Authors: Md Mirja Galib, Soumya Kanti Roy, Sarbani Ganguly, Payel Mondal, Rupa Bhattacharyya
Abstract: The Electric vehicles (EVs) represent a promising solution to lighten environmental challenges associated with traditional internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). This abstract examines the environmental impact of EVs, focusing on key factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, resource extraction and production, battery recycling and disposal, energy efficiency, infrastructure development, and lifecycle analysis. While EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions and can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, their environmental benefits depend on factors such as the energy source for electricity generation. Additionally, the extraction of materials for EV batteries and the challenges of battery recycling and disposal poses environmental concerns that require attention. The location of a charging station can also affect its carbon footprint. If a charging station is located in an area with high traffic obstruction, the carbon footprint of charging an EV may be higher due to increase idling and emissions from other vehicles. EV production will have external costs of emissions extra, around Rp. 2.23 trillion, or an increasing about 0.6%. Based upon these findings, it is concluded that electric vehicle production increases productivity, gross value-added, and job creation with a corresponding to the small impact on the environment. Despite these challenges, EVs illustrate higher energy efficiency and offer potential prolong benefits in reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Comprehensive lifecycle evaluation is necessary for understanding the overall environmental impact of EVs compared to ICEVs. Continued development in technology, policy support, and infrastructure improvement are crucial for maximizing the environmental benefits of EVs and promoting sustainable transportation.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15689367
