The potential for electric vehicles to flourish in China is tethered to the government's ability to level the playing field with the consumer market for substitute modes of transportation. Although the State is ardently pursuing policies to maneuver the electric vehicle (EV) marketplace into a competitive position, the future is still uncertain. The central, provincial, and local governments are attempting to steer the course to a successful EV marketplace, but the task of navigating through the obstacles is cumbersome. Similar to other clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives, China is taking an incremental policy approach. Opportunities for China stir in the mist of a brewing electric vehicle marketplace. EV could reduce China's dependence on foreign oil, mitigate global climate change, spur economic development, and alleviate some urban air quality problems. These objectives are contingent, however, on China's policies to overcome the barriers facing a successful EV market. Unless China uncovers the policy solution to the electric vehicle deployment equation then consumers are likely to purchase other types of vehicles. Although certain policies are already in place to address the challenges, the outcome may not culminate in the desired results. Albeit further investigation is required, there are several policy options for China that could help to optimize EV potentials. If China can take the lead on integrating the EV and post-EV battery markets, institute TOU rate schedules, and require ICE vehicle owners to absorb some cost for improved public health, then global EV leadership may well tip toward fruition.
The winding road for electric vehicles in china
EVS, Electric Vehicle Symposium, 26 ; 2720-2733
2012
14 Seiten, 26 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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