Analysis of Alternative Policy Instruments to Promote Electric Vehicles in Austria

Gass, V.; Schmidt, Johannnes; Schmid, Erwin

doi:10.3384/ecp110573525

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“…Since the energy resource is stable in each country, it is not easy to reduce the emissions in this sector in a short time. For the transport sector, the electric vehicles (EVs) provide a more promising way to solve the problem of CO2 emissions and air pollution [4][5][6]. What is more, this can be applied to different countries with various primary energy resources.…”

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Policy Incentives for the Adoption of Electric Vehicles across Countries

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Electric vehicles (EVs) have prominent advantages for reducing CO2 emissions and alleviating the dependence on fossil fuel consumption in the transport sector. Therefore, many countries have set targets for EV development in recent years and have employed a number of policies to achieve environmental objectives and alleviate the energy pressure. Despite the fact that the adoption of EVs has increased in the past few years, more policies, such as financial incentives, technology support or charging infrastructure, should be made by governments to promote broader range use of EVs. In this paper, we review the relevant policies that different countries may adopt for stimulating the market of EVs. Based on this, we analyze the relationship between the policies and the adoption of EVs by taking America as an example. In conclusion, some effective policies are summarized to spur the market. Therefore, each country should learn from each other and employ effective policies based on the actual situation.

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Policy Incentives for the Adoption of Electric Vehicles across Countries

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“…Japanese carmakers Mitsubishi and Nissan launched the pure electric compacts "i.MiEV" and "Leaf" in recent years, (Gass & Schmid, 2014). In 2008, Chinese BYD (Build Your Dreams) launched the e6 sedan crossover.…”

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Electric Vehicles in China: Byd Strategies and Government Subsidies

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Central and local governments in China are investing heavily in the development of Electric Vehicles (EVs). Businesses and governments all over the world are searching for technological innovations that reduce costs and increase usage of "environmentally friendly" vehicles. China became the largest car producer in 2009 and it is strongly investing in the manufacturing of EVs. This paper examines the incentives provided by Chinese governments (national and local) and the strategies pursued by BYD, the largest Chinese EVs manufacturer. Specifically, our paper helps to show how government support in the form of subsidies combined with effective strategies implemented by BYD help to explain why this emerging industry has expanded successfully in China. Our study is based on primary data, including interviews with company headquarters and Brazilian subsidiary managers, and secondary data.

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“…fuel-economy policies and energy-savings policies [3][4][5]; socio-economic development [6]; energy efficiency standards [7]; road condition [8,9]; car-following models [10]; and total costs of ownership [11]. The significant amount of fossil energy consumed by automobiles is associated with an inevitable environmental pollution [12].…”

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