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The popularity of electric vehicles offers the opportunity to analyze decision-making processes by examining user behavior. Determining the motivation of the user to use an innovation will guide decision-makers in supporting the innovation in question. This study investigates the factors electric car users in Türkiye consider based on the Technology Acceptance Model. A questionnaire was used to measure Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, and Intention to Use with the external factors of Subjective Norm, Compatibility, and Image. The relationships were analyzed with PLS-SEM established with the participation of 414 electric vehicle users. Subjective Norms and Image directly impact Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, and Intention to Use. It has been determined that Compatibility has a direct effect on Ease of Use and an indirect effect on Usefulness and Intention. According to this study, in which most people are dissatisfied with charging and range issues, the opinion of the social environment and family is the most important external factor affecting intention. Our findings suggest improving the charging station network and technology, as well as implementing informative activities related to the features of electric vehicles, in order to contribute to users' adoption of electric vehicles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to identify the factors shaping the sales volume of passenger electric cars in selected European countries that differ in the level of development and advancement of the electric car market. Design/methodology/approach: The empirical analysis covers annual EV sales data from five countries annually, spanning 2012-2022. To achieve the aim of the study, a single-equation linear regression model was used, estimated using the classic least squares method. Appropriate fit measures and statistical tests were used to verify the estimated models. Findings: The study showed that there are differences in the factors determining electric car sales in the countries surveyed. Driver preferences vary by region. However, due to the demands of climate change, interest in electric cars has increased dramatically in recent years. Research limitations/implications: The study concerned the demand for electric cars in selected countries. It constitutes the basis for further research, covering a larger number of countries in Europe and beyond. Practical implications: The obtained research results allowed us to indicate what elements constitute the main reasons for purchasing electric cars by European residents. They signal to decision-makers what elements should be paid attention to increase the ecological awareness of European residents, influencing decisions to purchase an electric vehicle. Social implications: Research indicates the need to promote electromobility to increase the number of publicly available fast charging points and policies related to facilitating the purchase of electric vehicles due to the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Originality/value: The article is an attempt to identify the factors determining the demand for electric cars, indicate the causes of differences in demand in European countries, and recommendations for increasing interest in this type of car in the light of sustainable development goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to examine the dynamics of competition and the prospects of the electric car industry in Indonesia using a qualitative method with a literature review approach. The study analyzes the development trends of the electric car industry, identifies the key players in the Indonesia market, and explores the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. The results of the study show that although the electric car industry in Indonesia is still in its infancy, there is significant growth potential driven by government support, increased environmental awareness, and technological developments. However, challenges such as limited charging infrastructure, relatively high prices, and consumer perception still need to be addressed. The competition map shows a combination of local and international players, with diverse strategies in dealing with the market. The industry's future prospects are predicted to be positive, but it depends on collaboration between the government, industry, and society in overcoming various challenges in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The solution to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions is electric cars. Despite the fact that this technology has been around since the late 19th century, the adoption of electric cars in Indonesia only began to grow rapidly in the early 2010s. Since Presidential Regulation No. 55 of 2018, the government of Indonesia has committed to supporting the advancement of EVs by implementing various policies and building infrastructure to support this advancement. This study investigates the development of electric vehicles in Indonesia from the beginning. The focus of the research is on its history, its key players, the benefits and drawbacks of the technology, and how consumers and government policies are responding to these advances. One potential solution to reduce carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels is electric cars, which have attracted attention around the world, including Indonesia.Despite the fact that electric vehicle technology has been around since the late 19th century, its adoption and development in Indonesia has only increased significantly in the last ten years. To identify the milestones of electric vehicles in Indonesia, the contributions of key players such as Wuling and Hyundai, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the market, the study uses a qualitative approach and involves literature studies, consumer surveys, and interviews with industry players. The study found that issues such as reliance on imported components and limited charging infrastructure still need to be addressed, despite great progress. The future of Indonesia's electric vehicle industry depends heavily on the ability of the government and industry to address these issues, as well as collaboration between various parties to improve local production and technology. The study offers a new perspective on the adoption of electric vehicle technology in emerging markets, particularly Indonesia, and suggests strategic measures to support the growth of this industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As the European Union advances its regulatory framework on energy efficiency, the introduction of an energy label for electric cars appears increasingly relevant. Anticipating this policy development, we present a scoping analysis of energy consumption and efficiency trade-offs across 342 fully electric cars available in Europe. Our results suggest that certified and real-world energy consumption average 19 ± 4 kWh/100 km and 21 ± 4 kWh/100 km, translating into drive ranges of 440 ± 120 km and 380 ± 110 km, respectively. Energy consumption is correlated with mass, frontal area, and battery capacity but less so with rated power and vehicle price. Each 100 kg of vehicle mass and 0.1 m2 of frontal area increases energy consumption by 0.2 ± 0.1 kWh/100 km and 0.9 ± 0.1 kWh/100 km, respectively. Raising battery capacity by 10 kWh elevates vehicle mass by 143 ± 4 kg, energy consumption by 0.6 ± 0.1 kWh/100 km, drive range by 44 ± 2 km, and vehicle price by 12,000 ± 600 EUR. Efficient cars are available at any price, but long drive ranges have a cost. These findings point to considerable efficiency trade-offs that could be revealed to consumers through a dedicated energy label. We propose several options for classifying vehicles on an efficiency scale from A to G, with and without drive range and battery capacity as utility parameters. Our analysis provides a rationale for the energy labeling of electric cars in the European Union and could inspire similar analyses for other vehicle categories such as e-scooters, lightweight electric three- and four-wheelers, e-busses, e-trucks, and electric non-road machinery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In 2022, the air pollution levels in Iranian cities increased by an average of 35% compared to 2019, which is concerning considering the growing transportation needs due to population growth. However, alternative travel methods with better environmental performance can help reduce the role of transportation in creating pollution. One potential solution is the use of shared autonomous vehicles, which have the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, estimating the exact effects of this travel method on climate change can be challenging due to various factors that come into play. To address this issue, a study was conducted using the SUMO software and random travel demand to quantitatively analysis the environmental impact of shared autonomous vehicles in a specific section of Tehran city. The analysis considered different scenarios related to the penetration rate, fleet size, and sharing policies. Simulation-based approaches were employed to assess the environmental impact, with a particular focus on greenhouse gas emissions. The results of the study indicated that simultaneous service to two users, compared to other sharing scenarios, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 10%. This suggests that efficient sharing policies can have a positive impact on the environment. Moreover, the study found that in scenarios where both autonomous car-sharing and private car modes exist, increasing the fleet size of shared autonomous vehicles can lead to increased congestion, resulting in higher pollutant emissions. Additionally, the penetration rate of these vehicles is crucial, as a penetration rate of 100% tends to result in almost zero greenhouse gas emissions. Regarding the impact of the fleet size of shared autonomous vehicles on fuel consumption, it can be said that increasing the fleet size in scenarios where both modes exist would lead to an increase in fossil fuel consumption and a decrease in electric fuel consumption. Overall, this study highlights the potential environmental benefits of shared autonomous vehicles in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By implementing efficient sharing policies, increasing fleet size and density, and aiming for high penetration rates, we can strive towards a greener and more sustainable transportation system.

This article examines the contradictions of the capitalist system, particularly its exploitation of labor, humans, and nature, as the root cause of the global polycrisis. It argues that energy transition projects, when not anchored in an internationalist and just ecological transition paradigm, can lead to material conflicts between domestic interests and those on the periphery of the system. The article emphasizes the need for a planet-wide just transition, necessitating an internationalist critique of extractivism and debates connected to post-extractivism. Just transition programs will look different everywhere, but ultimately depend on one another to ensure that they are actually just. By examining the conflicts posed by extractivism in a green transition projects, from energy to transportation, this paper argues for expanding just transition debates in an internationalist manner so that the political practice of transition in one place does not come at the cost of creating sacrifice zones somewhere else. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper explores the worldwide co-movement between the demand for electric cars and oil prices from January 3rd, 2020, to March 6th, 2023, utilizing wavelet methodology. The main finding shows a strong link between electric car demand and oil prices when oil prices are highly volatile in the short term. When oil prices suddenly drop, people's preference for electric cars decreases in the very short term. However, in the short term, the demand for electric cars is influenced by how much oil prices change and the anticipation of future trends, causing a shift between traditional and electric cars. These results hold true even when considering factors like geopolitical risks, pandemics, the health of the car industry, and the cost of metals used in car batteries. The findings have crucial implications in the socio-economic environment, being very useful to both policy-makers and car market actors. In this light, on the one hand, the outputs can offer support in shaping policies able to reduce fossil fuel dependency and address climate change. On the other hand, this insight aids in correcting the market dynamics across automotive and energy sectors under oil price volatility. Furthermore, these dynamics can affect economic indicators like inflation, trade balances, unemployment, and GDP growth. Not least, transitioning to electric cars can mitigate emissions reduction, improve air quality, diversify energy sources, and enhance energy security. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Significant progress reconciling economic activities with a stable climate requires radical and rapid technological change in multiple sectors. Here, we study the case of the automotive industry's transition to electric vehicles, which involved choosing between two different technologies: fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) or battery electric vehicles (BEVs). We know very little about the role that such technological uncertainty plays in shaping the strategies of firms, the efficacy of technological and climate policies, and the speed of technological transitions. Here, we explain that the choice between these two technologies posed a global and multisectoral coordination game, due to technological complementarities and the global organization of the industry's markets and supply chains. We use data on patents, supply-chain relationships, and national policies to document historical trends and industry dynamics for these two technologies. While the industry initially focused on FCEVs, around 2008, the technological paradigm shifted to BEVs. National-level policies had a limited ability to coordinate global players around a type of clean car technology. Instead, exogenous innovation spillovers from outside the automotive sector played a critical role in solving this coordination game in favor of BEVs. Our results suggest that global and cross-sectoral technology policies may be needed to accelerate low-carbon technological change in other sectors, such as shipping or aviation. This enriches the existing theoretical paradigm, which ignores the scale of interdependencies between technologies and firms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores the news media framing of electric vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand and theorises the role it may have played in the uptake of EVs in the country. The results were unexpected as they did not reflect previous research. The positive valence of EVs, battery life, carbon emissions, the environment, range, public or personal costs, positive public opinion, positive evaluative language and battery reusage were not emphasised at all in the coverage sampled. Instead, the results showed there was a significant focus only on EVs' technological features, such as smart technology. However, despite the lacklustre media coverage of EVs in New Zealand, the sales of EVs went up. This disconnection between previous research detailing the importance of positive media framing and subsequent behaviour has implications for further research examining media effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The fundamentals of wireless power transmission began with Nikola Tesla, who used a Tesla coil to transmit energy wirelessly. These studies have paved the way for today's wireless power transmission technologies. In recent years, wireless power transmission has also garnered attention from phone companies and is now being considered for use in electric vehicles. One of the main reasons lithium-ion batteries are preferred in electric vehicles is the ease of charging. These batteries provide longer range compared to other types of batteries due to their high energy density, meaning they can store more energy relative to their size. Additionally, their faster charging capabilities are a major advantage for electric vehicle owners. As a result, charging technology is of great importance for electric vehicles. In this study, a design is presented that allows electric vehicles, which are becoming more common in daily life due to advancing technology, to wirelessly transfer charge to each other in emergency situations. In the design, the receiving coil is placed in the front hood of the vehicle, and the transmitting coil is placed in the rear hood, with the model being configured accordingly. The design also allows the location of the transmitting coil to be adjusted via distance sensors. When electric vehicles reach the optimum distance, the distance sensor gives an alert, allowing enough charge to be transferred for the vehicle to reach the nearest charging station. Additionally, the system can be designed to allow emergency vehicles (such as ambulances) to quickly receive energy from another vehicle in emergencies, due to the ease of sharing provided by the system. This system reduces the towing costs of electric and hybrid vehicles and offers drivers uninterrupted driving. Furthermore, the system provides numerous advantages such as eliminating cable clutter, offering ease of use, compatibility with all devices, multi-charging capability, and durability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Great effort is put into making our mobility system more sustainable in order to mitigate climate change. One corner stone of this endeavour is the transition from internal combustion engines to electric engines for private cars. This transition, however, introduces new challenges, especially regarding the demand for electrical energy from renewable sources. One emerging phenomenon is the so-called charging rush hour, i.e. a sharp demand spike when many people arrive home and begin charging their electric cars. In this study we use an agent-based model calibrated with empirical data on mobility behaviour to investigate strategies for mitigating this charging rush hour. Studied counter strategies include telecommuting and the possibility to charge the car at work. Our findings show that the baseline peak of 65 MW per 100 000 people can only be reduced to 55 MW per 100 000 people even when combining multiple strategies. Thus the small incentives and policy changes investigated here are not enough to solve the problem of the charging rush hour and more disruptive changes to our mobility system are required.

In recent years, many countries have actively promoted sustainable mobility as part of their efforts to decarbonize transportation through automotive electrification. Therefore, identifying the factors that influence individuals' interest in using electric cars (ECs) is crucial for guiding public opinion toward choosing this sustainable mode of transportation. Consequently, the present study mobilized the theory of planned behavior and the technology acceptance model to interpret the various factors influencing the intention to adopt ECs in a developing country. Following the developed model, data were collected from individuals using cars in Morocco through an online questionnaire. Data analysis using structural equation modeling revealed a positive influence of relative advantage on both the perceived ease of use and green perceived usefulness. Furthermore, the perceived ease of use, green perceived usefulness, environmental concern, and social influence positively affected attitudes toward using ECs. Similarly, these results confirmed that green perceived usefulness and individual attitudes positively enhance ECs adoption intention. These findings contribute to the literature related to ECs adoption and offer guidance to policymakers on promoting ECs adoption in developing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Electric cars (EC) adoption represents a strategic action aimed at promoting environmental sustainability. Although Millennials and Gen Z represent the greatest potential market for EC, their adoption remains low; thus, this study focused on examining the role of motive in predicting EC adoption intention within these two generations' population. Built upon the fundamental motive framework, this research explores the motives that lead to EC adoption intention. Subsequently, this study aims to examine the role of performance expectancy as the mediating variable and EC attributes beliefs as the moderating variable that can promote EC adoption intention. Design/methodology/approach: Both exploratory and confirmatory methods were used in this investigation. Using an exploratory approach, this research explores the fundamental motives and the attributes of EC that influence EC adoption intention. Using a confirmatory approach, this research tests the mediating role of performance expectancy. To collect the data, an online survey was administered to 260 young consumers in Indonesia. Findings: The results of PLS-SEM analysis from the data revealed that self-protection, kin-care, status and affiliative motives influence EC adoption. Furthermore, performance expectancy mediates the relationship between self-protection, mate acquisition, affiliative motives and EC adoption intention. Among EC attributes, the short-haul performance strengthens the indirect relationship between affiliative motive and EC adoption intention. Research limitations/implications: The main limitation of this study is that it only focuses on the practical attributes of EC, whereas psychological attributes that were found to be more influential in consumer's purchase decisions were not examined. Practical implications: Marketers need to explore EC attributes that can strengthen the relationship between consumers' motives and EC adoption intention by increasing consumers' evaluation of performance expectancy. In this study, marketers can promote short-haul performance, as it will lead to EC adoption for consumers with affiliative motives. Originality/value: This study ties together two lines of research on the adoption of EC, exploring EC attributes and examining consumers' motivation to choose EC, especially Millennials and Gen Z. In this way, EC attributes facilitate the fulfillment of consumers' needs and promote EC adoption intention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article is devoted to the analysis of the possibilities of modernizing the automotive industry through the electrification of passenger vehicles. The benefits and risks of such modernization are analyzed, the main factors determining this transition are highlighted, and the necessary transport policy is described. Several scenarios are considered, differing in the degree of electrification development. Forecasting and analytical tools are presented for building prospects for the production of electric vehicles, the required volume of charging infrastructure and the costs for it, as well as the capacity of energy storage devices and the necessary supply of lithium raw materials. The volumes of these indicators are estimated in different scenarios. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Electric cars have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution compared to fossil fuel cars. In green behavior research, a focus on electric cars can provide a better understanding of the preferences, motivations, and challenges individuals face in switching to these environmentally friendly cars. This research aims to analyze the influence of biospheric values on ascription of responsibility and willingness to adopt, analyze the influence of ascription of responsibility on personal norms and willingness to adopt, analyze personal norms on willingness to adopt and personal norms mediate the influence of ascription of responsibility on willingness to adopt. This research data was collected using a questionnaire because this research is research using quantitative methods. Data analysis in this research was carried out using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method using SmartPLS software version 3.0. The results of this research show that Biospheric Value has a significant positive effect on interest in adopting electric cars. Ascription Of Responsibility has a significant positive effect on Personal Norm. Biospheric Value has an insignificant negative effect on Willingness to Adopt. Ascription Of Responsibility has a significant positive effect on Willingness to Adopt. Personal Norm has a significant positive effect on Willingness to Adopt. Personal Norms can mediate the influence of Ascription of Responsibility on Willingness to Adopt. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of electric cars has increased in recent years and has an accelerating development. Despite its advantages and growing trends, it still faces the challenge of limited autonomy range of batteries and under developed infrastructure. Both aspects are key factors in the decision of consumers to buy an electric car. In order to do so, consumers have to feel comfortable with the autonomy range of their electric car and the possibility to reload it, by having a well-developed charging stations infrastructure. Our paper deals with the perception of consumers regarding the risks associated with the limited autonomy of cars and expectation towards charging infrastructure. In a quantitative study, we analyze from two perspective the level of consumers' comfort related to the autonomy of their electrical mobility. On the one hand we analyze the different perception related to the autonomy of the electric car. On the other hand, we analyze the expectation towards the infrastructure of charging stations. As expected, consumers feel more comfortable with autonomy ranges of more than 500 kilometers for electric cars. For the charging infrastructure, consumers prefer distances shorter than 50 kilometers between charging stations, in order to feel comfortable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to answer the following research questions: 1) What observable variables can create constructs stemming from technology acceptance theory, where the technology under study is electric cars? 2) Do the observable variables creating constructs such as economic utility, environmental utility, social pressure, perceived ease/difficulty of use, attitudes, promotions and regulations, intentions to use electric cars form scales with acceptable validity and reliability? 3) Which of the studied constructs significantly affect the intention to use electric cars? Design/methodology/approach: In order to achieve the stated purpose, literature research and empirical studies were conducted. The literature research was based on technology acceptance theory, which provided the theoretical basis for the questions for the survey, which was then conducted on a sample of 147 people. The obtained survey data were analyzed and used to: 1) validate the questionnaire scales that represent electric car acceptance factors and consist of observable variables; 2) model the factors affecting the acceptance of electric car technology. Structural Equation Modeling (pls-SEM) was used. Findings: We found sets of statements, or observable variables building scales based on technology acceptance theory, where the technology under study was electric cars. Not all of these scales are of acceptable accuracy and reliability. Scales for the constructs of attitudes and promotions proved problematic. Therefore, these scales must be reexamined in another study. The remaining scales, after removing or recoding some variables, can be considered acceptable. We built a model in which the construct of attitudes toward electric cars was not included, while all other constructs except social pressure and promotion of electric cars were found to significantly affect intentions to use electric cars. Research limitations / implications: The study sample was quite small, so we assume that our research will be repeated on a larger number of respondents. Practical implications: Nevertheless, we consider our results on the validation of the scales of economic and environmental utility, social pressure and perceived difficulty of using electric cars to be valid. The scales we have proposed may prove useful for studying the acceptance of electric cars. Originality/value: The originality of our article comes from a set of observable variables measuring constructs derived from Technology Acceptance Theory, where the technology under study is electric car technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This New Zealand study explored the research literature about quiet motor vehicles, like electric and hybrid cars, and the safety of pedestrians with vision impairment when making road-crossing decisions through an integrative literature review. A search of four research databases, two public library databases, and the New Zealand and the United States' Departments of Transport online resources, as well as three relevant journals was conducted using key words. A rapid critical appraisal tool was used to assess whether the 38 found articles were valid and important, provided any answers to the research questions, and met the study's inclusion criteria. A thematic analysis of 25 studies, which were included in this study, was completed to answer the following research questions: (1) What does the current literature say, as a whole, about the potential effects of 'quiet vehicles' on road-crossing procedures for pedestrians with a vision impairment? and (2) what remedies may exist to alleviate these effects, including possible changes to orientation and mobility (O&M) practice? Five emerging themes were found in the research: (1) crossing the road as a pedestrian with a vision impairment with quiet cars; (2) O&M instruction needs to change; (3) environmental access to road crossings; (4) developing and adapting technology and car sounds; and (5) rights of people with a vision impairment, policy, and legislation. The literature also confirmed that road crossings, when quiet vehicles are present, are dangerous for pedestrians with a vision impairment because such pedestrians rely on vehicular sounds for safe crossings. However, the review concluded that further research is needed in order to answer the research questions in this study. There were no studies about road-crossing procedures and quiet cars, and little research about possible remedies and O&M practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to compare autonomous ground vehicles with conventional and electric vans on the basis of associated vehicle costs and benefits related to their use, taking into account economic feasibility. Cost per vehicle kilometre is derived using the total cost of ownership method adjusted with the inclusion of labour costs and the impact of solar panel application on fuel efficiency while travel time-related and capacity occupations and reliability benefits serve as a basis for the total possible number of parcels delivered. The results show that, under the current structural and infrastructural conditions of urban delivery, the experimental model can be potentially successful in terms of cost per kilometre (0.133/km) but not as effective in terms of the total possible number of parcels delivered. This study defines autonomous ground vehicles with lockers as an innovative last mile solution and contributes to the academic literature by investigating the concept's efficiency competitiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The value of reducing energy consumption in buildings has increased worldwide. This is because the consumption of fossil fuels in a building is as much as in other industries, also among buildings, the consumption of commercial-office buildings has a higher energy consumption; Therefore, the adoption of energy efficiency techniques in the construction and operation of buildings will play an essential role in creating sustainable cities in the future, and for this reason, green building standards such as IgCC, ASHRAE 189.1 and LEED are expanding. At the same time the advancement of technologies such as electric cars and solar cells, incredibly transparent solar cells for generating electricity are being witnessed. In this research, based on building energy simulation techniques, a commercial-office building has been investigated based on green building standards, considering the presence of electric cars and transparent solar cells. This research shows that the building with two scenarios of solar panels on the roof will be reduced by 9% and with transparent panels for electricity production by 18%. Also, the return rate of the first scenario is five years and nine months. The return rate of the second scenario is approximately six years and two months, which will decrease to 2 months and 20 days for the first scenario and three years and three months for the second scenario with the implementation of government incentive policies. Another finding was obtained through the intelligentization of electric car charging costs. It showed that if electric car charging stations are used in the building in three different states, including buildings without solar panels, building with the presence of solar panels only on the roof, and building with solar panels on the roof and transparent solar panels on the windows is 10%, 20% and 30% less than the cheapest commercial electric car charging station.

Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained significant interest as a cleaner and sustainable mode of transportation compared to fossil-fuel vehicles. Although its background goes beyond a century ago, the effects of global warming have increased the development and utilization of EVs. Similarly, serious investments are being made for the development and use of EVs for batteries and charging stations, and, R&D activities are being carried out in Türkiye. With the start of domestic e-Car utilization, it is expected that e-Cars will be used throughout Türkiye. Therefore, charging stations will be established to meet needs. For this scope, a design study has been conducted at Ondokuz Mayıs University Campus and the number of stations was determined to ensure the effective use of e-Cars at the campus. A field study was conducted on the current parking lots, their capacities, and average occupancy rates. Then, charging station recommendations were developed for each parking lot based on the distribution of EVs by correlating the parking lot capacities, occupancy rates, and distribution. With similar planning to be carried out on other university campuses, universities will be at the forefront of e-Car utilization and many studies can be conducted to solve the problems that will be identified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, many countries have actively promoted sustainable mobility as part of their efforts to decarbonize transportation through automotive electrification. Therefore, identifying the factors that influence individuals’ interest in using electric cars (ECs) is crucial for guiding public opinion toward choosing this sustainable mode of transportation. Consequently, the present study mobilized the theory of planned behavior and the technology acceptance model to interpret the various factors influencing the intention to adopt ECs in a developing country. Following the developed model, data were collected from individuals using cars in Morocco through an online questionnaire. Data analysis using structural equation modeling revealed a positive influence of relative advantage on both the perceived ease of use and green perceived usefulness. Furthermore, the perceived ease of use, green perceived usefulness, environmental concern, and social influence positively affected attitudes toward using ECs. Similarly, these results confirmed that green perceived usefulness and individual attitudes positively enhance ECs adoption intention. These findings contribute to the literature related to ECs adoption and offer guidance to policymakers on promoting ECs adoption in developing countries.

Climate changes and the number of people in the world are increasingly affecting the environment. In order to reduce this impact, there are more and more alternatives to cars with internal combustion. Currently, the most used alternative is electric cars. This research aimed to rank electric cars according to their characteristics. It was selected 13 criteria according to which 20 alternatives were ranked. For this purpose, it was used two methods, DNMEREC (Double normalization Method based on the Removal Effects of Criteria) used to determine criterion weights objectively and DNCRADIS (Double normalization Compromise Ranking of Alternatives from Distance to Ideal Solution) method used to rank alternatives. Here, classical methods for multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) are extended to contribute to a more stable ranking of alternatives. Unlike similar approaches, the same normalization has been used here, but in two ways, which represents an innovative approach in MCDM. The results of this approach have shown that the best-ranked alternative is A6 (Sono Sion), while the worst-ranked alternative is A2 (Smart EQ forfour). These results were confirmed with a comparative analysis of the results obtained using other MCDM methods and sensitivity analysis. The validation of the results and the application of the Spearman correlation coefficient have shown that the ranking of the alternatives is uniform and more stable when double normalization is applied than when classical methods with their normalization are used. In addition, this decision-making provides support to potential buyers for choosing electric cars. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The electric vehicle (EV) industry was selected as a national priority in Made in China 2025 (MIC2025) industrial strategy and has benefitted, as such, from all the attention and support provided by the Chinese state. The development of this industry presented itself as a solution by which China could eventually outperform the West in the global car market, where it couldn’t manage to assert itself in spite of all the efforts made, because it had never been able to master well enough the internal combustion engine technology and its complex fine tuning. This paper looks at China’s progress in the emerging purview of the EV industry –which builds upon a newer, but simpler and more easily replicable technology –, keeping track of Chinese domestic market developments, in terms of supply, demand, prices, local actors, market segments and specifics and providing, at the same time, a brief view on the accomplishments attained, as well as on the risks and challenges China still has to overcome, in its race for global dominance in this field.

Aims Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales and use are rapidly expanding. Battery electric vehicles, along with their charging stations, are a potential source of electromagnetic interference (EMI) for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). The new 'high-power' charging stations have the potential to create strong electromagnetic fields and induce EMI in CIEDs, and their safety has not been evaluated. Methods and results A total of 130 CIED patients performed 561 charges of four BEVs and a test vehicle (350 kW charge capacity) using high-power charging stations under continuous 6-lead electrocardiogram monitoring. The charging cable was placed directly over the CIED, and devices were programmed to maximize the chance of EMI detection. Cardiac implantable electronic devices were re-interrogated after patients charged all BEVs and the test vehicle for evidence of EMI. There were no incidences of EMI, specifically no over-sensing, pacing inhibition, inappropriate tachycardia detection, mode switching, or spontaneous reprogramming. The risk of EMI on a patient-based analysis is 0/130 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0%–2%], and the risk of EMI on a charge-based analysis is 0/561 (95% CI 0%–0.6%). The effective magnetic field along the charging cable was 38.65 µT and at the charging station was 77.9 µT. Conclusions The use of electric cars with high-power chargers by patients with cardiac devices appears to be safe with no evidence of clinically relevant EMI. Reasonable caution, by minimizing the time spent in close proximity with the charging cables, is still advised as the occurrence of very rare events cannot be excluded from our results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the advancement of technology in recent decades and the implementation of international norms to minimize greenhouse gas emissions, automakers have focused on new technologies connected to electric/hybrid vehicles and electric fuel cell vehicles. Alternative fuel sources like hydrogen and electricity have been introduced as a sustainable, lower-emission alternative to burning fossil fuel. BEVs or battery electric vehicles are typical electric cars with a battery and electric motor that have to be charged. FCEVs, or fuel cell electric vehicles, have a fuel cell that converts pure hydrogen into electricity via reverse electrolysis to charge a battery connected to an electric motor. The lifecycle costs of the BEV and FCHEV are comparable; however, depending on driving patterns, one may be more advantageous than the other. This study compares the most recent proposed fuel-cell electric car topologies. This paper aims to find out which fuel alternative is more sustainable, looking forward to the future. An analysis was conducted by comparing different fuel cells' and batteries' efficiencies, performance, advantages, and disadvantages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We approximate the spatial and temporal distribution of the Pigouvian kilometre tax for road traffic in the most urbanized part of Sweden, with four million inhabitants and a similar "degree of urbanization" to the Netherlands and the UK, in a future scenario where most vehicles are electric. We apply the national transport model and include all links and four time-of-day periods. We find that roughly half of the vehicle kilometres travelled in Mälardalen has a marginal external cost (congestion and other external costs included) below 0.04 €/km which is below the fuel tax in 2019). The mean marginal external cost is higher, at 0.09 €/km. Our focus is not the exact numbers but the magnitudes and the vast variation across links in a country-like region: 90 percent of the revenue is collected on 10 percent of the road network. Hence, a nation-wide kilometre tax, implying high enforcement cost, is likely not the best option. Instead, the marginal external cost could probably be internalized fairly accurate by a congestion tax in the big cities in combination with for instance an ownership tax. We find that the Pigouvian tax would cover the public costs for our target road system. We relate our findings to the mainstem fiscal tax literature. • We simulate the spatial and temporal distribution of the optimal kilometre tax. • The national transport model is applied to a 4 million rural and city country-like region. • The median optimal tax is 0.04 €/km, below present fuel tax and the variation is vast. • 90 percent of the revenue is collected on 10 percent of the road network. • GPS-based nationwide kilometre tax has high enforcement cost. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the current depletion of fossil fuels and its price hikes, the need of the hour is an alternative source of energy for the vehicles. Electric Vehicles are the solution for the industry as well as for the environment in India. However, the current market penetration of electric vehicles is rather low. There is a need to study the factors influencing the consumer's acceptance of such electric cars. Various factors that influence the purchase decision of car buyers are based on individual perception of dimensions like environmental issues, cost, trust, technological advancement, infrastructure and societal acceptance. The results of the study show that positive environmental effects associated with electric cars along with the no costs of fuel involved happen to be the biggest motivators for the consumer when it comes to purchasing electric cars. On the contrary, cost of the electric car and lack of charging infrastructure happen to be the factors which demotivate adoption of electric cars. Thus, to promote the sales of electric cars the government has to play a leading role by developing satisfactory infrastructure, creating environmental policies, subsidizing the cost of the electric vehicles and providing financial incentives like lower interest rate on car loans and tax reductions on the purchase of electric cars. Through this paper, the potential scope of electric cars in the city of Kolkata will be studied and the consumer perception for same will be analysed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Considering the disruptive potential of electric cars in the automotive industry, this studyaims to analyze the factors influencing electric car adoption behavior among Indian car usersMethodology:The research adopts both exploratory and descriptive approaches, conducted in two phases. Phase oneinvolves engaging with 200 prospective electric car buyers to identify critical adoption factors. Phase twoemploys conjoint analysis, involving 300 consumers and assessing nine attribute combinations (price,recharge time, and driving range) derived from literature review and interactions with potentialbuyers. Findings: The study reveals the three most valued attribute combinations for Indian consumers whenselecting electric cars. Practical Implications: Decision-makers and electric vehicle manufacturers can leveragethese results to introduce advanced technology into the Indian market. The conjoint analysis findings assistmanufacturers in understanding the relative importance of features influencing consumer utility. Originality: This study contributes to the existing literature by focusing on consumer behavior in developing markets,particularly India, which has been less explored compared to the asymmetry in research on electric caradoption behavior in developed markets.

The study assesses the viability of electric cars for personal use in India based on the driving range and travel pattern, vehicle ownership and income levels and energy demand. The study estimates the expected personal electric car stock in India using a scenario-based approach. This is used to further estimate the electricity demand. Growing income levels present a potential for converting personal cars to electric, however, the limited percentage of multicar households in India limits its viability. The analysis shows that the low powertrain models can meet most of the daily travel demand in a single charge. However, the increasing ownership of large-size vehicles and growing travel distances impose a burden on electricity demand. There is a need to adopt a package of policies to restrain the growing vehicle ownership, retain the existing travel intensity and manage the energy demand.

The article deals with the service of electric cars, the project of which will open up opportunities for both city and regional residents to buy and use electric cars more actively. Types of electric cars and their construction, maintenance and repair technology are analysed. The designed electric vehicle maintenance and repair service will use only the latest technologies and equipment. It is expected to attract specialists with relevant experience to the service. The performed economic evaluation of the planned service activity allows to state that high-quality maintenance and repair works would enable the service to work profitably. Keywords: electric cars, service, technology, repair, maintenance.