Research Papers/Articles
A Review on Drive Train Technologies for Passenger Electric Vehicles
2021
Author(s): Wahid MR, Budiman BA, Joelianto E, Aziz M
This paper presents an overview of the electric vehicle (EV) drive train types, including their architecture with the benefits and drawbacks of each type. The aim is to summarize the recent progress of EV technology that always continues to be updated.
Evaluating Environmental Impacts and Economic Performance of Remanufacturing Electric Vehicle Lithium-Ion Batteries
2021
Author(s): Yu M, Bai B, Xiong S, Liao X
This paper employs a life-cycle model and a process-based cost model to evaluate the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water consumption, and the related costs of remanufacturing LIBs within the context of China, which is the biggest EV producer.
Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure in Turkey: An Overview
2021
Author(s): Gönül Ö, Duman AC, Güler Ö
This study presents an overview of Turkey's position in EV technology. The current EV, charging infrastructure, battery market, EV-related regulations, research and development (R & R&D) activities, and industry in the country are evaluated.
Designing the Next Generation of Federal Tax Credits for Low-Carbon Technologies
2021
Author(s): Saha D, Shrestha R, Feldmann J
This working paper evaluates key considerations for the next generation of federal tax credits that can incentivize innovation and accelerate the deployment of low-carbon and clean energy technologies across the U.S. power, transportation, industrial, and buildings sectors.
Impact-Driven Investing in New Mobility Enterprises: Perspectives From Kampala, Uganda, and Hyderabad, India
2021
Author(s): Tun T H, Fried T, Kanuri C, Oursler A, Davidson A, Welle B
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the compatibility between impact investing and the mobility sector, and identify opportunities and barriers to amplifying net-positive impacts among new mobility enterprises, illustrated through two case cities of Kampala, Uganda, and Hyderabad, India.
Electrifying Ride-Hailing in the United States, Europe, and Canada: How To Enable Ride-Hailing Drivers To Switch to Electric Vehicles
2021
Author(s): Lazer L, Wachche S, Sclar R, Cassius S
This paper identifies the largest barriers that prevent ride-hailing drivers from accessing EVs and analyzes ways that governments, industry and other stakeholders can tackle those barriers. It includes city scorecards that evaluate 10 U.S., European and Canadian cities on their progress towards dismantling these barriers, using an original WRI methodology and data from Uber.
Pole-Mounted Electric Vehicle Charging: Preliminary Guidance for a Low-Cost and More Accessible Public Charging Solution for U.S. Cities
2021
Author(s): Werthmann E, Kothari V
In the United States, PMCs are a solution growing in popularity, but there remains uncertainty regarding best practices and guidance for cities interested in assessing its feasibility. This paper aims to fill that gap and encourage cities to assess feasibility of PMCs in their local context.
Charging Stations-Oriented Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy Based on Battery Characteristics
2021
Author(s): Sun L, Chen Y, Li W, Deng Q
This paper proposes an innovative charge scheduling method that could significantly improve electric vehicle (EV) users' charging experience with the nowadays battery technology.
A Physical Allocation Method for Comparative Life Cycle Assessment: A Case Study of Repurposing Australian Electric Vehicle Batteries
2021
Author(s): Wilson N, Meiklejohn E, Overton B, Robinson F, Farjana SH, Li W, Staines J
This paper presents a novel physical allocation method based on the critical performance criteria: remaining capacity, module retention rate, and repurposed electric vehicle battery lifetime (second life).
Is Resale Anxiety an Obstacle to Electric Vehicle Adoption? Results From a Survey Experiment in Switzerland
2021
Author(s): Brückmann G, Wicki M, Bernauer T
Resale anxiety is one of the most often cited but understudied potential barriers to BEV adoption. This paper focuses on a particular perceived financial obstacle-resale value anxiety.



