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Assessment of Next-Generation Electric Vehicle Technologies
2016
Author(s): Slowik P, Pavlenko N, Lutsey N
This study analyzes emerging light-duty electric vehicle technologies in terms of their performance characteristics and costs.
DC’s Metro Closure Shows Why Creating Trust in Public Transit Matters
2016
Author(s): Dasgupta A
Public transit is essential to an environmentally sustainable urban future. But it requires public confidence in the transit system. To get people out of their personal cars, there needs to be an attractive alternative.
Electric Vehicle Fleet Case Studies
2016
Author(s): Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly popular options in public sector vehicle fleets. EVs have many attractive characteristics including reduced fuel expenses and maintenance costs as well as, significant environmental benefits. Many Chittenden County communities have started to add EV options to their fleets. This report provides an introduction to EVs and real-world results from their applications in Vermon
4 Lessons on Scaling Up Sustainable Transport in US and Chinese Cities
2016
Author(s): Xue L
Transportation is a major source of CO2 emissions in both China and the United States—at 20 percent and 30 percent, respectively. The percentage of people traveling by car is increasing in Chinese cities, rising from 15 percent to 34 percent in Beijing between 2002 and 2013, creating air pollution and fuelling climate change.
Prediction of Availability and Charging Rate at Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
2016
Author(s): Bikcora C, Refa N, Verheijen L, Weiland S
This work investigated several ways to forecast with the available charging rate data from the current PEV charging stations in the Netherlands. To enable better smart charging solutions, this paper investigates the day-ahead probabilistic forecasting of the availability and the charging rate at charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles
This book observes recent research on designing online charging and discharging strategies for mobile electric vehicles (EVs) in smart grid.
This report describes Shell’s understanding of the transition to a lower-carbon energy system. It explains how the organization is driving its business strategy in the context of climate-related risks and opportunities.
Leading Edge of Electric Vehicle Market Development in the United States: An Analysis of California Cities
2016
Author(s): Searle S, Pavlenko N, Lutsey N
This study examines electric vehicle markets at the city level in California in United Stations, in 2015. Along with an analysis of city-level electric vehicle uptake, the authors assess public charging infrastructure, model availability, and other factors to identify leading-edge electric vehicle markets in California.
Potential Users of Electric Mobility in Commercial Transport – Identification and Recommendations
2016
Author(s): Klauenberg J, Rudolph C, Zajicek J
There is a high potential for the use of electric vehicles in commercial transport. Commercial transport is seen as early adopter of electric mobility. But there is lack of knowledge regarding the use of battery electric vehicles for commercial transportation and potential user groups.
Principles for Effective Electric Vehicle Incentive Design
2016
Author(s): Yang Z, Slowik P, Lutsey N, Searle S
This analysis assesses the best practices in the design of electric vehicle incentives, comparing them across major markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.



