Category: White Papers

This study explores the development of passenger rail systems in China and the United States, including a comparison of data on ridership, infrastructure, energy consumption, and train speeds. The analysis reveals significant...

This paper addresses the gap in typological studies for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in the Middle East by creating a TOD typology for the area within a 400-meter radius of 33 metro stations in Mashhad, Iran. Utilising the...

This analysis establishes projections of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (ZE-MHDV) sales targets through 2050 for the People’s Republic of China in alignment with the recently launched Global Memorandum of...

A strong decarbonization target for the road sector would steer India closer to its climate commitments and decarbonization offers significant co-benefits like cleaner air and related health and well-being gains. Still, data...

This briefing gives an overview of the status of ZEV development in Latin American economies.  EV adoption is underway in some Latin American markets for the passenger vehicle segment (Figure). The 2020 EV sales shares for...

Recent studies have shown that the transport sector plays a vital role in supporting populations’ needs. However, it can also play a significant role in the spread of COVID-19. Key Points A critical challenge for...

The European Commission will review the currently adopted CO2 emission standards for heavy duty vehicles (HDVs) by the end of 2022. The current standards require most new trucks to reduce their emissions by 15% in 2025, and 30%...

The decarbonization of road transport is an essential component of realizing broader climate targets, and globally, approximately 21% of anthropogenic CO2 emissions come from road transport. Over the past decade, China...

This paper proposes to US EPA a regulatory approach that offers high certainty of reaching near-term goals for deployment of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) and sets the stage for the longer-term transition to...

The CIVITAS PAC Statement 2021 examines the implementation of Mobility as a Service (MaaS)…

The trans-European transport network (TEN-T) creates an EU-wide network of rail, inland waterways, short sea shipping routes, and roads. It links major cities, ports, airports and terminals. It is crucial to the functioning of...

A report consolidating findings from the evaluation of 12 urban public transport projects supported by the EIB. This report is part of the Evaluation of the EIB’s support for urban public transport in the EU (2007-2019). This...

Hydrogen-powered buses are contributing to cleaner air in cities, reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and other harmful pollutants and meeting growing demand for public transport. Several FCH JU-funded projects are helping...

Despite strong and growing policy and consumer momentum toward their adoption, barriers remain and are impeding the growth of the zero-emission commercial vehicle (ZECV) segment. A new CALSTART White Paper, “Taking Commercial...

The File Note focuses on public transport in metropolitan regions, one of the core competences of Local and Regional Authorities (LRAs). It starts with analysing the role of LRAs in green public transport and integrated urban...

Integration of public transport modes has been cited by many as one of the primary factors that enhances public transport ridership and makes public transport investments more viable. Asian cities are witnessing huge investments...