Digital Library on Green Mobility

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Research Papers/Articles
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

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How Battery Storage Can Help Charge the Electric-Vehicle Market

2018

Author(s): Knupfer S, Noffsinger J, Sahdev S

Electric vehicles are beginning to win considerable attention but are still rarely sighted on American roads. McKinsey estimates that there could be ten to eleven million battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on US roads by 2030.

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Research Papers/Articles
Lessons Learned on Early Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Deployments

2018

Author(s): Nicholas M, Hall D

This white paper provides an overview of electric vehicle fast charging installed around the world and the lessons to be learned thus far. The authors review future-looking studies in the context of current deployments to interpret what the future might hold for the number of fast chargers needed going forward.

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Research Papers/Articles
Modernizing Vehicle Regulations for Electrification

2018

Author(s): Lutsey N

This briefing summarizes existing practices and develops design principles related to adapting vehicle efficiency and CO2 standards in the 2020–2030 timeframe to enable a long-term transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).

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This presentation by François Cuenot, Vehicle Regulations and Transport Innovation Section, Mechanical Engineer (Secretary of the Working Party on Pollution and Energy, GRPE) elaborates the activities, scope and organization of WP.29 (Working Party 29) along with the tools of WP.29.

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Opinions/Videos
Low Carbon Road Operation - Electric Road System

2018

Author(s): Jacob B

This presentation by Bernard Jacob, Scientific Division, IFSTTAR Technical Committee B4, PIARC highlights about the ERS Technologies, projects and the benefits of ERS.

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Reports
Renewables 2018 Global Status Report

2018

Author(s): REN21

The year 2017 was another record-breaking one for renewable energy, characterised by the largest ever increase in renewable power capacity, falling costs, increases in investment and advances in enabling technologies.

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Opinions/Videos
IRU Academy – Fuel efficiency training

2018

Author(s): Smith A

This Presentation by Acacia Smith, Manager – Environmental Affairs, IRU (International Road Transport Union) is a result of iIRU's voluntary commitment to reduce CO2 emissions by means of promoting Eco-driving.  This presentation contains Individual training reports to promote ECO-driving Course for all professional drivers to make them aware of road conditions and the impact of their driving style on vehicle efficiency.

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Reports
Goods on the Move

2018

Author(s): NITI Aayog, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)

Improving efficiency of the logistics sector is of high importance for the country’s economy as it boosts economic growth, grows exports through global supply chains and generates employment.

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Reports
2018 SADC Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Status Report

2018

Author(s): Stiles G, Murove C

The 2018 SADC Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Status Report builds on the initial status report for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) issued by REN21 in 2015.