle assessment (LCA) of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from passenger cars with different power train technologies in Brazil.
Unlocking Smart Grid Opportunities in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies
2023
Author(s): International Energy Agency
This report provides guidance for energy policy makers on possible ways to enable and drive investments in smart and resilient electricity grids. It also gives suggestions on how to start creating an environment that supports the effective use of innovative digital technologies within the electricity sector.



