Challenges in the penetration of electric vehicles in developing countries with a focus on Nepal. (March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mali, Bijen; Shrestha, Ashish; Chapagain, Anish; Bishwokarma, Rajiv; Kumar, Pritam; Gonzalez-Longatt, Francisco
• Is Part Of: Renewable energy focus. Volume 40(2022)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 12
• Publication Date: 2022-03
• Subjects: Electric vehicle technologies -- Policies -- Infrastructure development; Renewable energy sources -- Periodicals; Solar energy -- Periodicals; 333.79405
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ref.2021.11.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-0084

Abstract

Highlights: Technology development and policy adaptation in developed countries and their practice. Five-factor-dependent-plan to implement an economical and efficient EV-based transportation system in developing countries. Detailed discussion on EV sector-related parameters for the significant development of the EV sector in developing countries. Abstract : With growing concerns of climate change and unreliable fuel market, the world is moving towards an electric-based transportation system, one that entails a country to overhaul major infrastructures, establish high monetary funded research, change government regulations, and adapt available resources to transform its gasoline-based transportation system to an electric one. In this paper, various completed projects, challenges, proven policies, and infrastructure development corresponding to EVs in developed countries are meticulously studied to develop a five-factor-dependent plan to efficiently expedite the EV sector in developing countries in general. The findings and suggestions relating to the EV sector's development are presented in the general case of a developing country as well as in the specific case of Nepal to better understand the developed five-factor-dependent-plan.