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This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs argues that the electric vehicle (EV) revolution presents Southern African states with an opportunity to transform their economic trajectories through a systemic innovation approach. It advocates for a 'just e-volution' that integrates the mining, automotive, and energy sectors to move toward a low-carbon economy, specifically suggesting a 'Green New Deal' for the SADC region to avoid becoming a dumping ground for obsolete internal combustion engine technology.

This report by Multiconsult for Santander Consumer Bank AS assesses the climate gas emission impact of the bank's electric vehicle (EV) portfolio in Norway as of July 2019. The analysis calculates avoided direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) emissions by comparing 25,787 eligible electric cars against a baseline of average internal combustion engine vehicles.

This fact sheet details a EUR 300 million green bond issued by PostNL on September 23, 2019, to fund clean transportation, sustainable buildings, and innovation and efficiency projects.

The Green Bond Fact Sheet details a CNY60m (USD8m) green asset-backed security (ABS) issued by Hezhou Public Transport on August 20, 2019, to support public transport operations in Hezhou City, China.

This report describes a Solutions Workshop held in June 2019 as part of the Urban Mobility Lab initiative in Delhi. The initiative, a partnership between the Delhi government (via the Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi) and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), aims to design and scale clean, shared, and people-centric mobility solutions to support the city's transition to electric vehicles and reduce vehicular pollution.

This report analyzes the technical and economic feasibility of Estonia reaching climate neutrality (net-zero greenhouse gas emissions) by 2050. It identifies a suite of measures across energy, transport, industry, agriculture, and land use (LULUCF) to move from the current -80% reduction target to -100%. The analysis concludes that this goal is technically possible and potentially profitable in the long term, though it requires a significant acceleration of investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet describes a EUR 1.5 billion (USD 1.7 billion) green bond issued by E.ON SE on August 28, 2019, to finance or refinance renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation projects.

This research note by Energy Innovation analyzes the economic and environmental consequences of the Trump administration's proposal to freeze federal fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicles at 2020 levels for model years 2021 through 2026. The analysis focuses on the impact on the U.S. economy, California, 'Section 177' states, and Canada, utilizing the Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) to project costs, emissions, and fuel consumption through 2050.

This fact sheet details a JPY 6 billion green bond issued by Meidensha Corporation on July 23, 2019, to fund the expansion and construction of manufacturing facilities for electric and hybrid vehicle motors and rooftop solar panels in Japan.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development compares the scale of India's subsidies for conventional fuels versus electric vehicles, highlighting that fuel price cuts between October 2018 and June 2019 significantly outweighed the budget for the FAME II electric vehicle program.

This report by RMI evaluates the evolution of mobility ecosystems in China, India, and the United States, focusing on the intersection of vehicle electrification, shared mobility services, and autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. It provides recommendations on policy, infrastructure, and behavioral shifts needed to ensure a sustainable and equitable transition to future mobility.

This pre-issuance verification report by DNV GL Business Assurance Japan K.K. confirms that Meidensha's proposed Green Bonds are designed and planned in accordance with the Climate Bonds Standard v2.1, the ICMA Green Bond Principles 2018, and the Ministry of the Environment Japan Green Bond Guidelines 2017.

This introductory text describes a report by RMI that examines Shenzhen's leadership in electric urban delivery vehicles. The report focuses on solving charging infrastructure challenges using data from 10,000 vehicles and operator interviews to create a model for other cities to decarbonize goods transport.

This briefing tracks coal subsidies in India for 2016-2017 and reports that while subsidies for renewable energy and electric vehicles more than doubled in FY 2022, fossil fuel support remains four times higher than clean energy support.

The Green Bond Fact Sheet details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by ESB, a government-backed integrated energy company, on June 11, 2019. The bond is intended to finance and refinance projects focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transportation, and green buildings.

This guide explains the basic units of electricity used in electric vehicle (EV) charging, arguing that understanding kilowatts (kW) and kilowatt-hours (kWh) is more accurate than relying on manufacturer estimates of range per hour of charging, which vary by vehicle and conditions.

This case study examines how updated, lower cost projections for renewable energy and battery storage could allow Canada to increase the ambition of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) emissions target.

This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development argues for the integration of a circular economy into cobalt and lithium supply chains to support green energy technologies and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights how recycling, reuse, and remanufacturing can mitigate supply shortages, reduce environmental degradation, and create sustainable jobs.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 500 million (USD 560 million) green bond issued by LeasePlan on March 7, 2019, to finance the acquisition of battery-powered electric vehicles.

Nobina issued a SEK500m (USD54m) senior secured green bond on February 13, 2019, to finance electric buses, biofuel-powered vehicles, and charging infrastructure. This marks the first green bond issuance from the Swedish public transport sector.