Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions

Publications

| Report

Kenya’s E-Mobility Knowledge Roadmap: Research Priorities to Support Economic and System Transformation

Kenya’s e-mobility transition is often discussed through a relatively narrow lens focused on vehicle adoption, charging infrastructure, and the fiscal implications of declining fuel tax revenues. The consultations that informed this knowledge roadmap pointed to a much broader opportunity.

| Methods Brief

Analysis of Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Site Types Across the Carolinas

Direct current (DC) fast charging for electric vehicles (EVs) can generally charge them in less than an hour (DOE n.d.). These charging ports are found at a variety of places with different amenities and use cases. There is limited open data analysis on EV charging port site locations. This analysis provides visibility into a key feature of DC fast charging in the Carolinas by site type. We propose this methodology to inform EV drivers, industry service providers, and policymakers about site amenities, use cases, and development trends over time.

| Report

Measures of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Across the Southeast: Recent Growth and State Trends

Electric vehicle (EV) market share is increasing and substantial public and private investment in EV charging infrastructure is rising to meet demand. This report examines recent developments across a dozen states in the Southeast.

| Report

Building an EV Workforce: A Review of Southeast Transportation Electrification Workforce Development Training Programs

With the advancement of the electric vehicle (EV) industry in the southeastern United States, from vehicle and battery manufacturing, to on-road EVs and accelerated deployment of charging stations, there is a substantial need for a skilled workforce to build and service these vehicles as well as install and maintain charging infrastructure. This study seeks to understand existing EV-specific workforce development efforts across ten states in the Southeast, and provide policy and program options for State Energy Offices, State Departments of Transportation, and other state agencies.

| Report

Trends in Electric Vehicle Charging Ports per Site in the Southeastern United States

This report provides an overview of the market trends in electric vehicle (EV) charging ports per station across 12 Southeastern states based on an analysis of charging station characteristics over the last decade. As of 2022, we identify an average of 2.3 ports per Level 2 charging station and 4.6 ports per direct current fast charging (DCFC) station in the region. The observed trend in the Level 2 market has been consistent over the study period, whereas the more complex DCFC space is characterized by much greater variability.

| Testimony

Development of Guidance for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Deployment: Comments in Response to RFI by the Southeast Electric Transportation Regional Initiative

These comments are in response to the Request for Information posted by the Federal Highway Administration on November 29, 2021 (Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 226, Page 67783) opening Docket No. FHWA-2021-0022.

| Policy Brief

Vehicle Electrification: Coordinating Transportation and Power Sector Policies to Maximize Air Quality Benefits

This policy brief looks at the likely electricity demand from projections of personal electric vehicle uptake in the United States, and then suggests power sector policies to ensure reductions in air pollution from this sector even while demand increases from transportation.

| Working Paper

Emissions Benefits of Electric Vehicles: Influencing Electricity Generation Choices

Electric vehicles (EVs) represent a new source of electricity demand and their market share is expanding at a fast pace. How electricity is generated for these vehicles will, to a large degree, determine their net emissions benefits and their value in meeting any long-term climate and environmental goals.

| Policy Brief

Southeast Electric Vehicle Regional Strategy

Throughout the Southeast, state and local leaders are recognizing the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) and beginning to develop goals and strategies to increase EV penetration. Regional collaboration will be an important aspect of the EV build-out to truly offer expanded transportation options for families and corporate fleets, especially when travel crosses state lines.