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Master thesis 2020, Roji Maharjan

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Potential of private electric vehicle in Kathmandu valley

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Abstract

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Electric vehicles are seen as being an essential element in designing passenger and freight transport sustainability. In view of the SDGs and ambitious climate targets, the necessity to redesign transportation systems is underlined by extensive studies. 

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In principle, promoting electric vehicles should be done within the framework of an approach which is open to all kinds of technologies. Furthermore, focusing on improvements to conventional cars will have a greater influence in the short term on the significant reduction of GHG emissions in the transport sector – and should not be neglected even in the long term. It becomes clear that the potentials and challenges of electric mobility can only be correctly assessed from a comprehensive and long-term perspective. In the long run, electric vehicle offers significant ecological advantages and economic opportunities. For these potentials to be realized, however, the existing problems have to be tackled consistently, by continuing to push research and development and by implementing suitable policy measures. This study is investigating the adaptation and acceptance of electric vehicle use in Kathmandu valley, their environmental impact and strategies to promote e-vehicles in public transport. 
 

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