Towards Sustainable Decarbonization: Addressing Challenges in Electric Vehicle Adoption and Infrastructure Development

Nino Adamashvili, Alkis Thrassou

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    Abstract

    The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) plays a pivotal role in achieving decarbonization within the transportation sector. However, the widespread adoption of EVs faces multifaceted challenges, particularly concerning infrastructure development. This paper investigates the intersection of sustainability, decarbonization, and EV adoption, with a focus on identifying and analyzing the challenges associated with infrastructure deployment. Strictly adhering to the methodological principles and process of systematic literature reviews, this paper analyzes research spanning the fields of engineering, energy, computer science, environmental science, social sciences, and others to elucidate the barriers hindering EV adoption, ranging from technological limitations to regulatory complexities and market dynamics. Furthermore, it examines the critical role of infrastructure, encompassing charging networks, grid integration, and supportive policies, in facilitating EV uptake and maximizing environmental benefits. The findings are finally used to present the implications for theory, practice, and policies and to highlight the avenues for future research.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number5443
    JournalEnergies
    Volume17
    Issue number21
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Nov 2024

    Keywords

    • charging infrastructure
    • charging networks
    • CO emissions
    • decarbonization
    • electric vehicles
    • EV adoption
    • EV policy
    • GHG emissions
    • grid integration
    • sustainability

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