FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR THE FULL – SCALE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE: A STUDY IN PROGRESS FOR THE USA

  • FLORIAN MISOC
    Southern Polytechnic State University, 100 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA, USA
  • MARIAN GOSAV
    C.N.Transelectrica S.A , S.T Constanta ,C.E Galati,Bd. Alexandru Lapusneanu, Nr. 195A, Bl. LAV1, Cod 900472, Constanta, Roumanie
  • CRISTIAN MUNTEANU
    C.N.Transelectrica S.A , S.T Constanta ,C.E Galati,Bd. Alexandru Lapusneanu, Nr. 195A, Bl. LAV1, Cod 900472, Constanta, Roumanie
  • MIHAI PUIU-BERIZINTU
    “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, Calea Marasesti 156, Bacău, 600115, Roumanie

Abstract

In this paper the electric vehicle implementation and is feasibility is studied, as a substitute for the internal combustion-powered vehicles, in the near future. This study is based solely on the official data, publicly available, and considers the best-case scenario, as well as the worst-case scenario for implementation of 100% electric vehicles as the only mode of transportation. The predicted electric power demand is factored in, based on national statistics and demographic trends, as the comparative study explores the possible changes in the transportation industry, based on current state of the art technology. The authors refrain to make any predictions or prognosis vis-à-vis economic impact based solely on the conclusions expressed in this paper.

Cuvinte cheie

motor – vehicles electric vehicles petroleum-based energy electric power.