The role of electric vehicles in a decarbonized economy: Supporting a reliable, affordable and efficient electric system

Glitman, Karen; Farnsworth, David L.; Hildermeier, Julia

doi:10.1016/j.tej.2019.106623

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“…Three primary conclusions can be drawn from the analysis and can inform European policymakers, as outlined below. They are also part of a broader scholarly and regulatory discussion on how to leverage electric vehicles as decentralized energy resources [49] in the overall power sector transformation [50].…”

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Smart EV Charging: A Global Review of Promising Practices

Hildermeier¹,

Kolokathis²,

Rosenow³

et al. 2019

WEVJ

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The electrification of transport in Europe is in the early stages of a market transformation that has the potential to significantly cut emissions in both the transportation and energy sectors, while generating wider benefits for society. The research underpinning this study finds that the greatest value from integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid can be generated by charging them when and where it is most beneficial for the power system, while ensuring consumers’ mobility needs are met at an affordable cost. An emerging body of research on electric vehicle grid integration focuses on modeling the cost of integration under various scenarios, but few studies look at the existing promising practices that are based on policy tools in use today. The authors of this study conducted a qualitative review of policies for EV grid integration in the EU and U.S. markets. We found that, in order to unlock the environmental and economic opportunities associated with market uptake, three policy strategies are most effective: costreflective pricing, intelligent technology, and integrated infrastructure planning. The study also explores the implications of these practices for policymakers and regulators in the EU.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Smart EV Charging: A Global Review of Promising Practices

Hildermeier¹,

Kolokathis²,

Rosenow³

et al. 2019

WEVJ

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“…It must be acknowledged that alternative fuels and engines for transportation purposes such as electricity (Glitman et al, 2019) or hydrogen (Sharma and Krishna Ghoshal, 2015) will play an important role in the transition to a more sustainable transportation sector. However, during this transition period, it will be a natural step to utilize the machines that are already available and predominantly produced nowadays, that is 52.3% gasoline and 29.9% diesel engines (ACEA, 2020).…”

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Economic and Environmental Assessment of Plastic Waste Pyrolysis Products and Biofuels as Substitutes for Fossil-Based Fuels

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The global economy is shifting toward more sustainable sources of energy. The transportation sector is a remarkable example of this fact, where biofuels have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional fossil fuels. This work presents a techno-economic and environmental assessment of existing liquid fuels in hard-to-decarbonize sectors and their emerging renewable substitutes. The comparison focuses on fossil-based, biomass-derived, and plastic waste-sourced fuel alternatives that can be used in spark-ignition (gasoline) and compression-ignition (diesel) engines. Results for diesel substitutes prove the superior performance of plastic waste pyrolysis oil in terms of production cost reduction (−25% compared to diesel) and “well-to-tank” life cycle impact reduction (−54% human health, −40% ecosystems, −98% resources). Consequently, research and development toward the conversion of plastic waste into fuels should be extended to make the technology more accessible and robust in terms of fuel quality. On the contrary, the results for gasoline alternatives are not as conclusive: bioethanol and ethanol from plastic pyrolysis have a considerably lower impact on resource scarcity than gasoline (−80% and −35% respectively) and higher on the other two life cycle endpoint categories, but they have higher production costs compared to gasoline (+57% and +130% respectively). While blends of gasoline with pyrolysis-sourced ethanol can reduce the impact on human health and ecosystems, blends with bioethanol have a lower impact on resource scarcity and increase economic profitability. This allows fuel providers to offer tradeoff solutions in the form of blends based on their priorities.

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“…There are also important roles for energy storage and dispatchable generation. Electric vehicles can be used to help balance the grid (Glitman et al ., 2019), a potential that can be enhanced by the application of time‐varying electricity tariffs to incentivize vehicle owners to charge up when supply is abundant and feed into the grid at times of scarcity. The dominant form of energy storage is currently pumped hydro, which involves pumping water up an incline when power is cheap and then using the water to turn hydro turbines when power is scarce.…”

Section: Technological Opportunitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Greening Asia's Economic Development

Burke

Nam

2020

Asian Economic Policy Review

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Asia is facing serious environmental challenges including urban air pollution and the effects of global climate change. As a major source of greenhouse gases, what happens in Asia will play a crucial role in determining the extent to which the world warms over coming decades. This paper reviews key environmental challenges faced by the region and the growing opportunities for a transition to a cleaner economy powered by zero‐emission energy sources. Economic mechanisms – including emissions pricing, reverse auctions, and renewable portfolio standards with green certificate schemes – have the potential to underpin a much greener development model for the Asian Century.

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The role of electric vehicles in a decarbonized economy: Supporting a reliable, affordable and efficient electric system

Cited by 36 publications

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Smart EV Charging: A Global Review of Promising Practices

Smart EV Charging: A Global Review of Promising Practices

Economic and Environmental Assessment of Plastic Waste Pyrolysis Products and Biofuels as Substitutes for Fossil-Based Fuels

Greening Asia's Economic Development

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