Hyeong-ig Kim Keywords electric vehicle Read more about Hyeong-ig Kim Hyeong-ig Kim is a power system engineer and a power system economist. He has expertise in electricity market, energy policy, and energy storage system. He is currently a Senior Researcher at Hyundai Electric and Energy Systems Co., Ltd., Korea. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Seoul National University. About Hyundai Electric Hyundai Electric is a Seoul-based electrical equipment manufacturer and energy solution provider. It is currently expanding its ICT-integrated energy solutions business.
Photo Gallery: Workshop on Potential of Electric Vehicles in Indonesia Read more about Photo Gallery: Workshop on Potential of Electric Vehicles in Indonesia Photos from the Workshop on Potential of Electric Vehicles in Indonesia on 3 July 2019 in ADB Indonesia Resident Mission. About 40 key regulators, industry players, and state electricity company officials participated in discussing challenges and opportunities of the ongoing transition to electric buses and taxis.
Workshop on Potential of Electric Vehicles in Indonesia Read more about Workshop on Potential of Electric Vehicles in Indonesia Electric vehicles are rapidly emerging in many parts of Asia and alleviating the health and environmental burdens caused by the transport sector in what is called a “clean disruption.” EVs are gaining momentum in light of recent announcements by several major car manufacturing countries to ban Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) car sales in the near future, and the plans of major cities to restrict cars using diesel engines from their urban centers.
Andrew Fransciscus Keywords renewable energy electric vehicle Indonesia Read more about Andrew Fransciscus
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions and Transport Mitigation Potential Read more about Intended Nationally Determined Contributions and Transport Mitigation Potential Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) are climate pledges that countries have made before the Paris Agreement on Climate Change in 2015. Transport-related climate actions were also included in the INDCs. Learn about INDCs of developing countries in Asia particularly greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets from transport, transport mitigation strategies, and suggested future steps.
Electric Mobility: Status, Success Stories, and Prospects Read more about Electric Mobility: Status, Success Stories, and Prospects A multi-government policy forum launched in 2010 with International Energy Agency as the coordinator, the Electric Vehicles Initiative is dedicated to accelerating the introduction and adoption of electric vehicles worldwide. Strong policy support is crucial for the uptake of electric vehicles on a global scale.
Urban Ropeways: Solution for Congested Cities Read more about Urban Ropeways: Solution for Congested Cities Cities worldwide suffer from traffic congestion and environmental pollution and switching to electric vehicles will not be enough to address these challenges. Characterized as safe, durable, and environmentally friendly, the urban ropeway system was developed as an alternative transport solution. Colombia’s Medellin Metrocable system is presented as a case study.
Elevating Sustainable Urban Transport Systems through Aerial Metro Read more about Elevating Sustainable Urban Transport Systems through Aerial Metro Benjamin Fauchier Delavigne and Charlotte Riche of POMA, a leader in ropeway transportation since 1936 with subsidiaries on five continents, discussed aerial ropeway transport system as an alternative urban transport option. They also shared best practices from South America and discussed how they can be implemented in the Asia-Pacific region.
CAREC Energy Workshop on New Technologies Read more about CAREC Energy Workshop on New Technologies Organized by ADB in partnership with the Energy Sector Coordinating Committee (ESCC) of Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC), this workshop on CAREC Energy Workshop on New Technologies delivered a good understanding of new technologies geared towards capacity building: smart meters, solar power, battery storage, electric vehicles, energy efficiency technologies, etc.
Electric Vehicle as Resilient Solution Read more about Electric Vehicle as Resilient Solution Find out why public transport is the driver of urban development. The presentation also explained ADB’s Lumbini Clean Public Transport scheme under the South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project. Electric vehicle projects in Bangladesh and Nepal are used as case examples.