Is an all-electric future Possible?

1. Is it truly a feasible option for
sustainable future
transportation?
By: Jeel Arunbhai Andharia
Student ID: 11792194
7027MAA
Sustainability and the Environment

2. Why is all electric
transportation in
the spotlight?
Global
Warming
due to
exhaust
fumes
Earth
running
out of
fossil fuel
supplies
Rising
prices of
fuels
Stricter
emissions
limit

3. GlobalCO2 emissions
Figure 1: Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector
Source: OurWorld In data (2020), https://ourworldindata.org/ghg-
emissions-by-sector
Figure 2: Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector
Source: OurWorld In data (2020), https://ourworldindata.org/co2-
emissions-from-transport

4. Comparisonof
electric
transportationto
traditionalfuelled
vehicles
• Harmful tailpipe emissions
• Expensive and difficult maintenance
• More costlier fuel
• More noise
• More range of travel
• Less refuelling time
TraditionalTransport
• No tailpipe emissions
• Cheaper and easier maintenance
• Electricity available at cheaper rate
• Less noise
• Can be used in conjunction with Renewable Energy
• Lesser range of travel
• Regenerative Braking
• Takes time to fully charge
• Limited age of batteries
• Higher initial cost of vehicle
ElectricTransport

5. Current
Demandfor
Electric
Vehicles
Figure: Global Electric Car Stock, 2010-2020
Source: IEA (2021), ElectricVehicles, IEA, Paris https://www.iea.org/reports/electric-vehicles

6. Predicted
Demandfor
Electric
Vehicles
Figure: Predicted Global EV Stock by mode and scenario, 2020-2030
Source: IEA (2021), ElectricVehicles, IEA, Paris https://www.iea.org/reports/electric-vehicles

7. Barriers to Electrification of PersonalVehicles
Charging Infrastructure
Higher initial prices of
vehicles
RechargingTime Range anxiety

8. Barriers to Electrification of PersonalVehicles
LIMITED LIFE OF
BATTERY
AVAILABILITYOF RAW
MATERIALS
BATTERY RECYCLING

9. Barriers to Electrification of PersonalVehicles
LACK OF PROPER POLICY
FRAMEWORK
LACK OF MOTIVATION
AMONG BUYERSTO
SWITCHTO ELECTRIC
CANNOT BE REPAIRED
WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL
ASSISTANCE
INVESTMENTON BEHALF
OF MANUFACTURERS

10. Enablingthe
transitionto
electricvehicles
Ensure the network is prepared for EV adoption
Reducing barriers to network connections by ensuring efficient and
timely process and proposals to reduce EV connection charges
Enabling rapid development and maximising uptake of smart
charging andV2X technology
Manufacture and development of EV Batteries
Reducing vehicle manufacturing emissions and power generation
emissions
Initiatives to reuse and recycle batteries

11. Transition to
BEV’s in
Norway
Figure:Total number of Alternative FuelsVehicles (Electricity) in Norway, 2021
Source: European Alternative Fuels Observatory (2021 (YTD))
https://www.eafo.eu/countries/european-union/23640/summary/compare

12. Problemswith
goingall
electric
Major changes to existing grid are required
Increase in total energy consumption per year
Need for renewable energy to step up considerably
Increase in mining to meet raw material demand
Stifling innovation in other clean transportation solutions
Competition with economic upliftment

13. Can
Developing
Nations afford
the transition?
Huge Investment requirements
Developing Renewable Energy
Strict adherence to government
regulations
Lower GDP per capita

14. Other
methods to
reduce
emissions
Bikeable and walkable cities
Car sharing
Micro-Mobility
Dedicated Bus Lanes
Better PublicTransportation options

15. Conclusion
and
Suggestions
 Even though there are more emissions involved in manufacturing
of BEV’s than IC engine vehicles, the benefits of BEV’s are clear
when compared on the basis of lifecycle emissions.
 Clean Energy production in the long run will definitely bring
forward the best of Battery ElectricVehicles.
 However, there is still a long way to go before this can be
achieved.
 Infrastructure and policy development will be key to make the
transition as smoother as possible.
 Richer nations need to help the developing world in making the
transition.
 Again, the first aspect to reducing pollution is to reduce the use of
cars. Simply replacing one automobile with another is not going to
prove as effective as moving towards technologies with higher
efficiency likes bikes and scooters, or even better walking.

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