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  • Review
  • Open Access
38 Citations
7,076 Views
43 Pages

31 July 2024

Electric vehicles (EVs) have seen significant growth due to the increasing awareness about environmental concerns and the negative impacts of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). The electric vehicle landscape is rapidly evolving, with EV pol...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
10,189 Views
16 Pages

1 February 2023

As a strategic guarantee for the rapid development of electric vehicles, the construction and development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) is closely related to the industrial policies formulated by the government. This paper takes...

  • Review
  • Open Access
162 Citations
23,470 Views
15 Pages

25 February 2018

Electric vehicles reduce pollution only if a high percentage of the electricity mix comes from renewable sources and if the battery manufacturing takes place at a site far from the vehicle use region. Industries developed due to increased electric ve...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
94 Citations
69,166 Views
47 Pages

This comprehensive systematic review explores the multifaceted impacts of electric vehicle (EV) adoption across technological, environmental, organizational, and policy dimensions. Drawing from 88 peer-reviewed articles, the study addresses a critica...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,933 Views
22 Pages

23 February 2021

With the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), it is also becoming increasingly important for policymakers to devise measures on how best to handle spent EV batteries. Policymakers need to devise a system that ensures the economic efficiency of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
28 Citations
11,390 Views
19 Pages

2 March 2018

Switching energy demand for transport from liquid fuels to electricity is the most promising way to significantly improve air quality and reduce transport emissions. Previous studies have shown this is possible, that by 2035 the economics of alternat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,135 Views
19 Pages

8 August 2024

The dominant source of the vehicle fleet in developing nations is the used vehicle market in developed nations. As the automotive fleet in developed nations electrifies, so will the used vehicle market. In many cases, developing nations’ electr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
5,060 Views
25 Pages

In the 21st century, China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry has demonstrated remarkable growth, rapidly catching up with and surpassing other nations in scale and development. Understanding the policy mechanisms behind this rapid ascent is cruc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
4,731 Views
15 Pages

22 April 2021

Several transport policies reduce pollution levels caused by private vehicles by introducing autonomous or electric vehicles and encouraging mode shift from private to public transport through park and ride (P&R) facilities. However, combining th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
31 Citations
7,235 Views
14 Pages

China is implementing intensive policies on electric vehicles to control air pollution in urban regions, especially the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei (BTH) region, one of the most polluted areas in China. The development of electric vehicles will...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
5,931 Views
10 Pages

13 November 2021

There are major concerns globally on the increasing population of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and their environmental impact. The initiatives for the advancement of alternative propulsion systems, such as electric motors, have great opp...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
2,941 Views
19 Pages

14 October 2022

A large reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will be needed in the coming decades to keep global warming well below 2 °C. Together, energy and transport sectors are responsible for around ¾ of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions worldwid...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,724 Views
19 Pages

Which Policies and Factors Drive Electric Vehicle Use in Nepal?

  • Laxman Prasad Ghimire,
  • Yeonbae Kim and
  • Nawa Raj Dhakal

3 November 2023

Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a viable technological solution for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation industry, addressing pressing societal concerns regarding climate change, air pollution, and sustainable energy consumption. T...

  • Concept Paper
  • Open Access
47 Citations
8,104 Views
12 Pages

Many initiatives and policies attempt to make our air cleaner by reducing the carbon foot imprint on our planet. Most of the existing and planned initiatives have as their objectives the reduction of carbon dependency and the enhancement of newer or...

  • Article
  • Open Access
154 Citations
29,903 Views
23 Pages

Policy Incentives for the Adoption of Electric Vehicles across Countries

  • Xingping Zhang,
  • Jian Xie,
  • Rao Rao and
  • Yanni Liang

14 November 2014

Electric vehicles (EVs) have prominent advantages for reducing CO2 emissions and alleviating the dependence on fossil fuel consumption in the transport sector. Therefore, many countries have set targets for EV development in recent years and have emp...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,002 Views
11 Pages

4 April 2023

This work presents a multi-criterion approach to evaluate the performance of countries regarding fiscal and non-fiscal policies for promoting electric vehicles. The ELECTRE TRI method is used to classify the performance of countries into categories a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
24 Citations
14,574 Views
21 Pages

13 June 2023

The impacts of electric vehicles (EVs) to the current transportation and logistics system are an emerging topic that has recently garnered public interest in many countries. Several developing countries that rely on the large amount of production in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
39 Citations
4,736 Views
19 Pages

2 April 2020

The purchase subsidy policy gives powerful support in battery electric vehicles’ (BEVs) market penetration. However, the purchase subsidy is also a huge financial burden for the government, so it can only be considered as a transitional measure...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
5,927 Views
20 Pages

21 December 2021

The contemporary demands for massive reductions in industrial pollution caused by the transport sector, especially in large urban agglomerations, compel local and national authorities to propose, develop, and implement programs and policies that have...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
7,632 Views
20 Pages

6 December 2019

The adoption behavior of electric vehicles (EVs) has received considerable attention. However, the whole process of purchase behavior has not been well understood. In response, this paper investigates the uptake of EVs in Beijing, China, with a focus...

  • Article
  • Open Access
44 Citations
6,255 Views
16 Pages

Public Preference for Electric Vehicle Incentive Policies in China: A Conjoint Analysis

  • Wenbo Li,
  • Ruyin Long,
  • Hong Chen,
  • Baoqi Dou,
  • Feiyu Chen,
  • Xiao Zheng and
  • Zhengxia He

In order to mitigate energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission in the transportation sector, countries around the world have generally adopted electric vehicles (EVs) as a new development direction of the automobile industry. Although the Chines...

  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
6,437 Views
18 Pages

13 July 2020

As electric vehicles (EVs) have been widely discussed as a promising way to mitigate the effect of climate change, various policies have been implemented across the world to promote the uptake of EVs. Policymakers also paid attention to the density o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
57 Citations
16,939 Views
20 Pages

Effect of Policy Incentives on the Uptake of Electric Vehicles in China

  • Wenbo Li,
  • Ruyin Long,
  • Hong Chen,
  • Feiyu Chen,
  • Xiao Zheng and
  • Muyi Yang

16 June 2019

In the backdrop of growing public concerns about climate change and air pollution, and the contribution of petroleum combustion in the transport sector to these issues, China has introduced a range of policy incentives for promoting the uptake of ele...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
6,266 Views
16 Pages

20 December 2016

Public policy is crucial for the diffusion of green innovation, and debates exist about the effects of different policies. This paper explores appropriate types of policy instruments by explaining the quick rise in sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
5,962 Views
17 Pages

9 June 2025

With the rapid development of China’s electric vehicle industry, the influence mechanism of government policies on consumers’ purchase intentions has become a research focus. This study integrates the technology acceptance model (TAM) and...

  • Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
5,741 Views
18 Pages

Battery Electric Vehicle Safety Issues and Policy: A Review

  • Sanjeev M. Naiek,
  • Sorawich Aungsuthar,
  • Corey Harper and
  • Chris Hendrickson

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are seeing widespread adoption globally due to technological improvements, lower manufacturing costs, and supportive policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Governments have introduced incentives such as...

  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
2,584 Views
9 Pages

30 December 2016

Plug-in Electric vehicles (PEV), both as battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) have noteworthy potential to reduce global and local emissions. Governments around the world have implemented monetary and non-monetary policy...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
966 Views
11 Pages

This study examines electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the United States, specifically the interconnected relationship between EV-promoting policies, EV charging infrastructure, and registrations of EVs. Gasoline-powered vehicles make up a significant...

  • Article
  • Open Access
50 Citations
8,073 Views
25 Pages

23 September 2018

China has been one of the most aggressive countries in electric vehicle (EV) promotion. However, private EV sales fail to achieve the government’s target. In particular, cutting purchase subsidies poses great uncertainty in relation to EV diffu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
9,691 Views
22 Pages

Electric Vehicles (EVs) emerge as a crucial solution for alleviating the environmental footprint of the transportation sector. However, fostering their widespread adoption demands effective, targeted policies. This study introduces a versatile model,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
9,041 Views
26 Pages

Developing nations like Bangladesh have yet to adopt hybrid (HEVs) or electric vehicles (EVs) for goods carrying, whereas environmental pollution and fuel costs are hitting hard. The electrically powered cars and trucks market promises an excellent o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,400 Views
12 Pages

Toward Sustainability: The Role of Tax Policies in Enhancing the Cost-Competitiveness of Electric Vehicles in Jordan

  • Reema Al-Dalain,
  • Otabeh Al-Oran,
  • Jamil Hamadneh,
  • Nabil Beithou and
  • Mohammad Bani-Khalid

The total cost of ownership (TCO) of electric vehicles (EVs) is significantly influenced by several economic factors which play a critical role in shaping their cost competitiveness, including tax policies. The primary objective of this analysis is t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
51 Citations
32,338 Views
30 Pages

The Development of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Thailand: Policies, Players, and Key Issues (2015–2020)

  • Trin Thananusak,
  • Prattana Punnakitikashem,
  • Sitthichai Tanthasith and
  • Boonying Kongarchapatara

This article explored the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Thailand between 2015 and 2020. This research aimed to study the main players and examine their goals, strategies, and operations in the EV charging business as well...

  • Article
  • Open Access
49 Citations
8,174 Views
20 Pages

18 May 2021

Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are required from all actors. Adopting plug-in electric vehicles (EV) would reduce light motor vehicle travel emissions, a significant and rising emissions source. To encourage EV uptake, many governments ha...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,603 Views
17 Pages

The export of electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial for addressing global environmental challenges and achieving sustainable development goals. However, Chinese EV enterprises encounter significant obstacles when entering international markets due to th...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
45 Citations
7,399 Views
19 Pages

1 September 2021

The global fleet of electric vehicles (EV) has been rising in recent years, and public policies can play an important role in this scene. The objective of this work is to evaluate the impact of public policies in the diffusion of EVs in Brazil, based...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,283 Views
21 Pages

An improved understanding of how policies can promote the diffusion of electric vehicles (EVs) is critical to achieving sustainable development. Previous studies of EV diffusion dynamics have paid insufficient attention to consumer preferences. In th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
86 Citations
17,886 Views
12 Pages

8 March 2021

Under the strong support of policies and incentives, the global electric vehicle (EV) market has been developing rapidly. However, in the context of the overall EV market boom, the promotion policies and incentives for consumers to adopt EVs differ f...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,078 Views
13 Pages

29 November 2022

This perspective paper elaborates on how the burden of environmental issues on public health and the economy led China’s government to declare its revised environmental policies or “war on pollution”. It explains the importance of p...

  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,595 Views
16 Pages

19 December 2024

Electric vehicles (EVs) emerged as a help for Indonesia as a pathway to address environmental challenges related to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Despite governmental efforts, including Presidential Regula...

  • Article
  • Open Access
909 Views
36 Pages

23 June 2025

With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) through purchase subsidy (PS) policies, the personal carbon tax (PCT) policy has been adopted by some countries due to its characteristics of restraining the diffusion of fuel vehicles (FVs) f...

  • Article
  • Open Access
46 Citations
8,650 Views
19 Pages

17 November 2018

With the phasing down of subsidies, China has launched the new energy vehicle (NEV) credit regulation to continuously promote the penetration of electric vehicles. The two policies will coexist through 2020 and definitely pose a dramatic impact on th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,202 Views
16 Pages

To promote sustainable urban mobility and reduce environmental pollution, transportation policies worldwide aim to decrease reliance on fossil fuels. This requires reducing private car use through policy instruments such as urban vehicle access regul...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
6,535 Views
45 Pages

This study evaluates the feasibility and visibility of electric vehicles (EVs) in Egypt, addressing critical research gaps and proposing actionable strategies to drive adoption. Employing a systematic review of academic, governmental, and industry so...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
64 Citations
11,562 Views
25 Pages

Factors Influencing Electric Vehicle Penetration in the EU by 2030: A Model-Based Policy Assessment

  • Stergios Statharas,
  • Yannis Moysoglou,
  • Pelopidas Siskos,
  • Georgios Zazias and
  • Pantelis Capros

17 July 2019

The European Commission (EC) has set ambitious CO2 emission reduction objectives for the transport sector by 2050. In this context, most decarbonisation scenarios for transport foresee large market penetration of electric vehicles in 2030 and 2050. T...

  • Review
  • Open Access
32 Citations
7,559 Views
18 Pages

Wireless Chargers for Electric Vehicle: A Systematic Review on Converter Topologies, Environmental Assessment, and Review Policy

  • Pradeep Vishnuram,
  • Suresh P.,
  • Narayanamoorthi R.,
  • Vijayakumar K. and
  • Benedetto Nastasi

9 February 2023

The delivery of electricity employing an electromagnetic field that extends across an intervening region is called a wireless power transfer (WPT). This approach paves the way for electric vehicles (EVs) to use newly available options to reduce their...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,024 Views
30 Pages

5 September 2024

Global climate change has prompted all sectors of society to take urgent action to reduce carbon emissions. Electric vehicles are the key to low-carbon transportation transformation, but their popularity has led to difficulties in disposing of used b...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,200 Views
13 Pages

18 January 2025

The growth of electric vehicle (EV) demand in Korea is closely tied to the challenge of optimal charging station placement. Despite the quantitative increase in charging stations, their uneven spatial distribution remains a significant issue, as high...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
5,943 Views
15 Pages

Evaluating China’s Passenger Vehicle Market under the Vehicle Policies of 2021–2023

  • Shiqi Ou,
  • Rujie Yu,
  • Zhenhong Lin,
  • Xin He,
  • Jessey Bouchard and
  • Steve Przesmitzki

China is well known for its determination on large-scale vehicle electrification, which currently is mainly driven by fuel economy and electric vehicle policies mixed with the extensive charging infrastructure support and monetary incentives from the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
81 Citations
20,762 Views
27 Pages

The Current Dilemma and Future Path of China’s Electric Vehicles

  • Xingping Zhang,
  • Rao Rao,
  • Jian Xie and
  • Yanni Liang

20 March 2014

China had set an ambitious development target of electric vehicles (EVs) to mitigate the environmental pollution. However, the actual situation of EVs far lagged behind the goals. This paper analyzes the elements impeding EVs’ development, which are...

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