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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pierre Laffont, E. Owen D. Waygood, Zachary Patterson
Summary: Research in Quebec province shows that in order to meet emission reduction targets, approximately 49% to 73% of the fleet would need to be converted to electric vehicles. The number of vehicle replacements depends on the strategy used, but the necessity of replacing vehicles is significant.
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Environmental Sciences
Alexandra Maertz, Patrick Ploetz, Patrick Jochem
Summary: Plug-in electric vehicles are a promising option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector, but the environmental assessment needs to consider the changing carbon emissions in electricity provision, and the issue of up-stream emissions remains unresolved. Research findings suggest that early adoption of PEVs is the most effective way to utilize the remaining carbon budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Sebastian Ibarra-Gutierrez, Jocelyn Bouchard, Marcel Laflamme, Konstantinos Fytas
Summary: Quebec's abundant lithium resources and potential for development make it possible to produce a significant amount of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The province's low emission factor of electricity production allows local production of lithium-ion batteries in Quebec to have an advantage in reducing CO2 emissions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Adekunle Mofolasayo
Summary: Efforts to improve air quality and address global warming have led to increased interest in transportation mediums that do not produce emissions. However, some of these mediums rely on an electricity grid that emits greenhouse gases. This study compared the emissions of electric and fossil-powered vehicles, taking into account both tailpipe emissions and indirect emissions from the electricity grid. The findings suggest that the emissions of electric vehicles are not always lower than those of fossil-powered vehicles when the electricity is not sourced from renewable energy. Further research opportunities exist in renewable and clean energy technologies for various operations.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sara Talita Sales Silva, Regina Mambeli Barros, Ivan Felipe Silva dos Santos, Adriele Maria de Cassia Crispim, Geraldo Lucio Tiago Filho, Electo Eduardo Silva Lora
Summary: This study evaluated the technical and economic feasibility of using biomethane produced from landfills to supply vehicles in southeastern Brazil, showing its potential as an alternative to fossil fuels and its contribution to developing the national biomethane market.
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Energy & Fuels
Zixian Liu
Summary: Environmental pollution and the global scarcity of fossil fuels are worsening. This study measures the causal relationship between the rise in new energy vehicle sales and the exemption of vehicle purchase tax, using a difference-in-differences analysis. The research shows that the policy has increased electric car sales by an average of 177.3% and highlights the significance of regulations and sales.
ENERGY STRATEGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Ehsan Shafiei, Roland Dauphin, Marta Yugo
Summary: Recent forecasts for the rapid electrification of road transport sector have created uncertainty regarding battery production capacity to meet the growing demand in Europe. This paper explores the optimal electrification level of passenger cars for minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, taking into account battery production capacity. The findings suggest that low-range plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) may play a key role in the optimal sales mix in a battery-constrained future.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Evaldo Costa, Ana Horta, Augusta Correia, Julia Seixas, Gustavo Costa, Daniel Sperling
Summary: This study examines the potential of electric vehicles (EVs) in Brazil to reduce carbon emissions, analyzing the challenges and opportunities facing their adoption. It proposes that market regulation, incentive policies, and charging infrastructure are key for the expansion of EVs. Results indicate that both consumers and society will benefit greatly from the expansion of EVs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marcelo Antunes Gauto, Marcelo Falsarella Carazzolle, Marilene Elizabete Pavan Rodrigues, Ricardo Simoes de Abreu, Tomaz Carraro Pereira, Goncalo Amarante Guimaraes Pereira
Summary: Life cycle assessment (LCA) was used to evaluate the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) of different vehicle types fueled with biofuels or electricity in Brazil and Europe. The study found that hybrid vehicles using biofuels have lower GHG emissions than battery electric vehicles (BEVs), even in Brazil where the carbon intensity of electricity is low. Non-hybrid internal combustion vehicles using biomethane also have lower emissions than BEVs. Combining Brazilian biofuels with hybrid vehicles allows for a greater traveled distance per kilogram of GHG emitted compared to BEVs. The study suggests that biofuels remain a better option for decarbonizing transportation.
ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Business
Carlos Llopis-Albert, Daniel Palacios-Marques, Virginia Simon-Moya
Summary: This study focuses on designing adaptation strategies for the automotive industry to meet global climate change goals through the fsQCA method. By measuring the level of actor satisfaction and identifying the combination of factors leading to outcomes, it promotes transparency, fairness, and consensus among actors.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Economics
Leopold Peiseler, Andre Cabrera Serrenho
Summary: This paper analyzes the shortcomings of electric vehicle policies in the EU and Germany and proposes improvement measures. Through interviews with stakeholders, it is found that differentiating between different types of electric vehicles and reforming the existing taxation system are the most promising and likely to be adopted measures to reduce emissions.
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Environmental Sciences
Dong Xie, Zhonghua Gou, Xuechen Gui
Summary: This study focuses on the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) on air quality in Wuhan. The results indicate that EVCS significantly improve air quality in areas with high plot ratios and building densities along the north bank of the Yangtze River. The study also identifies spatial variations in the distribution of EVs and EVCS. Three regional centers in Wuhan are projected to achieve significant improvements in air quality under current EV policies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qurat ul Ain Ali, Umer Khayyam, Umair Nazar
Summary: Pakistan is ranked as the seventh most vulnerable country in the debate on climate change, mainly due to high CO2 emissions from massive coal combustion for energy production. The study found that efforts to meet growing energy needs result in 14,500 Mt CO2 emissions per year, calling for immediate use of technology to reduce emissions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zitong Liao, Morteza Taiebat, Ming Xu
Summary: Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) services use idle EV batteries for energy storage, but face issues like inconvenience and degradation. Shared autonomous electric vehicle (SAEV) fleets could be a solution, with V2G reducing operating costs by up to 19.6% and generating an average revenue of $2,272 per vehicle annually while saving 66.5 tons of GHG emissions per vehicle per year.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Christine Roxanne Hung, Steve Voeller, Maxime Agez, Guillaume Majeau-Bettez, Anders Hammer Stromman
Summary: The study highlights the importance of the carbon intensity of electricity in determining the climate mitigation benefits of BEVs in comparison to ICEVs. An open-source software tool called ReDyFEV can help calculate regionalized lifecycle climate impacts of BEVs in Europe, offering accurate guidance to consumers and policymakers. Simplified sensitivity analyses explore the impact of various factors on the carbon footprints of BEVs, such as lifetime assumptions and electricity demand in battery production.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Matthew Stocks, Reza Fazeli, Llewelyn Hughes, Fiona J. J. Beck
Summary: This study examines the emissions implications of co-combusting imported ammonia in coal-fired power stations, taking into account the emissions from ammonia production and usage in different countries. The results indicate that co-firing ammonia produced from renewable sources can significantly reduce emissions in both countries, while using ammonia produced from natural gas does not result in net emission reductions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
David Cook, Brynhildur Davidsdottir, Ingunn Gunnarsdottir
Summary: The SDGs bridge the gap between traditional growth-based economy and well-being economy, with GPI being the most aligned alternative economic well-being indicator. Pursuing SED can have considerable benefits in terms of energy and climate policy, as well as economic and societal well-being.
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Economics
I Gunnarsdottir, B. Davidsdottir, E. Worrell, S. Sigurgeirsdottir
Summary: This article discusses the importance of achieving sustainable energy development and the role of establishing indicators. A stakeholder approach is implemented to select and develop indicators that reflect national priorities for energy development and provide a base for energy policy.
Article
Ecology
David Cook, Laura Malinauskaite, Brynhildur Daviosdottir, Helga Ogmundardottir
Summary: This study explores how capital assets contribute to the delivery of whale ecosystem services in Arctic coastal communities and confirms the importance of interactions between natural and non-natural capital assets. It provides a framework for decision-makers to maximize well-being and sustainability in the provision of whale ES.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Reza Fazeli, Fiona J. Beck, Matt Stocks
Summary: Achieving the goal of net zero emissions requires an economical zero-emissions fuel like hydrogen. However, the high production cost of renewable hydrogen is hindering its adoption. This paper examines the role of uncertainties in projections of techno-economic factors on the transition from fossil fuels to renewable hydrogen, and finds that carbon pricing can significantly expedite the transition and reduce cumulative emissions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Albert Alonso-Villar, Brynhildur Davidsdottir, Hlynur Stefansson, Eyjolfur Ingi Asgeirsson, Ragnar Kristjansson
Summary: This paper uses Iceland as a case study to assess the feasibility and impact of different alternative fuel heavy-duty trucks, considering factors such as energy security, technical feasibility, and air pollutant emissions. The results suggest that battery-electric trucks have the highest environmental and economic benefits, while renewable diesel is a potential solution for regional trucks.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mauricio Latapi, Brynhildur Daviosdottir, Lara Johannsdottir
Summary: The shipping industry is seeking new fuels and technologies to reduce its environmental impact, and hydrogen fuel cells are a promising option. However, the technology is still relatively new and not widely commercially available. This study focuses on the Nordic shipping industry and identifies the factors that influence the adoption of hydrogen fuel cells, including environmental commitments, customer expectations, policies, and regulations as the main drivers, and high costs, lack of infrastructure, and operational challenges as the main barriers. The drivers and barriers are categorized as company-specific, industry-specific, and technology-specific.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniel Rasbash, Kevin Joseph Dillman, Jukka Heinonen, Eyjolfur Ingi asgeirsson
Summary: Electrification is seen as crucial to decarbonizing transportation, but the production of battery and electricity for electric vehicles (EVs) can result in significant emissions. This study examines the potential of EVs in North America to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by comparing them to internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) using two breakeven indicators. The study finds that EVs in Canada, the USA, and Mexico would achieve environmental benefits after driving approximately 18.0, 25.1, and 25.6 thousand kilometers, respectively, compared to petrol vehicles. However, the emissions performance of EVs varied across regions and some states did not outperform ICEVs. The study suggests that policies should prioritize grid decarbonization in regions with high grid GHG intensity. This research provides valuable insights into the environmental breakeven points of EVs in different regions and international trade considerations.
Article
Ecology
David Cook, Takeshi Benjamin Kaji, Brynhildur Daviosdottir
Summary: Over the past three years, national indicator sets and international coalitions for advancing the well-being economy have emerged. This study examines the indicator sets of Iceland, Scotland, and New Zealand, using a framework that incorporates capital assets, well-being goals, domains, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The findings reveal that both national objectives and SDG priorities have influenced the selection process, resulting in some concentration in certain areas. Despite inconsistencies, the national indicator sets are inclusive and reflective of socio-cultural priorities, extending beyond the limits of the SDGs.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Transportation
Ingunn Gunnarsdottir, Arora Arnadottir, Jukka Heinonen, Brynhildur Daviosdottir
Summary: Stakeholder engagement is crucial for effective mitigation strategies in transportation sector. A study in Reykjavik Capital Region of Iceland used focus groups to gather opinions on decarbonizing passenger transport. The stakeholders' views were compared with climate action plans, revealing the need to address themes such as raised awareness and holistic view in the plans.
CASE STUDIES ON TRANSPORT POLICY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kevin Joseph Dillman, Jukka Heinonen, Brynhildur Daviosdottir
Summary: With the urgency of ecological crisis and growing social inequity, there is a need to evaluate the socio-ecological efficiency of provisioning systems to achieve a 'safe and just space'. Mobility systems, while necessary for accessing essential services and human connectivity, also contribute to environmental degradation and social inequalities. Current sustainable mobility indicators and 'safe and just space' studies struggle to capture a strong state of sustainability and lack actionable insights at a sectoral level. This study reviews literature fields, collects mobility indicators and sectoral thresholds, and organizes them using a strong sustainability framework.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Albert Alonso-Villar, Brynhildur Daviosdottir, Hlynur Stefansson, Eyjolfur Ingi Asgeirsson, Ragnar Kristjansson
Summary: Battery-electric heavy-duty vehicles are a potential solution to reduce emissions and increase energy security in freight transport. However, their performance varies under adverse climate and technical conditions. This study quantifies the impact of such conditions on the range of electric trucks and suggests the need for on-route fast-charging to achieve full fleet electrification.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
David Cook, Brynhildur Davidsdottir
Summary: This research provides a preliminary estimate of the economic value of Iceland's ecosystem services, which amounts to approximately US $26.1 billion/year, 1.08 times the size of Icelandic Gross Domestic Product. This estimate serves as a useful starting point for policymakers to consider issues related to the management of ecosystem services in Iceland.
SUSTAINABLE FUTURES
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Laura Malinauskaite, David Cook, Eduard Ariza, Brynhildur Davidsdottir, Helga Ogmundardottir
Summary: The study explores the social-ecological change in the Arctic and the governance of whale ecosystem services. The findings reveal that the governance of whale ecosystem services involves multiple actors, with deficiencies in governance scales and the lack of formal governance practices based on scientific research and stakeholder inputs. The study suggests that applying governance principles that view humans as an integral part of social-ecological systems can advance marine resource management towards sustainability.
ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Jukka Siltanen, Jon Geir Petursson, David Cook, Brynhildur Davidsdottir
Summary: Protected areas are governance systems that encompass natural and/or cultural attributes and are governed by a variety of actors and institutional frameworks. This study examines the diversity of protected area governance systems in Iceland and their implications for management, with a specific focus on nature-based tourism. The research findings highlight the importance of embracing diversity at the individual park level while addressing coordination challenges at the national level.
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Economics
Marie-Louise Arlt, David Chassin, Claudio Rivetta, James Sweeney
Summary: This paper examines the impact of real-time pricing and load automation on residential distribution systems. The study finds that implementing real-time pricing can result in an aggregate welfare gain of 39 USD per customer and year. However, it also notes that RTP and load automation may significantly increase peak system load. Introducing a market-based demand management system can further enhance welfare gains and reduce grid investment.
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Economics
Javier Jorquera-Copier, Alvaro Lorca, Enzo Sauma, Stefan Lorenczik, Matias Negrete-Pincetic
Summary: As countries update their climate ambitions, low-carbon hydrogen production and use present opportunities for emissions reductions and economic development. A case study for Chile shows that integrating hydrogen and electricity networks can lower system costs and enhance renewable integration, but policy support is needed to address concerns related to water and land use.
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Economics
Dawit Guta, Hisham Zerriffi, Jill Baumgartner, Abhishek Jain, Sunil Mani, Darby Jack, Ellison Carter, Guofeng Shen, Jennifer Orgill-Meyer, Joshua Rosenthal, Katherine Dickinson, Rob Bailis, Yuta Masuda
Summary: Household solid fuel use is detrimental to health and the environment. The Indian government's PMUY subsidy has successfully promoted the adoption of LPG by millions of households. However, there is limited understanding of the decision-making process to reduce solid fuel use after transitioning to cleaner fuels. This study found that factors such as household wealth, social status, education level, and the prevalence of LPG use in the village are positively associated with LPG consumption and the discontinuation of solid fuel use. On the other hand, factors such as distance to LPG refill delivery, household size, and the PMUY subsidy are negatively associated with the share of LPG use.
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Economics
Nicolas Morell-Dameto, Jose Pablo Chaves-Avila, Tomas Gomez San Roman, Pablo Duenas-Martinez, Tim Schittekatte
Summary: This paper assesses the performance of differently implemented forward-looking network tariff designs and proposes an innovative coordination mechanism to increase predictability in a future with many flexible customers. The study reveals that if large shares of customers synchronize their responses to highly time-varying and locational-specific network charges, it can lead to unexpected reinforcements.
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Economics
Alexandra Gritz, Guntram Wolff
Summary: Russia's weaponization of gas supplies shook the energy security of Central and Eastern Europe in 2022. The region responded by increasing alternative energy supplies and developing new gas supply routes. Renewable energy, nuclear energy, and hydrogen play important roles in the long-term. Mitigating the impact of this shock requires the EU to prioritize the integrity of its energy market.
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Economics
Jaroslaw Kantorowicz, Marion Collewet, Matthew DiGiuseppe, Hendrik Vrijburg
Summary: Economic costs are a major political obstacle to investing in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. The method of financing plays a crucial role in determining public opposition to government green investments, with debt financing being less opposed than broad-based taxes. This study suggests that credit market tools, such as green bonds and debt for climate swaps, can be politically efficient in increasing support for green financing. Carbon taxes and wealth taxes are found to be the most preferred options.
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Economics
Kun Guo, Liyuan Luan, Xiaoli Cai, Dayong Zhang, Qiang Ji
Summary: This paper investigates China's energy trade stability using a survival analysis approach. It finds that the energy trade linkages between China and 153 other countries are complex and unstable, with short periods of trade with many countries. Geopolitically risky regions, such as the Middle East and Africa, have the lowest trade stability. Climate risks have significant effects on energy trade stability. The paper proposes several policy options to improve energy trade stability in China, with special attention to increasing global climate risks.
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Economics
Simona Bigerna, Piyush Choudhary, Nikunj Kumar Jain, Silvia Micheli, Paolo Polinori
Summary: This study estimates the willingness to pay of Indian urban consumers for a continuous supply of electricity using contingent valuation method. The findings show that the amount consumers are willing to pay depends on the duration of power outages, with households preferring shorter outages. Income and environmental attitude also positively influence higher willingness to pay. These insights can inform policymakers in designing more reliable and customer-centric energy generation and distribution models.
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Economics
Temilade Sesan, Unico Uduka, Lucy Baker, Okechukwu Ugwu, Ewah Eleri, Subhes Bhattacharyya
Summary: This study examines the impact of the regulatory framework on rural electrification and universal energy access goals in Nigeria's mini-grid sector. The findings suggest that while the current framework has fostered sector growth, additional measures are necessary to ensure equitable distribution of access among rural populations.
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Economics
Rui Shan, Noah Kittner
Summary: Energy storage is a cornerstone in decarbonization planning as it reduces operational costs and greenhouse gas emissions, while enhancing resilience and renewables integration. However, storage developers in different regions have varying economic and environmental considerations, thereby requiring policy intervention to achieve long-term emission reductions.
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Economics
Tung Durmaz, Sevil Acar, Simay Kizilkaya
Summary: This study investigates the phenomenon of strategic capacity withholding in the Turkish electricity market and its relationship with the capacity remuneration mechanism. The empirical results provide strong evidence of strategic capacity withholding and show that the capacity mechanism contributes to the duration of failures. The study offers important insights for policymakers, including the implementation of a random verification mechanism and restructuring of the capacity mechanism in Turkey.
Article
Economics
Tii N. Nchofoung
Summary: The study finds that oil price shocks have a negative impact on Africa's energy transition, particularly in rural areas and net crude oil exporting countries. However, oil price shocks cannot explain the urban-rural differences in clean energy access. Therefore, increasing investment in clean energy and technologies in rural areas is necessary to enhance the resilience of the energy sector to oil price shocks.
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Economics
Najia Saqib, Muhammad Usman, Ilhan Ozturk, Arshian Sharif
Summary: This study examines the impact of environmental technologies, financial growth, and energy use on ecological footprint and green growth. Environmental innovation and renewable energy deployment contribute to green growth, while financial expansion and non-renewable energy use have negative effects on the environment. The study also identifies causal relationships between different factors.
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Economics
Yessica C. Y. Chung, Noxolo Kunene, Hung-Hao Chang
Summary: The Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is considered an innovative technology for building a green society. This study investigates the impact of REC purchases on stock return and volume in Taiwan between 2017 and 2021. The findings suggest that REC purchases have a positive effect on stock returns of manufacturing firms but not service firms. The frequency of REC purchases is also an important factor in the relationship between REC purchase and firm value. Additionally, the study reveals that public attention to environmental pollution plays a crucial role in positive stock returns and volume, while ESG disclosure is negatively associated with returns and volume.
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Economics
Seife Ayele, Wei Shen, Yacob Mulugetta, Tadesse Kuma Worako
Summary: This paper addresses the challenges of governing energy procurement from a mix of non-hydropower renewable energy sources supplied by independent producers. Building on political economy analysis and five case studies of independent producer projects from Ethiopia, it seeks to understand the root causes of the protracted delays and limited extent of procurement by independent producers. The key contestations lie in managing long term contracts, risk, uncertainty and in developing the institutional and human capacity to transition.
