CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020
| Author | Kazlou, Tsimafei |
|---|---|
| Title | Transition towards E-mobility in Armenia |
| Summary | To achieve the goal of the Paris Agreement, emissions from the transportation sector should be cut by 90% by 2050. In the same period, the number of vehicles in the developing world is expected to double. One of the ways to reconcile this tension is to increase the share of electric vehicles. However, the transition to electric transport in developing countries has been slow. Therefore, it is essential to understand whether, under what conditions, and which E-mobility support policies can be feasible and effective. This thesis advances the understanding of feasible E-mobility strategies in developing countries. Using Armenia as a case-study, it seeks to answer three questions: (1) how cost-effective and affordable are electric vehicles (EVs) for different types of consumers, (2) which feasible policies can make EVs more attractive, and (3) what effects they would have. The thesis concludes that EVs are still more expensive than conventional vehicles for private consumers, mainly because of higher upfront costs. For the public sector, EVs in Armenia can provide significant savings, due to their extensive usage and low electricity costs. A review of EV policies in five Eastern European EU states has demonstrated the range of monetary and non-monetary incentives that can be feasibly adopted in Armenia. The analysis has shown that up to a 1.8% share of EV sales may be achievable within the next five years with the introduction of ambitious monetary stimulus policies, awareness raising campaigns, and supportive regulations. |
| Supervisor | Cherp, Aleh |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2020/kazlou_tsimafei.pdf |
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