Electric vehicles (EVs) are crucial for cutting transportation emissions, yet the policy drivers of EV innovation remain underexplored. This study analyzes firm-level panel data on EV and battery patents, covering more than 4,000 firms across 19 countries from 2010 to 2021, to assess how these...

The transition to a zero-emission vehicle fleet represents a pivotal element of Europe’s decarbonization strategy, with Italy’s participation being particularly significant given the size of its automotive market. This study investigates the potential for battery electric cars (BEVs) to...

Research background: The increasing variety of electric vehicles affects users' electric vehicle purchasing preferences. Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the importance levels of the factors that affect consumer decisions in purchasing electric vehicles whose prices are above a...

Motorcycle-taxis are among the fastest-growing forms of informal transport in developing economies, providing essential mobility and absorbing millions of workers into flexible but precarious livelihoods. As ride-hailing platforms increasingly drive electric motorcycle adoption in this sector,...

I study the credit channel of the electric-vehicle (EV) transition using more than 1.8 million German auto loans and leases. I show that EV financing contracts default significantly less often than comparable internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV) contracts-particularly among lower-income...

Electric vehicles (EVs) in the EU face growing turbulence as shrinking consumer subsidies coincide with intensified competition from lower-cost Chinese manufacturers. Recent EU measures - higher tariffs on Chinese EVs and a strategy to reinforce the full industrial value chain - aim to safeguard...

A rapid transition from combustion engines to electric vehicles is essential for climate protection in road transport. This report highlights current trends in electric mobility in Germany based on data from the Open Energy Tracker platform. Although new registrations of electric passenger cars...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are crucial for cutting transportation emissions, yet the policy drivers of EV innovation remain underexplored. This study analyzes firm-level panel data on EV and battery patents, covering more than 4,000 firms across 19 countries from 2010 to 2021, to assess how these...

Germany's current government is planning to realign its energy transition. Against this backdrop, this report provides an overview of current developments in key technologies and indicators for flexibility in the electricity sector. For photovoltaics, growth appears to be leveling off,...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are typically 20% heavier than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles because of their dense battery packs and reinforced structures. While this additional mass shields EV occupants, it transfers disproportionately greater kinetic energy to other road users...

The urgency for global decarbonization emphasizes the need for sustainable energy solutions to support the growth of electric vehicles (EVs). This study evaluates the techno-economic and environmental feasibility of an on-grid hybrid photovoltaic-biogas system for Electric Vehicle Charging...

The increased usage of electric cars in Indonesia has led to a rise in battery waste. Major problems in battery waste management currently stem from the lack of transparency and leakage in the logistics chain that leads to recycling facilities. The Internet of Things (IoT) technology offers...