Sustainable Electric Vehicle Transportation

Raymond Kene, Thomas Olwal and Barend J. van Wyk
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Raymond Kene: Department of Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria 0183, South Africa
Thomas Olwal: Department of Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria 0183, South Africa
Barend J. van Wyk: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria 0183, South Africa

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 22, 1-16

Abstract: The future direction of electric vehicle (EV) transportation in relation to the energy demand for charging EVs needs a more sustainable roadmap, compared to the current reliance on the centralised electricity grid system. It is common knowledge that the current state of electricity grids in the biggest economies of the world today suffer a perennial problem of power losses; and were not designed for the uptake and integration of the growing number of large-scale EV charging power demands from the grids. To promote sustainable EV transportation, this study aims to review the current state of research and development around this field. This study is significant to the effect that it accomplishes four major objectives. (1) First, the implication of large-scale EV integration to the electricity grid is assessed by looking at the impact on the distribution network. (2) Secondly, it provides energy management strategies for optimizing plug-in EVs load demand on the electricity distribution network. (3) It provides a clear direction and an overview on sustainable EV charging infrastructure, which is highlighted as one of the key factors that enables the promotion and sustainability of the EV market and transportation sector, re-engineered to support the United Nations Climate Change Agenda. Finally, a conclusion is made with some policy recommendations provided for the promotion of the electric vehicle market and widespread adoption in any economy of the world.

Keywords: sustainability; transportation; electric vehicles; grid integration; grid impact; renewable charging infrastructure; strategic policies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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