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Article

Barriers to Electrification: Analyzing Critical Delays and Pathways Forward

by
Beatriz Amante García
1,2,* and
Lluc Canals Casals
1,2
1
Department of Projects and Construction Engineering, ETSEIB and ESEIAAT, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Carrer Colom 11, 08022 Terrassa, Spain
2
INTEXTER, Carrer Colom 11, 08222 Terrassa, Spain
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(9), 409; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15090409
Submission received: 11 July 2024 / Revised: 26 August 2024 / Accepted: 3 September 2024 / Published: 6 September 2024

Abstract

This paper extensively explores the intricate nuances surrounding the delayed transition to new business models for electric vehicles. While there is commendable clarity regarding stakeholders, model possibilities, emission-reduction strategies, state aid initiatives, and citywide prohibitions, the central challenge lies in the gradual pace of this transition. Notably, the persistent high costs of electric vehicles, primarily attributed to exorbitant battery prices and the raw materials involved, represent a formidable hurdle to widespread adoption. In this article, a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted aspects contributing to the delays in the shift towards electrified transport is proposed. By meticulously scrutinizing the intricacies of this delay, the aim is to provide valuable insights that can contribute to accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles. The exploration of these challenges is essential for fostering a nuanced understanding of the impediments hindering the transition and, subsequently, for devising effective strategies to overcome them. The analysis presented herein not only identifies the hurdles but also seeks to offer potential solutions and strategies that can drive the transformative change needed in the realm of electric transportation. Understanding and mitigating the barriers impeding the transition is crucial for fostering a rapid and successful shift towards electric mobility in Spain, ensuring a sustainable and efficient transportation landscape for the future.
Keywords: electric vehicles; business models; electric mobility electric vehicles; business models; electric mobility

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García, B.A.; Casals, L.C. Barriers to Electrification: Analyzing Critical Delays and Pathways Forward. World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15, 409. https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15090409

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García BA, Casals LC. Barriers to Electrification: Analyzing Critical Delays and Pathways Forward. World Electric Vehicle Journal. 2024; 15(9):409. https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15090409

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García, Beatriz Amante, and Lluc Canals Casals. 2024. "Barriers to Electrification: Analyzing Critical Delays and Pathways Forward" World Electric Vehicle Journal 15, no. 9: 409. https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15090409

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