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Global EV Outlook 2020
…to inform policy makers and stakeholders that consider policy frameworks and market systems for electric vehicle adoption.
This edition also features an update on the performance and costs of batteries. It further extends the life cycle analysis conducted in Global EV Outlook 2019, assessing the technologies and policies that will be needed to ensure that EV battery end-of-life treatment contributes to the fullest extent to sustainability and CO2 emissions reductions objectives. Finally, it analyses how off-peak electricity demand charging, dynamic controlled charging (V1G) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) could mitigate the impact of EVs on peak demand…
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Unlocking the Economic Potential of Rooftop Solar PV in India
…can be introduced in India to achieve quick acceleration of RTS deployment?
5. How can residential and small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) consumers be effectively encouraged to invest in RTS?
6. How can a holistic policy approach for all distributed energy resources (DERs) be adopted to maximise the value of RTS in combination with electric vehicles (EVs) and storage? Executive summary The rooftop solar photovoltaic (RTS) sector plays a crucial role in achieving India’s ambitious renewable energy targets by 2022 and beyond. However, the progress of residential, commercial and industrial applications has been slow compared with utility-scale… -
Transitioning India’s Road Transport Sector
Realising climate and air quality benefits India aims to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2070 – a demanding task given the country’s ambitious sustainable development objectives. Road transport currently accounts for a relatively small share in national CO2 emissions, but as India seeks to satisfy the mobility needs of its growing, urbanising and rapidly developing population, energy demand and CO2 emissions from the sector could double by 2050, locking in emissions and putting at risk the achievement of the long-term climate goal. This report, prepared at the request of India’s public think tank NITI Aayog, provides a…
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E4 Country Profile: Energy Efficiency in South Africa
…In the EWS Scenario, CO2 emissions could also be reduced to 25% below current levels by 2040. The opportunities to increase energy efficiency based on the Efficient World Scenario are:In transport, implementing vehicle efficiency standards would help unlock the greatest efficiency gains. Detailed analysis suggests that about 11 MtCO2 could be avoided by 2050, with a fuel economy standard of 95 gCO2/km.In industry, implementing MEPS for electric motors, a policy planned for the industry and mining sectors, will be an important first step to unlocking greater efficiency gains. Complementing this with measures that extend to the wider…
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Fuel economy in India
…are being replaced by gasoline vehicles. In 2017, diesel powertrains were 47% of LDV sales, and in 2019 were 40%, while gasoline powertrains grew to be 57% of LDV sales. Sales shares of electric, plug-in and hybrid vehicles remained negligible in 2019. Further, average LDV weight has increased 13% since 2005 in India, reaching 1 129 kg in 2019. City cars held a 55% sales share in 2019, while the share of SUVs/pick-ups grew from 17% in 2005 to 31% in 2019. Overview of current fuel economy policy Since 2014, India imposed passenger vehicle fuel-efficiency standards…
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Fuel economy in South Africa
…35% in 2019. Minimal uptake of electric, plug-in and hybrid vehicle is apparent in South Africa, with a combined sales share of less than 1% in 2019. Overview of current fuel economy policy South Africa currently does not have fuel economy or CO2 emissions standards for LDVs. Instead, South Africa has imposed consumer fuel economy and CO2 emissions labeling since 2008 and a differentiated vehicle registration tax applied to vehicles with a CO2 emissions levels exceeding 120 g/km. Currently, there are no national level tax rebates, financial incentives or subisidies for purchases of electric vehicles, although incentives exist…
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E4 Country Profile: Energy Efficiency in India
…standards and building codes in some states, coupled with growing energy access and new construction, resulted in policy coverage in the buildings sector of 13% in 2018. In the transport sector, the implementation of passenger car and heavy-duty vehicle standards increased the policy coverage to 6% in 2018. Ambitious plans have also been developed to increase the penetration of electric vehicles. Energy efficiency opportunities Under the Efficient World Scenario, the increase in energy demand could be limited to just 82% between now and 2040, as opposed to more than doubling in the NPS. This would avoid 10 EJ of…
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Implementing Clean Energy Transitions
…in order to assess where gaps may arise and help governments and policymakers to explore other international policy experiences.The library groups transport policies within three overarching categories:Regulation, incl. standards and mandates: This includes fuel-economy standards, emission standards, blending mandates, charging standards and EV mandates. Incentives: This includes for both cases incentives for electric vehicle, modal shift, biofuels and scrappage schemes. Fuel excise taxes and carbon pricing are also included in this category.Information: This includes policies and initiatives focused on informing consumers, training, and networking.This library builts on the joint IEA/IRENA Policy and Measures database…
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The Future of Petrochemicals
…They are also found in many parts of the modern energy system, including solar panels, wind turbine blades, batteries, thermal insulation for buildings, and electric vehicle parts.The Future of Petrochemicals takes a close look at the consequences of growing demand for these products, and what we can do to accelerate a clean energy transition for the petrochemical industry. Watch the Future of Petrochemicals press webinar Key findings Demand for petrochemicals is surging... Already a major component of the global energy system, the importance of petrochemicals is continuing to grow. Demand for plastics – the most familiar group of petrochemical products – has…
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Advancing Decarbonisation through Clean Electricity Procurement
The number of corporations announcing clean electricity pledges has increased substantially in recent years, with many companies setting specific goals to meet some or all of their electricity demand with clean supply. These goals can support new capacity in clean generation, helping to boost overall shares in power systems. Increasingly, clean electricity goals can be specified in different ways; this can have implications for the clean technologies procured, the amount and location of procurement, and the resulting emissions reduction. In some regions, corporates have a range of options to choose from when purchasing clean electricity; in other regions, legal and…
