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Review and Comparative Analysis of In-Use Vehicle Emission Control Programs in Guangdong Province
2015
Author(s): Yang Z, Qiu Y, Muncrief R
This report summarizes best practices for these in-use control programs, and is intended to serve as guidelines for policymakers seeking to design, implement, and improve their programs at the local level.
Advances in Battery Technologies for Electric Vehicles
2015
Author(s): Scrosati B, Garche J, Tillmetz W
Advances in Battery Technologies for Electric Vehicles provides an in-depth look into the research being conducted on the development of more efficient batteries capable of long distance travel.
Policy Strategies for an Emergent Technology: Lessons From the Analysis of EV-Policy in 8 North- European Countries
2015
Author(s): van der Steen M, van Schelven RM, van Deventer P, van Twist M, Kotter R
This paper presents data from a comparative study of EV-policies in eight different North-European countries, which maps out all of the policies of these countries that target passenger vehicles, chargers, and policies that target the e-mobility eco-system or supporting network, in time-period 2012-2014.
This case study uses examples of international best practices and therefore gives an overview of the challenges sustainable urban transport faces in the MENA region and offers possible solutions.
Review of Beijing’s Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Emission Control Programs
2015
Author(s): Yang Z, Wang H, Shao Z, Muncrief R
This white paper provides a summary overview and cost-benefit analysis of Beijing’s vehicle emission control programs, including new-vehicle emission standards, fuel quality standards, in-use vehicle emission control efforts, and other programs, such as alternative fuel vehicles and population control.
Review of Current Practices and New Developments in Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Programs
2015
Author(s): Posada F, Yang Z, Muncrief R
The purpose of an inspection and maintenance (I/M) program is to identify high-emitting vehicles and mitigate their impact on air quality and climate. I/M programs require vehicle owners to regularly subject their vehicles to a certified emissions test.
The report presents a statistical portrait of passenger car, light commercial and heavy-duty vehicle fleets in the European Union (EU) from 2001 to 2014. The focus is on vehicle technologies, fuel consumption, and emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is one of the oldest regional economic communities on the African continent. It has developed into a progressive regional institution providing guidance to 15 member states, covering a wide range of economic, social and geographic characteristics.
Potential low carbon fuel supply to the Pacific Coast region of North America
2015
Author(s): Malins C, Lutsey N, Galarza S, Shao Z, Searle S, Chudziak C, Berg M
Evaluates potential low-carbon fuel deployment in the 2015–2030 timeframe and finds that the policy goals of British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington are simultaneously achievable.
Placement of Loading Stations for Electric Vehicles: No Detours Necessary!
2015
Author(s): Funke S, Nusser A, Storandt S
In this paper, the authors consider the problem of placing as few loading stations as possible so that on any shortest path there are sufficiently many not to run out of energy. The authors show how to model this problem and introduce heuristics which provide close-to-optimal solutions even in large road networks.



