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Real-World Use Case for Zero-Emission Trucks: Market Review and Policy Suggestions for Guangdong Province
Batch 1, ICCT, China WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities Batch 1, ICCT, China WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Real-World Use Case for Zero-Emission Trucks: Market Review and Policy Suggestions for Guangdong Province

This working paper examines the zero-emission truck (ZET) market in Guangdong by focusing on promotion policies and technical specifications of top-selling models, and then estimates the total cost of ownership of a real-world use case for zero-emission dump trucks in Guangzhou and Foshan.

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Comparative Analysis of EVs and ICEVs from Resource Efficiency Perspective
Batch 1, India, GIZ, TERI, NITI Aayog WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities Batch 1, India, GIZ, TERI, NITI Aayog WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Comparative Analysis of EVs and ICEVs from Resource Efficiency Perspective

This research publication conducts a detailed comparative analysis to assess various environmental performance of EV’s and ICEV’s (petrol, diesel and CNG) in the 3-Wheeler and 4-Wheeler vehicle segment across its entire life cycle. The study has been analysed using India-specific conditions.

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Overview of Battery Recycling Ecosystem: Stakeholder identification and perspective on Environment, Health & Safety aspects
Batch 1, India, GIZ, NITI Aayog, Deloitte India WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities Batch 1, India, GIZ, NITI Aayog, Deloitte India WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Overview of Battery Recycling Ecosystem: Stakeholder identification and perspective on Environment, Health & Safety aspects

The report serves as a guiding document for the new entities in the battery recycling ecosystem, identifying various stakeholders and their corresponding roles and responsibilities. For these stakeholders, the report discusses permissions required for setting up battery recycling/refurbishing facilities, risks and corresponding mitigation measures, and standard operating procedures for safe handling of batteries.

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Fuel Economy Dataset and Baseline for Passenger Cars under 9 Seats in Viet Nam
Vietnam, Batch 1, GIZ WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities Vietnam, Batch 1, GIZ WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Fuel Economy Dataset and Baseline for Passenger Cars under 9 Seats in Viet Nam

This technical report aims to build up the Fuel Economy (FE) database and the baseline establishment for passenger cars under 9 seats with the most up-to-date information and data available, which would serve as the basis for further development of mandatory FE standards in Viet Nam.

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Post-COVID-19 Green Recovery Assessment of Road Transport - From a Gender Perspective
Vietnam, Batch 1, GIZ WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities Vietnam, Batch 1, GIZ WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Post-COVID-19 Green Recovery Assessment of Road Transport - From a Gender Perspective

The thematic study explores gender perspectives in enterprises operating in road transport by assessing their resilience and the application of green and inclusive recovery measures post COVID-19 pandemic. The study also analyses measures, policies, and strategies toward the goal of net-zero emissions in the transport sector in Viet Nam.

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Fuel consumption from light commercial vehicles in India, fiscal years 2019–20 and 2020–21
Batch 1, India, ICCT WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities Batch 1, India, ICCT WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Fuel consumption from light commercial vehicles in India, fiscal years 2019–20 and 2020–21

This paper is a continuation of the series of working papers on the Indian LCV market, dating back to 2016. it focuses on the N1 (load-carrying LCVs) category of vehicles, which consists of mini trucks and pickups. It includes a brief comparison with the performance of the M1 (passenger cars) category of vehicles

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Cost comparison of battery swapping, point charging, and ICE two-wheelers in India
Batch 1, India, ICCT WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities Batch 1, India, ICCT WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Cost comparison of battery swapping, point charging, and ICE two-wheelers in India

Battery swapping is an innovative electric vehicle refueling model that can be used by vehicles with a detachable battery. This paper evaluates if electric two-wheelers in India with the battery-swapping option have achieved cost parity relative to electric two-wheelers with the point charging option and with conventional gasoline two-wheelers. The results in this working paper show that for all three use cases considered, the electric two-wheelers with point-charging and battery-swapping options are considerably cheaper than the gasoline two-wheeler.

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Market analysis of heavy-duty vehicles in India for fiscal years 2019–20 and 2020–21
Batch 1, India, ICCT WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities Batch 1, India, ICCT WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Market analysis of heavy-duty vehicles in India for fiscal years 2019–20 and 2020–21

Market analyses by vehicle segment, weight category, manufacturer, and engine size are needed to optimize vehicle emission standards and testing requirements. In India, these are largely adopted from Euro standards to fit the Indian landscape, and that was the case with the Bharat Stage (BS) VI regulations that took effect April 1, 2020. The heavy-duty vehicle market saw some big technology changes to meet the new standards, and this paper analyzes the first fiscal year (FY) 2020–21 of BS VI vehicle sales and the last year of sales under the previous BS IV standard, FY 2019–20.

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Evaluation of real-world fuel consumption of light-duty vehicles in China: A 2021 update
China, Batch 1, ICCT WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities China, Batch 1, ICCT WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Evaluation of real-world fuel consumption of light-duty vehicles in China: A 2021 update

The gap between real-world fuel consumption and emissions of carbon dioxide from light-duty vehicles (LDV), and their laboratory values, is increasingly apparent around the world, including in China. This ICCT briefing shows that the accelerated expansion of the gap clearly indicates the need for regulatory changes to reverse the trend and close the gap.

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