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Decarbonisation pathways and how finance can accelerate the business transition to a low-carbon economy in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area
2023
Author(s): Huang Z, Zhang D, Li X, Jiang X, Cui Y, Liu Y, Zeng X, Lu L, Yu B, Miao L, Hu X, Chow K, Chan L, Li W He J
This report aims to connect decarbonization solutions with the finance required to accelerate the net-zero transition in the GBA, to analyse macro pathways for the whole GBA and specific decarbonisation pathways for the key energy-consuming sectors. This report estimates how much investment will be required and how finance can accelerate the business transition to a low-carbon economy as well.
Can the Equitable Roll Out of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure be Achieved?
2023
Author(s): Hopkins E, Potoglou D, Orford S, Cipcigan L
The aims and novelty of this study is to synthesize evidence on social equity in the various aspects of EV charging infrastructure provision and to set an agenda for centering social equity in the debate.
Impact of Vehicle Purchase Tax Exemption on Electric Vehicle Sales: Evidence from China's Automotive Industry
2023
Author(s): Liu Z
The authors developed a DiD framwork to exploit exogenous changes by exempting vehicle purchase tax in China.
Patterns, No Patterns, that is the Question: Quantifying Users’ Electric Vehicle Charging
2023
Author(s): Khaleghikarahrodi M, Macht G A
This study investigates EV charging events with a primary focus on the users' charging patterns.
Technical and Economic Aspects of Battery Reuse
2023
Author(s): Sinha S J (NITI Aayog), Teja T (NITI Aayog), Sharma G (NITI Aayog), Mandal A (Deloitte India), Dikshit C (Deloitte India), Singha H (Deloitte India), Parihar A (Deloitte India), Tripathy A (Deloitte India), Mohapatra P (Deloitte India), Jain P (Deloitte India), Mishra S (Deloitte India), Bhagyasree (GIZ), Zhimomi T (GIZ)
This report intends to establish the environmental benefits of battery reuse, review models which can determine the fitness of batteries for battery reuse and establish the economic feasibility of battery reuse as a business.
Green finance for Asian state-owned enterprises: an opportunity to accelerate the green transition
2023
Author(s): Asian Development Bank
This report reveals how state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Asia's emerging economies can play a key role in helping to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, by using green bonds to upgrade their economic activities from polluting to green.
The Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2023 report, now in its 11th year, highlights the technologies set to positively impact society within the next three to five years. This comprehensive report goes beyond listing the top 10 technologies and their associated risks and opportunities. It provides a qualitative assessment of each technology's potential impact on people, the planet, prosperity, industry and equity.
This edition of the report refocuses on the need for urgent action towards the transition. Despite making progress on decarbonization and improving on infrastructure, the world still falls short of achieving balanced progress on all aspects of the energy triangle.
Sustainable Transportation Capabilities and Impacts of the USAID-NREL Partnership
2023
Author(s): National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) partner to support developing countries in achieving their sustainable transportation goals.
Real-world performance of battery electric passenger cars in China: energy consumption, range, and charging patterns
2023
Author(s): Jin L, Wang S, He H
Analyzes the performance of 10 popular battery electric passenger car models in five cities in China using real-world operations data from 2021.