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This policy brief by RMI evaluates the techno-economic potential of hydrogen trucking in India, comparing fuel cell electric trucks (FCETs) and hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks against diesel, battery electric (BET), and LNG alternatives. The analysis finds that while FCETs are projected to be more cost-competitive than diesel for long-haul, heavy-duty applications by 2040, they currently face high total cost of ownership (TCO) due to expensive hydrogen fuel, infrastructure, and taxation. The document recommends a coordinated roadmap involving policy incentives, strategic infrastructure planning, and tailored financial solutions to enable hydrogen to complement electrification in decarbonizing India's freight sector.

This report by RMI outlines a phased policy framework designed to support the adoption of zero-emission trucks (ZETs) at India's 12 Major Ports to align with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways' Harit Sagar guidelines.

This briefing by RMI outlines a strategic framework of five building blocks to accelerate India's transition to zero-emission trucking (ZET), highlighting the potential for significant CO2 abatement, fuel savings, and economic growth.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) outlines a strategy for achieving net-zero passenger transportation in Canada. It advocates for a shift away from car-centric infrastructure toward active transport, electrified public transit, and zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), supported by high-density urban planning. The document highlights the economic potential of a clean transport sector, including job creation in ZEV manufacturing and reduced household costs, while emphasizing significant public health benefits from reduced air and noise pollution.

This report outlines a strategic approach to financing the first 10,000 zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in India by addressing four primary risk categories—product, customer, operational, and residual value—to unlock capital and establish a foundation for market scale.

This briefing by RMI discusses the financial barriers to the adoption of zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in India and proposes the adaptation of global financial models—specifically risk-sharing facilities, tailored insurance, and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS)—to accelerate market growth.

The RMI report 'Accelerating Zero-Emission Trucking Policies' provides a global policy handbook and a specific roadmap for India to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission trucks (ZETs) to address rising trucking demand and emissions.

This fact sheet from RMI explains the role of supply-side policies in driving investment and production of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), including battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles, across eight key global markets.

This executive summary outlines a framework for mobilizing finance to support the transition to zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in India, focusing on overcoming financier hesitation regarding nascent asset classes and residual value risks.

Energy Innovation has released version 4.0 of the United States Energy Policy Simulator (EPS), an open-source model updated to incorporate the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The updated model features a rebuilt electricity sector with hourly dispatch and expanded power plant types to better analyze the financial incentives and emissions trajectories of the U.S. energy system through 2050.

The Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) developed a beta version of a climate finance landscape for California, analyzing public and private investments from 2019 to 2022 and estimating future investment needs to meet the state's 2045 climate goals.

This report by Energy Innovation argues that while zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) trucks have significant potential for greenhouse gas reductions and public health improvements, current adoption rates are insufficient to meet climate goals without more ambitious policy interventions.

This guide explains the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation in California, which aims to reduce light-duty vehicle emissions by 50 percent by 2040. The regulation mandates that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) increase the sale of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), culminating in a requirement that 100 percent of sales be ZEVs or PHEVs by 2035.

This report by Energy Innovation and RMI evaluates the impact of five key state-level energy policies on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across six U.S. states using the Energy Policy Simulator (EPS). The analysis demonstrates that a coordinated policy approach can significantly reduce emissions, create jobs, and improve public health outcomes.

This report by the Electrifying Canada task force outlines the necessity and pathways for electrifying medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) fleets in Canada to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. It identifies key barriers—such as vehicle supply, charging infrastructure, and financing—and proposes four catalysts to accelerate adoption: near-term corporate planning, proactive utility alignment, government ZEV mandates, and innovative public-private financing.

This statement from the World Resources Institute advocates for the electrification of the United States school bus fleet to protect children's health, address environmental inequities, and stimulate domestic manufacturing. It specifically supports the Clean Commute for Kids Act and the American Jobs Plan to overcome the high initial procurement costs of electric buses.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute (WRI) provides four strategic recommendations to guide the United States federal government in executing an executive order to transition its fleet of approximately 650,000 vehicles to zero-emission models.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet details a EUR 1 billion (USD 1.1 billion) green bond issued by Daimler AG on September 10, 2020, with a maturity date of September 10, 2030. The bond is intended to finance the transition to zero-emission vehicles and sustainable industrial operations.

This case study describes Proterra's battery service agreements, which aim to accelerate the adoption of electric buses by reducing upfront costs and mitigating technology risks for fleet operators.

The report 'REINVENTING THE WHEELS' proposes the 'Hypercar'—an ultralight hybrid-electric vehicle—as a way to increase fuel efficiency tenfold compared to 1990s standards. The authors argue that combining advanced composite materials to reduce weight and aerodynamic drag with a hybrid-electric drive to recover braking energy can create vehicles that are safer, cleaner, and cheaper to manufacture than traditional steel cars. The document advocates for a shift in industrial strategy and the use of 'feebates' to accelerate the transition away from the 'Iron Age' of automotive manufacturing.