The property right is one of the most important right of a person in modern societies. Most of the national legislations consists of complex provision in what comes to protect this right. Due to the legislation lacks or misinterpretations, Romania has become a subject of criticism regarding...

Understanding the effects of climate change and determining appropriate mitigation and adaptation measures comprise a paradigmatic example of an issue that crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries and requires communication and collaboration across many fields of study. For example, it is...

The expansion of wind-generation in the United States poses significant challenges to policy-makers, particularly because wind’s intermittency and unpredictability can exacerbate problems of congestion on a transmission constrained grid. Understanding these issues is necessary if optimal...

This report analyzes the Greater Mekong Subregion’s current energy situation and the challenges and opportunities it faces, given its resource endowments and development efforts. The creation of a Regional Power Coordination Center is a critical step forward, but should be matched by...

This paper analyzes the drivers of wind power development in the United States, focusing on government renewable energy incentives and access to the electricity grid. The effects of wind capacity, electricity transmission line coverage and grid regulation, as well as state and federal subsidies...

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have a large potential to reduce greenhouse gases emissions and increase fuel economy and fuel flexibility. PHEVs are propelled by the energy from both gasoline and electric power sources. Penetration of PHEVs into the automobile market affects the...

There is an increasing impetus to transform the U.S transportation sector and transition away from the uncertainties of oil supply. One of the most viable current solutions is the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). These vehicles allow for a transportation system that would be flexible in its...

This article presents a quantitative assessment of the need for electricity transmission capacity investments in Germany for 2030. Congestion is analyzed and its possible relief through appropriate grid reinforcements as those described in the Ten Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) of the...

This paper presents findings from the Western Australian Electric Vehicle Trial (2010–2012) and the ongoing Electric vehicle (EV) charging research network in Perth. The University of Western Australia is collecting the data from eleven locally converted EVs and 23 charging stations. The data...