Chalmers Publication Library (Chalmers University of Technology) · 2013 · 12 citations · 0 references
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EngineeringElectrical EngineeringTransportation PlanningElectric Vehicle TechnologyTransportTransportationCharging InfrastructureCharging SystemsElectric Vehicle PolicyElectrical TechnologySustainable TransportSustainable TransportationCharging Infrastructure EconomicsElectric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure DesignElectric Vehicle DesignEnergy Supply AnalysisEnergy Supply DistributionEnergy Supply SystemsHybrid Electric Vehicles
In this chapter we examine the notion of electromobility and aim to provide a\nworking definition of the term that underpins the analyses presented in the rest of\nthis e-book. We also describe electromobility in technological terms by presenting\nvarious technological configurations of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure\nand energy supply. We then proceed to examine why electromobility is currently\nsupported as a favourable means to transform road transport by discussing drivers\nand barriers of change in the automotive industry. Whilst electromobility represents\na significant technical challenge, it also requires complex social changes.\nBy arguing from different perspectives we hope to illustrate that electromobility is\nbest understood by considering a range of systemic perspectives found in this and\nlater chapters of this e-book.