ESSAY: TO WHAT EXTENT ARE ELECTRIC CARS A FAILURE?

Muhammad Shahbaz

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The auto industry has been shaken by electric automobiles. Electric vehicles have become a realistic solution due to growing worries about energy supply safety and environmental viability. This essay examines electric car success and challenges. This essay analyzes electric automobile phenomena with the assumption that, despite tremendous progress, their success will depend on a number of interrelated factors. This analysis emphasizes the importance of assessing both their successes and failures to determine how electric cars will affect transportation and the environment. (Helmers, 2012)
The growing popularity of electric cars is due to benefits beyond mobility. These benefits will change the car industry in environmental, economic, technological, and governmental aspects.
Electric automobiles reduce greenhouse gas emissions since they use electricity instead of internal combustion engines (ICE), which is in line with global climate change efforts. Reducing tailpipe emissions reduces air pollution in cities, making them cleaner and healthier. (Holland, 2016)
Electric vehicles have fewer moving components and less fluid dependence; thus, they cost less to operate and maintain. As renewable energy sources are integrated into electric car charging infrastructure, fossil fuel dependence may decrease, improving energy security and stability. (Martins, 2021)
Research and development in battery technology has increased energy storage capacity, driving ranges, and efficiency. Electric vehicles can cooperate with renewable energy grids to charge them cleaner, contributing to a more sustainable energy ecosystem.
To encourage electric vehicle adoption, governments worldwide are providing cash incentives, tax reductions, and grants. As more governments announce intentions to remove gasoline and diesel vehicles, traditional vehicle makers and consumers are being compelled to consider electric alternatives, which is helping the sector thrive. (Lane, 2013)
Despite numerous reasons to be positive about electric automobiles' future, there are considerable barriers to consider. These issues are technological, economic, social, and perceptual, demonstrating the complexity of electric vehicle integration.
Electric car ranges are less than conventional automobiles, which may cause "range anxiety." This is the fear of running out of battery power before a charging station. The lack of a charging network makes electric cars unsuitable for long-distance travel, which may deter buyers.
Battery manufacturing and disposal harm the environment due to resource exploitation, energy use, and disposal issues. Electric vehicle batteries require rare earth minerals, which causes supply chain vulnerabilities and ethical questions about their extraction and use.
Electric cars are more expensive to buy, which discourages cost-sensitive people from buying them. Low-income communities worldwide suffer disproportionately from electric car affordability gaps. The electric car affordability gap hurts low-income communities worldwide, in existing and new countries.
Consumers are hesitant to move from ICE-powered to electric cars. This is usually due to electric car performance, dependability, and charging infrastructure concerns. Customers may think electric cars are less convenient than gas-powered vehicles due to the longer recharge time, lack of charging infrastructure, and potential limits on lengthy trips. Recognizing these issues is crucial to comprehending electric automobiles' many consequences. To ensure the global profitability and efficiency of electric vehicles, these difficulties must be overcome quickly and effectively. (Andersen, 2013)
Several case studies show that electric cars can transform many situations. These examples show the progress made toward general acceptance and the role that many elements play in electric vehicle success.
Tesla's lead in electric automobiles symbolizes the shift toward ecologically friendly transportation. Tesla's electric cars' cutting-edge technology, fast acceleration, and long ranges shatter electric vehicle myths. Tesla’s are famed for their acceleration. (Rimmer, 2014)
Norway has one of the world's largest electric car markets, demonstrating how to integrate alternative mobility into the traditional system. Government programs including tax exemptions, reduced tolls, and bus lanes have increased consumer demand and electric car adoption. (Bjerkan, 2016)
The Chinese government has set goals and provided incentives to promote the electric vehicle sector to reduce pollution and oil imports. The Chinese electric car market has grown due to smart investments in charging infrastructure, battery manufacturing, and research. (He, 2018)
These case studies demonstrate the importance of technological innovation, supportive government legislation, and robust infrastructure in proving electric cars can succeed in various circumstances. Each scenario shows how important industry, government, and customer collaboration is to achieve electric cars' potential transportation benefits.
The success of electric cars depends on overcoming their challenges. Overcoming these hurdles and realizing their full potential will require new technology, infrastructure, and cost-effectiveness.
Battery technology advances improve electric car driving ranges and reduce charging times, easing range anxiety. Research into environmentally friendly battery production and ethical material sourcing mitigates environmental and resource challenges. (Sanguesa, 2021)
Rapid charging infrastructure expansion is essential to electric car acceptance and long-distance driving concerns. This includes fast-charging stations. Electric vehicles can interact with smart grids, improving energy economy, load balancing, and grid stability. (Meszaros, 2021)
Due to manufacturing advances, economies of scale, and battery cost reductions, electric car prices have fallen. Individual financial incentives, subsidies, and financing choices are crucial to making electric automobiles available to more people. Participating in these projects can help electric car manufacturers, government officials, and other stakeholders overcome challenges and create a more welcoming climate for electric vehicles. As technology advances, charging infrastructure grows, and prices fall, electric vehicles may become more enticing to more users. (Loustric, 2020)
Electric automobiles have made great strides but faced challenges that require creative solutions. Environmental, economic, and technological benefits emphasize their potential to alter transportation. Their accomplishment is complicated by range concern, price, and consumer preferences. It's clear that a nuanced perspective is needed to evaluate electric cars. Battery technology advancements, robust infrastructure, and appropriate legislation are needed to progress. Electric cars' impact on the transportation industry and the environment will also depend on public acceptance, which can be increased through education and experience. Electric vehicles are at a crossroads that will determine their position in the future of environmentally friendly and technologically advanced cars.
Title: Towards the Use of Electric Cars
Author: Andeson, Otto.
Publication Year: 2013
Annotation: Andersen studies the path to widespread electric car adoption, focusing on the unanticipated effects of renewable energy integration. This article contributes to the discussion on renewable energy's challenges. The annotation does not provide a complete evaluation of the essay, but it does illustrate that Andersen considers the implications of electric cars within the context of renewable energy options. Insufficient facts in the annotation necessitate further examination of the article to evaluate its relevance and insights.
Title: Assessment of electric car promotion policies in Chinese cities
Author: He, H., Jin, L., Cui, H. and Zhou, H.
Publication Year: 2018
Annotation: He et al. analyzes Chinese city policies to promote electric cars in this research. Localities have tried many methods to encourage electric car purchases, which the authors examine. The summary does not draw conclusions, despite the indication that the annotation analyses program success. This study may illuminate the challenges and successes of global electric car promotion. This study focuses on China because its electric vehicle market share is expanding.
Title: Are there environmental benefits from driving electric vehicles?
Author: Holland, S.P., Mansur, E.T., Muller, N.Z. and Yates, A.J.
Publication Year: 2016
Annotation: Holland et al. examine whether electric cars (EVs) benefit the environment, focusing on local issues. The authors add to the electric vehicle debate by noting that environmental advantages vary by location. The annotation does not elaborate on the findings, but the research appears to emphasize the importance of context-sensitive analyses for assessing EVs' environmental impact. With the increased interest in environmentally friendly modes of transport, this study's focus on local elements makes it significant for researchers and policymakers.
Title:  Electric car battery: An overview on global demand, recycling and future approaches towards sustainability
Author: Martins, L.S., Guimarães, L.F., Junior, A.B.B., Tenório, J.A.S. and Espinosa, D.C.R.,
Publication Year: 2021
Martins et al. analyzes the electric car battery market, covering global demand, recycling, and sustainability strategies. This recently released Journal of Environmental Management paper may offer light on electric vehicle battery production, consumption, and disposal. Due of its length, the annotation does not draw any conclusions, but its focus on sustainability suggests it is pertinent to tackling the environmental impacts of electric car technology.
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Meszaros, F. S. M. a. O. G., 2021. Challenges of the electric vehicle markets in emerging economies.. Periodica Polytechnica Transportation Engineering, , pp. 49(1), pp.93-101..
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