scholarly journals Effective business models for electric vehicles

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-44
Author(s):  
Ileana Gavrilescu
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Electric Mobility ◽  
Synthetic Approach ◽  
Propulsion Systems ◽  
Electric Cars ◽  
Mobility System ◽  
Traditional Sense ◽  
Intrinsic Efficiency ◽  
The One

Abstract The proposed study aims to use asyncretic and synthetic approach of two elements that have an intrinsic efficiency value: business models and electric vehicles. Our approach seeks to circumscribe more widespread concerns globally - on the one hand, to oil shortages and climate change - and on the other hand, economic efficiency to business models customized to new types of mobility. New “electric” cars projects besiege the traditional position of the conventional car. In the current economy context the concept of efficiency of business models is quite different from what it meant in a traditional sense, particularly because of new technological fields. The arguments put forward by us will be both factual and emotional. Therefore, we rely on interviews and questionnaires designed to fit significantly to the point of the study. Research in the field of new propulsion systems for vehicles has been exploring various possibilities lately, such as: electricity, hydrogen, compressed air, biogas, etc. Theoretically or in principle, it is possible for tomorrow’s vehicles to be driven by the widest variety if resources. A primary goal of our study would be to theoretically reconsider some of the contemporary entrepreneurship coordinates and secondly to provide minimum guidance for decision-making of businesses that will operate in the field of electric mobility. To achieve this, we shall specifically analyze an electric mobility system but in parallel we will address business models that lend themselves effectively on aspects of this field. With a methodology based on questionnaires that had to overcome the conventional mechanism using some of the most unusual ingredients, we hope that the results of our research will successfully constitute a contribution to the goals and especially as a means of managerial orientation for entrepreneurs in the Romanian market.

scholarly journals Innovative management of projects for electric mobility development: foreign experience and Ukraine

2020 ◽  
pp. 26-29
Author(s):  
Serhii KHARIN ◽  
Hanna PURII
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Specific Weight ◽  
Electric Mobility ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Electric Cars ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
Vehicle Production

The research considers various aspects of electric vehicle production in some leading foreign countries. Dynamics of specific weight of electric vehicles in total transport and its forecast indices are under analysis considering those of the countries planning complete transition to electric mobility. Urgency of building an expanded network of charging stations of various capacity is pointed out. It is revealed that Volkswagen, the world largest automobile concern, is going to introduce much more new designs of electric vehicles than it considered before – 70 instead of 50 by 2028. It is planned to produce more electric vehicles – from 15 to 22mln in the decade to follow. Besides, the share of electric vehicles in the concern’s total production is to exceed 40% by 2030. It is indicated that 44bln euros will be invested into designing new VW automobiles in the nearest 5 years. It is significant that in many foreign countries there are subsidies and tax reduction for electric vehicle owners which are used as an important tool of the state’ incentives. Besides, special attention is paid to improvement and development of production of batteries for electric cars, especially in the EU countries. The authors suggest schemes of elaborating electric mobile innovations and power supply for electric mobility providing green and economic solutions for generating power for electric cars by wind generators. Potential production of Ukrainian electric cars is under analysis. It is highlighted that electric vehicle production allows combining two economically beneficial factors – innovative character of a product and its large-scale production. In this case, there will be a novelty effect and huge unsatisfied demand as well as scale saving.

Geschäftsmodelle für die Elektromobilität*/Business models for electric mobility - A service-oriented approach for the multifunctional usage of electric vehicles

2015 ◽  
Vol 105 (07-08) ◽  
pp. 549-554
Author(s):  
K. Laurischkat ◽  
A. Viertelhausen ◽  
D. Jandt
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Electric Mobility ◽  
International Importance ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
Systematic Development ◽  
Oriented Approach

Die internationale Bedeutung von Elektromobilität steigt. Derzeitige Insellösungen hemmen jedoch das durchgängige Angebot von Elektromobilitätslösungen. Dienstleistungsorientierte Geschäftsmodelle für die multifunktionale Nutzung von Elektrofahrzeugen bieten das Potential, die Elektromobilität wirtschaftlich zu gestalten. Dazu wird die Innovationskupplung der Elektromobilität als ein systematischer Ansatz zur Entwicklung innovativer Geschäftsmodelle vorgestellt.   The international importance of electric mobility is growing. Existing stand-alone solutions, however, hinder a general offer for electric mobility solutions. Service-oriented business models for the multifunctional use of electric vehicles offer the potential to make electric mobility profitable. As an approach for a systematic development of innovative business models, the coupling of innovation for electric mobility is presented.

Total Cost of Ownership Analysis of the Impact of Vehicle Usage on the Economic Viability of Electric Vehicles in India

2020 ◽  
Vol 2674 (11) ◽  
pp. 563-572
Author(s):  
Parveen Kumar ◽  
Subrata Chakrabarty
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Economic Viability ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Total Cost Of Ownership ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Electric Cars ◽  
Cost Of Ownership ◽  
The Impact

The road transport sector in India is on the cusp of a transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from internal combustion engines (ICEs). Government of India (GoI) has announced several policy measures to push the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). However, EVs involve a high capital cost but lower operating costs. Therefore, the economics of EVs vis-à-vis ICE vehicles depends on the extent of their daily use. The daily use, in turn, can vary significantly from context to context. In this paper, a model to compare the total cost of ownership (TCO) of an EV with different fuel variants (petrol, diesel, and compressed natural gas [CNG]) of their ICE counterparts is presented. It is found that, on an average, the TCO per km of electric two-wheelers (e-2Ws) and electric three-wheelers (e-3Ws) is less than their ICE counterparts at the typical average daily usage of the vehicles in Indian cities. In the case of hatchback and sedan cars, the TCO per km of electric cars (e-cars) is higher than their ICE counterparts. The TCO per km of electric bus (e-bus) is higher than diesel and CNG buses because of high initial purchase cost. Policymakers need to explore innovative business models and strategy for high vehicle utilization to improve the economic viability of EVs. Efficient planning of charging infrastructure and fast charging options will further help in accelerating the adoption of EVs in India.

scholarly journals New goods demand patterns in digital economy environment: The case of electric vehicles in Russia

2022 ◽  
Vol 132 ◽  
pp. 01020
Author(s):  
Svetlana Bozhuk ◽  
Nataliia Krasnostavskaia
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Purchase Decision ◽  
Electric Cars ◽  
Electric Car ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
New Goods ◽  
The One ◽  
Demand Patterns ◽  
Near Future

The trend of using electric vehicles is changing the automotive industry. Electric cars are becoming the most environmentally friendly replacement for combustion vehicles. Knowing the preferences of potential consumers will allow developing effective solutions to create demand for this product. Generating demand should be based on estimating its potential and shaping the consumer profile of this type of transport for market of each country. New goods need special methods to generate demand, since their potential buyers have difficulties in purchase decision making. This paper presents results of a study on prospects in Russia for such new goods as electric vehicles. The study identified factors that ultimately determine the interest of those Russian consumers who have the financial ability to purchase electric vehicles in the near future in electric vehicles. The study demonstrates that consumer prejudices are still there against difficulties in operating electric vehicles. The study confirmed that a number of factors affect the purchase of an electric car in Russia. Expanding the presence of electric vehicles in carsharing companies will significantly improve experience in using this type of transport by potential users. Generating the demand for electric vehicles by applying influence marketing tools is the one of the best solutions.

scholarly journals Promotion of Electric Mobility in the European Union—Overview of Project PROMETEUS from the Perspective of Cohesion through Synergistic Cooperation on the Example of the Catching-Up Region

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1545
Author(s):  
František Pollák ◽  
Josef Vodák ◽  
Jakub Soviar ◽  
Peter Markovič ◽  
Gianluca Lentini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Electric Mobility ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Sustainable Mobility ◽  
Electric Cars ◽  
Structural Funds

This project report presents the rationale and the first results as regards the ongoing learning process of the PROMETEUS (PROMotion of EmobiliTy in EU regionS) project, co-financed by the Interreg Europe program, in the context of EU policies and programs dedicated to the promotion of sustainable mobility, and electric mobility in particular. Electric mobility, and in general low-carbon mobility, is one of the main targets of the European Union’s policies dedicated to a green transition. Despite continuous efforts, the number of electric cars in circulation remains low and the objectives of expanding the market for such vehicles by 2030 are still far from being fulfilled. Up until 2018, the share of electric vehicles was in fact only 1.5% of total car sales in the EU. Specifically, it has been noted that an increase in the uptake of electric vehicles in Europe is hampered by the presence of three main barriers: affordability, infrastructure availability, and lack of investments. In this context, project PROMETEUS has aimed at tackling the lacunae in the availability of infrastructures for a transition towards electric mobility in the partnership’s regions, namely, Carinthia in Austria, Castilla y León in Spain, Lazio in Italy, Malta, and Prešov in Slovakia, and at countering low awareness in the public through the improvement of policy instruments linked to structural funds. In order to approach and clarify the process of improvement of those policy instruments, we have summarized and presented the reference results and outputs from the Action Plans across the partners. Moreover, the report discusses in detail the output of the regional Action Plan of the one of project partners—the Prešov region, as the form of a model example—as the initial situation in terms of infrastructure development in the region posing as the biggest challenge for the project. Managerial as well as research summaries can be helpful in the implementation of similar projects; in the continuous improvement of policy instruments; and, last but not least, in the formulation of new challenges to improve awareness of sustainable forms of transport.

scholarly journals Electric Mobility in Portugal: Current Situation and Forecasts for Fuel Cell Vehicles

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (23) ◽  
pp. 7945
Author(s):  
Guido Ala ◽  
Ilhami Colak ◽  
Gabriella Di Filippo ◽  
Rosario Miceli ◽  
Pietro Romano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Electric Mobility ◽  
Fuel Cell Vehicle ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Fuel Cell Vehicles ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Electric Cars ◽  
Stage Of Development

In recent years, the growing concern for air quality has led to the development of sustainable vehicles to replace conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Currently, the most widespread technology in Europe and Portugal is that of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) or plug-in HEV (PHEV) electric cars, but hydrogen-based transport has also shown significant growth in the commercialization of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) and in the development of new infrastructural schemes. In the current panorama of EV, particular attention should be paid to hydrogen technology, i.e., FCEVs, which is potentially a valid alternative to BEVs and can also be hybrid (FCHEV) and plug-in hybrid (FCPHEV). Several sources cited show a positive trend of hydrogen in the transport sector, identifying a growing trend in the expansion of hydrogen infrastructure, although at this time, it is still at an early stage of development. At the moment, the cost of building the infrastructure is still high, but on the basis of medium/long-term scenarios it is clear that investments in hydrogen refueling stations will be profitable if the number of Fuel Cell vehicles increases. Conversely, the Fuel Cell vehicle market is hampered if there is no adequate infrastructure for hydrogen development. The opportunity to use Fuel Cells to store electrical energy is quite fascinating and bypasses some obstacles encountered with BEVs. The advantages are clear, since the charging times are reduced, compared to charging from an electric charging post, and the long-distance voyage is made easier, as the autonomy is much larger, i.e., the psycho-sociological anxiety is avoided. Therefore, the first part of the paper provides an overview of the current state of electric mobility in Portugal and the strategies adopted by the country. This is necessary to have a clear vision of how a new technology is accepted by the population and develops on the territory, that is the propensity of citizens to technological change. Subsequently, using current data on EV development and comparing information from recent years, this work aims to investigate the future prospects of FCEVs in Portugal by adopting a dynamic model called SERA (Scenario Evaluation and Regionalization Analysis), with which it is possible to identify the Portuguese districts and cities where an FC charging infrastructure is expected to be most beneficial. From the results obtained, the districts of Lisbon, Porto and Aveiro seem to be the most interested in adopting FC technology. This analysis aims to ensure a measured view of the credible development of this market segment.

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