Powering Sustainable Mobility: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Leading the Way

2024-28-0137

12/05/2024

Event
11th SAEINDIA International Mobility Conference (SIIMC 2024)
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Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a pivotal solution for sustainable mobility amidst escalating global environmental challenges. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) report, under current energy, climate, and industrial policies, EVs are projected to account for half of all global car sales by 2035. Furthermore, the report estimates that global electric car sales could reach approximately 17 million units by 2024, highlighting the rapid evolution and significance of EVs.
The adoption of EVs extends beyond passenger cars to encompass two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and commercial vehicles (light, medium, and heavy), illustrating a burgeoning trend in electrification across various modes and geographies. This report provides a detailed case study on automotive vehicle electrification, examining its impact across different transportation sectors.
Government policies, initiatives, standards, and regulations play a crucial role in accelerating this evolution. The report captures key governmental policies and initiatives and evaluates their influence on the current revolution. The robust growth of EVs is driving substantial investments in the supply chain and supporting industries such as charging stations and battery recycling, positioning them for future growth into the 2030s.The pace of EV adoption also hinges on affordability and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) parity compared to conventional vehicles. Recent reductions in battery prices have significantly enhanced the competitiveness of EVs in the market. The industry is witnessing new trends and innovations driven by entrepreneurs, which are extensively covered in this report.
In the Indian automotive sector, multiple initiatives promoting alternate fuels such as EVs, hybrids, CNG, LNG, and hydrogen are underway, intensifying competition and market volatility. This paper examines crucial business strategies adopted by EV companies amidst increasing competition.
It also focuses on the rising demand for hybrid vehicles in India, exploring their viability and emerging trends such as smart charging solutions, renewable energy integration, and public-private partnerships within India's EV infrastructure ecosystem. Drawing insights from diverse geographical regions and urban contexts, this report provides valuable case studies and best practices for policymakers and industry stakeholders navigating the transition to electric and hybrid vehicles.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2024-28-0137
Pages
10
Citation
Thorat, J., Kumar, D., and Sandhu, J., "Powering Sustainable Mobility: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Leading the Way," SAE Technical Paper 2024-28-0137, 2024, https://doi.org/10.4271/2024-28-0137.
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Published
Dec 05
Product Code
2024-28-0137
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English