A feasibility study of solar PV-powered electric cars using an interdisciplinary modeling approach for the electricity balance, CO 2 emissions, and economic aspects:the cases of The Netherlands, Norway, Brazil, and Australia

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming an increasingly attractive option to effectively and economically efficiently reduce global fossil fuel consumption as well as CO 2 emissions associated with road transportation. In general, the grid provides the electricity required to charge an EV's battery. However, it could be worthwhile to consider EV charging by specific solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to further facilitate the use of renewable energy and to minimize CO 2 emissions. Additional benefits could, for instance, be less overloaded local grids and additional grid flexibility. Because little... Mehr ...