Electric vehicles challenges and opportunities: Lithuanian review

Electric vehicles (EVs) are reviewed in the context of policy and technical aspects taking into consideration the Lithuanian national picture over the global and European Union developments within this field. The paper presents also the best practices for deployment of EVs including the potential ni...

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Published in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2015-02, Vol.42, p.786-800
Main Authors: Raslavičius, Laurencas, Azzopardi, Brian, Keršys, Artūras, Starevičius, Martynas, Bazaras, Žilvinas, Makaras, Rolandas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Battery electric vehicle (BEV)
Business
Decision analysis
Electric power generation
Electric vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs)
Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs)
Internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV)
Lithuania
Markets
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)
Policies
Transport
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Summary:Electric vehicles (EVs) are reviewed in the context of policy and technical aspects taking into consideration the Lithuanian national picture over the global and European Union developments within this field. The paper presents also the best practices for deployment of EVs including the potential niche markets and the challenges and opportunities within the energy and power systems support. A critical evaluation is also performed on the relevant research and developments in Lithuania. Finally, the paper evaluates the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats through a developed SWOT analysis. This review will provide insight to the EVs challenges and opportunities within the Baltic Region. It is expected this will inspire individuals, business and policy makers to allow and incentivise deployment of EVs to enhance efficiency in transport and consequently contribute towards GHG emissions reduction.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2014.10.076