PM E-Drive – A Billion dollar package for electrification in India
A summary of the latest PM E-Drive incentives worth ~ $1.3B announced by the Indian government to increase the uptake of electric vehicles.
Direct manufacturing cost of BEV vs ICE
A summary of a study comparing the direct manufacturing costs of the VW Tiguan and ID4
BP Energy Outlook 2024 – A summary
The 13th BP Energy Outlook provides insights into the changing landscape of energy demand and supply, one with the current pace of technology deployment and another with an ambitious net-zero goal by 2050. The shift to electricity and therefore to grid decarbonization is highlighted.
Total Cost of Transportation Analysis for a Heavy-Duty Fleet
A new study shows that switching to a Class 8 truck can more than double the total cost of transportation. Here’s a summary.
ACT 2024 in pictures
The ACT Expo, 2024 covered all aspects of the latest technologies for commercial vehicles and provided a unique forum to discuss the “reality” on the ground for the energy transition. Here is a summary in pictures.
Summary of EV related U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports
The Biden Administration has announced significant new tariffs on a range of Chinese-made electric vehicles and related strategic components. Here is a summary.
SAE WCX 2024 – Year in Review
The SAE World Congress was held in Detroit and covered a broad range of topics pertinent to transport decarbonization. Here’s a link to download presentations on emissions and sustainability.
Real-world CO2 emissions from cars and vans in Europe are 20% higher than certification values
EU Commission finds real-world CO2 emissions from cars and vans in Europe greatly exceed lab certification values. Plug-in hybrids are not being charged as much as estimated.
US EPA MY 2027-2032 Heavy-Duty Phase 3 GHG Standards
The U.S. EPA has finalized the Phase 3 GHG rule specifying CO2 emission reductions from heavy-duty trucks and buses over MY 2027 – 2032.
US EPA MY 2027-2032 Light-Duty CO2 Standards
The EPA final rule will require a fleet averaged 50% reduction in CO2 emissions for light-duty vehicles, over MY 2027 – 2032.