This report provides a global assessment of charging infrastructure deployment practices, challenges, and emerging best practices in major electric vehicle markets. Although most early adopters charge their vehicles at home, public charging is an important part of the...
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Developing hydrogen fueling infrastructure for fuel cell vehicles: A status update
This paper assesses the development of hydrogen fueling infrastructure networks around the world. We compile data on the current state of development of fuel cell vehicle technology. We summarize research on hydrogen fueling infrastructure, technology pathways,...
Transitioning to zero-emission heavy-duty freight vehicles
In this report, we assess zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle technology to support decarbonization of the freight sector. We compare the evolution of heavy-duty diesel, diesel hybrid, natural gas, fuel cell, and battery electric technologies in the 2025-2030 timeframe....
Literature review of electric vehicle consumer awareness and outreach
This paper reviews current practices by national and subnational governments around the world that aim to increase consumer awareness, understanding, and exposure to electric vehicles. It summarizes the literature that identifies and examines the importance of...
Literature review on power utility best practices regarding electric vehicles
This literature review analyzes current practices of electric power utilities to plan for the increased deployment of electric vehicles. The review summarizes a wide array of projects, initiatives, and examples where electric power utilities are helping to pave the...
Evolution of incentives to sustain the transition to a global electric vehicle fleet
This report assesses near-term electric vehicle market trends to inform on how governments might optimally evolve their electric vehicle incentive programs to sustain market growth. We analyze prevailing per-vehicle purchasing incentives and how government outlays...
Assessment of next-generation electric vehicle technologies
This report analyzes emerging electric vehicle technologies in terms of the models offered, electric range, battery capacity, and battery cost across major global markets. The analysis is based on public automaker and supplier announcements, as well as research by...
Principles for effective electric vehicle incentive design
Faced with declining air quality and their own climate goals, many governments around the world have sought to accelerate the market for electric vehicles. There are various tools used by the governments to promote electric vehicles, but because the upfront costs of...
Global climate change mitigation potential from a transition to electric vehicles
Many governments have announced climate change mitigation commitments that include national or regional commitments to reduce their carbon emissions in the 2025-2035 timeframe. These commitments tend not to have detailed sector-specific, technology-specific...
Transition to a global zero-emission vehicle fleet
Governments around the world are seeking to promote electric vehicles to reduce oil consumption, climate-related emissions, and local air pollution, and to stake out an industrial leadership position in the new advanced technology. These efforts are increasingly...