Open AccessThe future has arrived, are we ready for EV?
Author(s) -
Probhas Bose,
Dipak Kumar Mandal
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1080/1/012004
Subject(s) - petroleum , automotive industry , gasoline , zero emission , green vehicle , automotive engineering , automotive engine , internal combustion engine , environmental science , fuel efficiency , engineering , waste management , aerospace engineering , chemistry , organic chemistry
With the invention of petroleum in 1859, R & D of internal combustion (IC) engine powered vehicle commenced and the first gasoline powered automobiles hit the market of Germany in 1876. Two major problems are associated with petroleum powered automobiles; these are chemical and noise pollution. These are causing tremendous damage to the nature and its habitat. Also the petroleum reserve is fast depleting. Hence all the eyes were focused towards non-petroleum bases automobile. Automobile with alternate fuels, engine with improved efficiency were tried but keeping the health of our planet in mind, maximum thrust of research is aim to run the automobile using green energy. Solar energy, the most popular green energy, found suitable in light transport like rickshaw and three wheelers because of low energy density. EV may be the solution of future transportation system. It offers zero emission and reduces noise pollution. Cost of purchase of EV is more, though its less running cost. The technology, especially the energy storing technology is yet to be matured. Overall cost of EV will come down within affordability with the technology. EV will be popular over conventional vehicle and it appears to be the viable solution in near future.