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The Climate Policy Initiative describes a proposed loan product delivered via a non-banking financial company (NBFC) to enable auto-rickshaw drivers in India to transition from renting conventional vehicles to owning electric ones.

This briefing by RMI discusses how improvements in lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cycle life—specifically the pursuit of batteries capable of lasting a million miles—can enable critical energy transition applications beyond electric vehicles (EVs), including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services, fast charging, and long-duration energy storage using second-life batteries.

The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) proposes four specific policy programs for US policymakers to integrate into economic stimulus packages to foster a zero-carbon recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.

This report by Energy Innovation models a subset of policy recommendations from the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis's 'Solving the Climate Crisis' action plan. Using the Energy Policy Simulator, the analysis evaluates the potential for these policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and generate health and climate benefits for the United States through 2050.

This report by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) argues that Caribbean nations can use COVID-19 recovery stimulus to accelerate the transition to distributed energy resources (DERs). By focusing on solar PV, wind, electric vehicles (EVs), and energy efficiency, islands can create immediate jobs to offset pandemic losses while enhancing long-term resilience against climate-related shocks and diversifying economies heavily dependent on tourism.

The 'US Stimulus Strategy' report by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) provides four primary policy recommendations for a zero-carbon economic recovery in the United States following the COVID-19 pandemic. The strategy focuses on decarbonizing buildings and transportation, implementing debt forgiveness tied to emissions reductions, and establishing a federal Economic Recovery Facility to finance clean energy projects.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by Swisscom on May 14, 2020, with a maturity date of November 14, 2028. The bond is intended to fund energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation projects.

This research paper examines how the 2022 amendments to the World Customs Organization's (WCO) Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) improve the identification and trade of environmental goods. By introducing more granular six-digit codes for specific technologies, such as solar PV cells and electric vehicles, the amendments reduce the 'specificity problem' in trade negotiations and facilitate the elimination of tariffs on goods essential for climate change mitigation.

A fact sheet detailing a EUR 55 million (USD 60 million) green loan issued by Sonae SGPS on April 8, 2020, for its subsidiary Sonae MC to improve the environmental sustainability of its food retail operations in Portugal.

Mega International Commercial Bank issued a TWD1bn/USD33m green bond on March 11, 2020, to fund solar and wind farms (50%), electric vehicles and charging infrastructure (20%), water treatment, and waste-to-energy projects. The bond is listed on the Taipei Exchange and was assured by Deloitte.

Energy Innovation's analysis finds that a $0.25 federal gas tax increase would generate $1.1 trillion in revenue through 2050, reduce fuel consumption by over 1.3 billion barrels, and add 2.5 million electric vehicles to U.S. roads by 2050. The tax is equivalent to a carbon tax of $25-$29 per ton, exceeding current U.S. pricing schemes like the California-Quebec and Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative systems.

This briefing by RMI argues that the electric vehicle (EV) sector represents a massive untapped opportunity to drive global demand for renewable energy. It proposes that EV charge point operators (CPOs), mobility service providers (eMSPs), and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) should implement 100% renewable energy charging solutions, starting with large fleets, to stimulate new renewable energy capacity and reduce operational costs compared to internal combustion engine vehicles.

This fact sheet details a SEK 1 billion green bond issued by Santander Consumer Bank AS on February 12, 2020, specifically to refinance private vehicle consumer finance loans for electric vehicles in Norway.

This briefing describes the draft Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation’s (CLEAN) Future Act, a legislative proposal by Democratic leaders on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to achieve a net-zero greenhouse gas pollution economy by 2050 through cross-sectoral policies.

Porsche AG issued a EUR1bn/USD1.12bn green bond on August 12, 2019, to finance the development and manufacture of the Porsche Taycan, its first fully electric sports car. Certified under the Climate Bonds Standard v2.1 for Low Carbon Transport, this is the first certified issuance from a car manufacturer. The bond supports Porsche's broader goal of investing over EUR6bn by 2022 in hybrid and electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, with a commitment to eventually operate the Taycan's manufacturing plant near Stuttgart, Germany, on a zero carbon basis.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a NOK 75 million (USD 9 million) issuance by Sunndal Sparebank, a Norwegian local savings bank, to finance renewable energy and low-emission transport projects.

The Zhejiang Changxing Rural Commercial Bank issued a green bond on December 27, 2019, totaling CNY300m (USD43m) to fund 35 projects across transport, water, wastewater, and waste management.

This case study examines the adoption of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) by District Watch Group, a Cape Town-based security company, to improve operational resilience and reduce costs. The company has integrated 8 BMW i3 EVs into a 60-vehicle fleet, demonstrating a significant reduction in maintenance and fuel expenses compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

This document is an annex to the 'Mapping India’s Energy Subsidies 2020' report, providing detailed summary tables for specific energy subsidies and a comprehensive description of tax measures related to coal-fired power in India.

This fact sheet details a NOK 1.3 billion green bond issued by Norske Tog AS on December 11, 2019, to finance or refinance electric trains and urban rail projects in Norway.