Adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore

The Singapore government has unveiled an ambitious plan to phase out Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars by 2050. This plan aligns with the global efforts to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Switching from ICE vehicles to EVs is one solution to mitigate climate change. H...

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Main Author: Chua, Jin Xuan
Other Authors: Lum Kit Meng
Format: Final Year Project
Language:English
Published: Nanyang Technological University 2024
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-1759052024-05-10T15:36:35Z Adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore Chua, Jin Xuan Lum Kit Meng School of Civil and Environmental Engineering CKMLUM@ntu.edu.sg Engineering Transportation engineering Civil engineering Electric vehicle Adoption of EV The Singapore government has unveiled an ambitious plan to phase out Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars by 2050. This plan aligns with the global efforts to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Switching from ICE vehicles to EVs is one solution to mitigate climate change. However, despite the overwhelming benefits to the environment of choosing EVs over ICE vehicles, the rate of EV adoption remains relatively low, especially in Singapore. This paper investigates three underlying factors contributing to drivers’ hesitancy towards embracing EV technology. These factors are the cost of EVs, lack of infrastructure supporting EV charging, and Perceived inconvenience of long charging times. To gain further insights into drivers’ attitudes and perceptions towards adoption, a survey was conducted on 100 drivers in Singapore. The results collected were then analysed via the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The findings of the study suggested vital recommendations that could potentially accelerate the adoption of EVs in Singapore. The first would be increasing government incentives, ranging from tax breaks to subsidies. Furthermore, introducing schemes such as Battery Swapping and Portable Charging offers a practical solution to address the concerns regarding long charging times as they provide drivers with a convenient and efficient means to replenish their EVs’ batteries. This study provides valuable insights into fostering a more conducive climate for EV uptake in Singapore by shedding light on drivers' opinions and identifying actionable recommendations in the future. Bachelor's degree 2024-05-09T01:48:55Z 2024-05-09T01:48:55Z 2024 Final Year Project (FYP) Chua, J. X. (2024). Adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore. Final Year Project (FYP), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/175905 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/175905 en application/pdf Nanyang Technological University
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Singapore
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topic Engineering
Transportation engineering
Civil engineering
Electric vehicle
Adoption of EV
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Transportation engineering
Civil engineering
Electric vehicle
Adoption of EV
Chua, Jin Xuan
Adoption of electric vehicles in Singapore
description The Singapore government has unveiled an ambitious plan to phase out Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars by 2050. This plan aligns with the global efforts to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Switching from ICE vehicles to EVs is one solution to mitigate climate change. However, despite the overwhelming benefits to the environment of choosing EVs over ICE vehicles, the rate of EV adoption remains relatively low, especially in Singapore. This paper investigates three underlying factors contributing to drivers’ hesitancy towards embracing EV technology. These factors are the cost of EVs, lack of infrastructure supporting EV charging, and Perceived inconvenience of long charging times. To gain further insights into drivers’ attitudes and perceptions towards adoption, a survey was conducted on 100 drivers in Singapore. The results collected were then analysed via the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The findings of the study suggested vital recommendations that could potentially accelerate the adoption of EVs in Singapore. The first would be increasing government incentives, ranging from tax breaks to subsidies. Furthermore, introducing schemes such as Battery Swapping and Portable Charging offers a practical solution to address the concerns regarding long charging times as they provide drivers with a convenient and efficient means to replenish their EVs’ batteries. This study provides valuable insights into fostering a more conducive climate for EV uptake in Singapore by shedding light on drivers' opinions and identifying actionable recommendations in the future.
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