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Patyal, V. S., Kumar, R., & Kushwah, S. (2021).
Modeling barriers to the adoption of electric
vehicles: An Indian perspective. Energy, 237,
121554.
Transportation is among the top energy-consuming industries facing critical issues such as emissions, congestion,
and environmental challenges. To overcome these environmental challenges, electric vehicles (EVs) have been
introduced to replace conventional vehicles (CVs). EVs are widely considered as ecofriendly and alternative
renewable energy technology that can speed up the transition to a low-carbon transportation system without any
negative influence on natural resources. However, despite several benefits of the technology and subsequent
incentives offered by the government, its consumer demand is still not increasing. Thus, it indicates the presence
of certain barriers to its mainstream adoption. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify and examine the
relationship between barriers affecting the adoption of EVs in India. Thirteen barriers to adopting EVs are identified
through a literature review and further validated by involving a group of experts from industry and academia.
Additionally, to study the relationship among the identified barriers and model them, ISM (Interpretive Structure
Modelling) and MICMAC (Matriced’ Impacts CroisesAppliquee a un Classement) are applied. The developed model
would help policymakers in devising a sustainable energy and transportation policy. Also, the findings would
support the EV manufacturers consider these constraints at the designing stage of EVs.
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