Electric vehicles are a global phenomenon. Global in that every corner of the planet is affected by the environmental, energy security and health imperatives for increased adoption of electric vehicles. Global in that the challenges and opportunities this presents are universal to governments and industry worldwide. Global in that achieving this transformation requires a holistic system of innovative technologies, policies and business models.
This book therefore sets out to explore these global perspectives. It presents insights from around the world and across the network of organisations, technologies, consumers, products and services which characterise the electric vehicle ecosystem. It draws on the networks of the International Energy Agency’s Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Implementing Agreement to present commentary and case studies from experts in eleven different countries from across five continents.