Affordability of electric vehicles for a sustainable transport system: An economic and environmental analysis

摘要: Abstract This paper compares the economic and environmental benefits of electric hybrid vehicles with that conventional vehicles. Without tax credits, only hybrids without plug-in incur lifetime total costs equivalent to a vehicle whereas consumer affordability for all other is less encouraging depends on changes in gasoline prices. With provision federal incentives, cost types are driven 120,000 miles over 12 years was found be generally affordable no more than 5% higher vehicle, except equipped 35-mile driving range. Results sensitivity analysis reveal greater mileage would promote further overall savings even at greenhouse gas abatement as low $42 per ton. Our study has demonstrated importance an energy policy includes credits address inadequacy differentials affordability. The provided by should satisfy consumers' interest protecting environment, reducing dependence imported fossil fuels, switching from traditional alternative fuel