Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is a key requirement for the transition to electric mobility. Governments, private companies, utilities, and automakers are investing heavily in charging infrastructure and are focused on maximizing their investment. However,...
2017
COP23: Paving the way for zero-emission vehicles with infrastructure
Transitioning entirely to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) will be critical to achieve long-term climate stabilization goals. With rapid urbanization, growing air pollution, concerns about fossil fuel, and the availability of inexpensive renewables, governments around...
Roundtable discussion: Transitioning to zero-emission heavy-duty freight vehicles
While the early steps in the transition to zero-emission cars and buses are underway, there are broader and more complex questions about how to decarbonize heavy-duty freight vehicles. Zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle technologies are under development in prototype...
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,...
Emerging best practices for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
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...
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....
2017 ZEV Alliance Annual Assembly
On 18-19 May 2017, the ZEV Alliance met in Amsterdam for its second annual in-person Assembly. The ZEV Alliance governments discussed progress and challenges in the implementation of their respective ZEV action plans. The discussion topics included technology trends,...
8th Annual EV/VE Conference and Trade Show
The EV/VE Conference and Trade Show is a highly respected event in the EV industry in Canada. The theme for the 2017 conference is “Smart e-Mobility”: tomorrow’s electric drive will consider the whole EV ecosystem, including optimal utilization of EV fleets, connected...
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...
