The present paper proposes a model for evaluating environmental, social, and economic
impacts exerted by the diffusion of electric vehicles (EVs), which is a phenomenon that can …

Today there is a huge debate about the diffusion of electric vehicles (EV) to reduce air
pollution and the countries' dependence on fossil fuels. The aim of this work is to estimate …

The present research focuses on electric vehicles as part of the Portuguese policy to make
the transportation system more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. The main goal …

Problems caused by the increasing freight transportation demand in cities call for integrated
solutions where all stakeholders' efforts are coordinated, in order to both reduce the …

The transition towards electric mobility is expected to reduce the direct emissions of local
pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHGs) from road transport. However, the environmental …

The sales of electric vehicles (EV) are recently experiencing an exponential growth. There is
scientific evidence that EVs, in their lifecycle, generate a lower amount of greenhouse gases …

Electric vehicles are supposed to play a leading role in the transition towards a low carbon
society since they allow to substitute oil products with electricity as the main energy source …

A significant increase in carbon footprint and energy requirements over the decades raised
concerns among governments and policymakers. One of the primary contributors to this …

In this paper, we evaluate the changes in energy demand and resulting climate change and
air pollutant emissions from the electrification of both the private vehicle fleet and the public …

The shift from conventional cars to Electric Vehicles (EVs) may significantly improve air
quality and consequently public health, especially if electricity is powered by renewable …