Electric vehicles (EV) are boasted as a key part of the solution to the pressing issue of climate... more Electric vehicles (EV) are boasted as a key part of the solution to the pressing issue of climate change. Such claims have been upheld by numerous governments which provide financial incentives for EV ownership and invest heavily in infrastructure that would facilitate mass market introduction of EVs. However, the extent of EVs' environmental impact depends on a number of circumstances. This paper aims to assess EVs' contributions towards reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, by performing a comprehensive literature review of assessments performed on this topic, and assessing a survey of potential EV consumers' attitudes. Based on a Well-to-Wheel (WTW) assessment, EVs charged by renewables generate emissions in the range of 0.6 g - 11.4 g CO2-eq/km, whereas internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV) are found to emit 60 to over 200 g CO2-eq/km. EVs charged by coal on the other hand contribute to 120 - 207 g CO2-eq/km, which is more than ICEVs in some categories. C...
Electric vehicles (EV) are boasted as a key part of the solution to the pressing issue of climate... more Electric vehicles (EV) are boasted as a key part of the solution to the pressing issue of climate change. Such claims have been upheld by numerous governments which provide financial incentives for EV ownership and invest heavily in infrastructure that would facilitate mass market introduction of EVs. However, the extent of EVs' environmental impact depends on a number of circumstances. This paper aims to assess EVs' contributions towards reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, by performing a comprehensive literature review of assessments performed on this topic, and assessing a survey of potential EV consumers' attitudes. Based on a Well-to-Wheel (WTW) assessment, EVs charged by renewables generate emissions in the range of 0.6 g - 11.4 g CO2-eq/km, whereas internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV) are found to emit 60 to over 200 g CO2-eq/km. EVs charged by coal on the other hand contribute to 120 - 207 g CO2-eq/km, which is more than ICEVs in some categories. C...
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