Federal and state governments in many countries subsidize the early adopters of electric
vehicles (EVs). These programs often use quotas or deadlines to phase out the subsidies …

Subsidies have become increasingly popular for policy makers to promote the adoption of
ecofriendly new technologies. Normally, the costs of these subsidies are nontrivial …

Despite the prevalence of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) subsidies, research on improving
their cost-effectiveness and impact remains limited. To assess the scope for improving their …

This dissertation consists of three separate essays that examine widely-used policies in the
electric vehicle (EV) industry. Chapters 1 and 2 study how to compare or design …

We offer the most comprehensive analysis to date of global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV)
subsidies, a key part of countries' strategies to reduce transport carbon emissions and meet …

Little is known about electric vehicle (EV) demand by low-and middle-income households. In
this paper, we exploit a policy that provides exogenous variation in large EV subsidies …

Promoting plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) adoption through subsidies represents a commonly
used policy lever for decarbonizing the light-duty vehicle sector. However, it is unclear how …

When should policies to encourage new types of products use supply-side tools, like
regulations and mandates, and when should they use demand-side tools like consumer …

This thesis explores the role of governmental subsidies in promoting electric vehicle
adoption, and their potential for decarbonizing the Canadian transportation sector. The first …

Continued battery technology advancements and global market growth have routinely led to
predictions about when the new market for electric vehicles might reach a tipping point …