Adopting electric vehicles: The role of technology and investment

Electric vehicles (EVs) have garnered increased attention recently as the automotive industry begins to show signs of stabilization and recovery. While there remains little doubt that this technology will have a significant impact on the industry moving forward, several factors will determine just how quickly and deeply EVs will penetrate the market and whether or not it will become a sustainable market segment.

Inside one of our latest thought leadership publications you will gain a better understanding of the electrification of the automobile and the short to mid-term factors that will drive EV success, including:

  • Government support
  • Network infrastructure
  • Battery technology
  • Consumer acceptance
  • Environmental concerns
  • Charging capacity

Overall, the focus on climate change and environmental sustainability, as well as the need for reduced dependence on foreign oil, will continue to drive automakers, battery developers, engineers, and urban planners toward pioneering efforts in alternative-fuel vehicle development and integration of these new technologies into the automotive landscape.