Examining Policy Strategies for Electrifying Transportation in ASEAN: A STEELUP Framework Evaluation

Bernice Huang, Yunkyung Choi (), Samuel Chng () and Harvey Neo
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Bernice Huang: Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore 487372, Singapore
Yunkyung Choi: Department of Housing and Interior Design, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea
Samuel Chng: Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore 487372, Singapore
Harvey Neo: Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore 487372, Singapore

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 22, 1-16

Abstract: With the recent emphasis on carbon neutrality following COP27, many countries prioritise shifting to electric mobility as a crucial strategy to combat carbon emissions. A significant portion of this comes from transportation. Notably, countries such as Norway, China, and the United States have taken the lead in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, driven by their effective e-mobility policies. In contrast, the 10 member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are still in the early stages of adopting this emerging trend. This paper conducts a comprehensive evaluation of the current e-mobility policies within the ASEAN region, employing the STEELUP (Sociocultural and demographic, Technological, Economic, Environmental, Legislative, Urban design, and Political) framework to provide a holistic perspective on the e-mobility landscape in the ASEAN countries. By critically assessing the implementation of e-mobility policies in each country, this paper aims to identify key gaps and challenges that hinder the acceleration of EV adoption in the region. The findings from the STEELUP framework, coupled with a thorough analysis of the current conditions in ASEAN, provide crucial insights for governments and policymakers to act upon. Through evidence-based recommendations, this study concludes by suggesting effective strategies to expedite the uptake of EVs in the ASEAN region.

Keywords: electrification; electric vehicles; zero-emission; sustainable transportation; policy evaluation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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