Affiliation:
1. Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
Abstract
Use of electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly increasing all over the world, and new ecosystems are being developed. The chapter investigates EV-ecosystems, possible business prospects, related challenges, and customer adaptation models linked to the mass adoption of EVs. Establishment of logistical support, EV charging infrastructure, overall energy requirements, possible changes in the demand response of the grid, impact on environment are presented. Geolocation studies for EV charging stations for Namibia are investigated. A simplified ecosystem for EV adaption with four major constituents for wider EV adaptation is proposed. In the end, the chapter makes recommendations for the best ways to mitigate various challenges linked with establishing a functional EV ecosystem in Namibia.
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