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Exploring beyond Electric Cars: Comprehensive Charging Solutions and Innovations in Land, Sea, and Air Mobility

A special issue of World Electric Vehicle Journal (ISSN 2032-6653).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 1289

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Sonia Yeh

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Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Physical Resource Theory, Chalmers University of Technology, 41132 Goteborg, Sweden
Interests: transportation; energy system; modelling; energy policy; sustainability; energy economics; environment; climate change; energy efficiency; sustainable development; electric vehicle
Dr. Patrick Plötz

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Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, Breslauer Strasse 48, 76139 Karlsruhe, Germany
Interests: energy economy; transport; market diffusion and user behaviour; alternative fuels and infrastructure for light- and heavy-duty vehicles; vehicle user behaviour and early adopter of electric vehicles; policy analysis; energy system analysis and CO2 emissions

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

As the electric transportation sector evolves beyond conventional passenger cars, this Special Issue aims to spotlight the innovative domains of electric mobility across land, sea, and air, emphasizing sectors poised for breakthroughs. This issue seeks to uncover the novel electric mobility advancements in trucks, off-road equipment, buses, aviation, maritime travel, and personal conveyances like ferries, e-scooters, and electric two-wheelers. Through this exploration, we aim to foster a cross-disciplinary discourse, showcasing the latest innovations in charging infrastructure, energy storage, and grid integration specific to these diverse modes of transport.

While our focus primarily shifts away from the extensively studied electric cars and buses, discussions including passenger cars, particularly in comparative analyses or as part of integrated solutions, remain pertinent.

We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute original research, reviews, and case studies addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

  1. Technological Advancements in Non-passenger Car Electric Mobility:
  • Design and propulsion systems for a broad range of electric vehicles;
  • Advances in battery technologies and energy storage beyond passenger vehicles;
  • Innovative charging infrastructure solutions.
  1. Policy and Regulation for a Diverse Electric Transportation Ecosystem:
  • Government incentives and regulations for broadening electric mobility;
  • Comparative policy analyses highlighting non-passenger car sectors;
  • Policy impacts on the electric mobility market beyond passenger cars.
  1. Sustainability and Environmental Impact Across Electric Mobility Sectors:
  • Life cycle assessments focusing on the broader electric vehicle spectrum;
  • Renewable energy integration in diverse electric transportation modes;
  • Circular economic strategies within the electric transportation industry.
  1. Consumer Behaviour and Market Adoption Beyond Passenger Cars:
  • Consumer preferences and barriers in adopting various electric vehicles;
  • Strategies to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles across different segments;
  • Market trends and consumer acceptance outside the passenger car domain.
  1. Smart Mobility and Connectivity:
  • Electric mobility’s role in smart city initiatives, excluding traditional passenger focus;
  • Electric transportation-to-grid (V2G) technologies and implications for various electric vehicles;
  • Connectivity solutions tailored to diverse electric transportation methods.
  1. Innovative Business Models and Economic Insights in Electric Mobility:
  • Market dynamics and strategies across the electric mobility industry;
  • Economic impacts and investment opportunities beyond electric passenger vehicles.

By delineating these areas, we hope to provide a comprehensive overview of the electric transportation frontier, highlighting the technological, policy, and market evolutions shaping the future of mobility on land, sea, and air.

Prof. Dr. Sonia Yeh
Dr. Patrick Plötz
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • advanced electric transport technologies

  • maritime and aerial electric mobility
  • charging and energy storage innovations
  • policy and sustainability in electric mobility
  • electric micro-mobility and smart integration

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The Impact of Dual Uncertainties in Import Country Policies and Market Environments on Chinese Electric Vehicle Exports
by Qiu Zhao and Chenxi Tang
World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(12), 587; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15120587 - 19 Dec 2024
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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 the complex and variable policy and market environments of importing countries. This [...] Read more.
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 the complex and variable policy and market environments of importing countries. This study explores the combined effects of import country policies and market environments on exports by utilizing panel data from Chinese EV companies’ exports to multiple countries, employing an OLS panel data regression model. The research examines the impact of dual uncertainty in the “policy–market” environment of import countries on Chinese EV exports. The findings indicate that uncertainty in the policy environment of importing countries has a significant negative effect on Chinese EV exports, while uncertainty in the market environment does not exert a substantial impact. Notably, when policy and market uncertainties interact, this dual uncertainty significantly exacerbates the negative effects of market environment uncertainty on Chinese EV exports. These results highlight the importance for Chinese EV enterprises to closely monitor policy changes in importing countries and adopt effective strategies to mitigate the impacts of dual uncertainties in the “policy–market” environment. Furthermore, it is recommended that governments of importing countries consider the implications of their policies on international trade, particularly in the context of EVs, to promote the healthy development of the global EV market. Full article
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A Comprehensive Survey of the Key Determinants of Electric Vehicle Adoption: Challenges and Opportunities in the Smart City Context
by Md. Mokhlesur Rahman and Jean-Claude Thill
World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(12), 588; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15120588 - 20 Dec 2024
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This comprehensive state-of-the-art literature review investigates the status of the electric vehicle (EV) market share and the key factors that affect EV adoption with a focus on the shared vision of vehicle electrification and the smart city movement. Investigating the current scenarios of [...] Read more.
This comprehensive state-of-the-art literature review investigates the status of the electric vehicle (EV) market share and the key factors that affect EV adoption with a focus on the shared vision of vehicle electrification and the smart city movement. Investigating the current scenarios of EVs, this study observes a rapid increase in the number of EVs and charging stations in different parts of the world. It reports that people’s socio-economic features (e.g., age, gender, income, education, vehicle ownership, home ownership, and political affiliation) significantly influence EV adoption. Moreover, factors such as high driving range, fuel economy, safety technology, financial incentives, availability of free charging stations, and the capacity of EVs to contribute to decarbonization emerge as key motivators for EV purchases. The literature also indicates that EVs are predominantly used for short-distance travel and users commonly charge their vehicles at home. Most users prefer fast chargers and maintain a high state of charge (SOC) to avoid unforeseen situations. Despite the emergent trend, there is a disparity in charging infrastructure supply compared to the growing demand. Thus, there is a pressing need for more public charging stations to meet the surging charging demand. The integration of smart charging stations equipped with advanced technologies to optimize charging patterns based on energy demand, grid capacity, and people’s demand can help policymakers leverage the smart city movement. This paper makes valuable contributions to the literature by presenting a conceptual framework articulating the factors of EV adoption, outlying their role in achieving smart cities, suggesting policy recommendations to integrate EVs into smart cities, and proposing suggestions for future research directions. Full article
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