The Risks and Challenges of Electric Vehicle Integration into Smart Cities

Oluwagbenga Apata (), Pitshou N. Bokoro and Gulshan Sharma
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Oluwagbenga Apata: Department of Electrical Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
Pitshou N. Bokoro: Department of Electrical Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
Gulshan Sharma: Department of Electrical Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 14, 1-25

Abstract: The integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into smart cities presents a promising opportunity for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing urban sustainability. However, there are significant risks and challenges associated with the integration of EVs into smart cities, which must be carefully considered. Though there are various reviews available on the challenges of integrating EVs into smart cities, the majority of these are focused on technical challenges, thereby ignoring other important challenges that may arise from such integration. This paper therefore provides a comprehensive overview of the risks and challenges associated with the integration of EVs into smart cities in one research paper. The different challenges associated with the integration of EVs into smart cities have been identified and categorized into four groups, namely: technical, economic, social, and environmental, while also discussing the associated risks of EV integration into smart cities. The paper concludes by highlighting the need for a holistic approach to EV integration into smart cities that considers these challenges and risks. It also identifies possible future trends and outlooks to address these challenges and promote the successful integration of EVs into smart cities. Overall, this paper provides valuable insights for policymakers, city planners, and researchers working towards sustainable urban transportation systems.

Keywords: electric vehicle; gasoline vehicle; grid integration; smart city; greenhouse gas emissions; information and communication technologies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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