A framework for electric vehicle power supply chain development

One anticipated pathway in society's decarbonization is the electrification of the transportation sector. From a power system perspective, transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) presages many impacts, both positive and negative. This study utilizes the theoretical framework of business model...

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Published inUtilities policy Vol. 64; p. 101042
Main Authors Lefeng, Shi, Shengnan, Lv, Chunxiu, Liu, Yue, Zhou, Cipcigan, Liana, Acker, Thomas L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2020
Subjects
Business model
Charging services
Discharging services
Electric vehicle
Power supply chain
Business model
Electric vehicle
Charging services
Discharging services
Power supply chain
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Summary:One anticipated pathway in society's decarbonization is the electrification of the transportation sector. From a power system perspective, transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) presages many impacts, both positive and negative. This study utilizes the theoretical framework of business model theory and a review of the existing literature to portray a rational development path for the electric vehicle power supply chain (EVPSC). Three phases of development were identified in which EVs transition from the present day's low utilization, to rapid development, to a mature technology dominating the transportation sector. Within these phases, the business content, business structure, and corresponding coordination modes were analyzed and discussed. The three phases of development are shown to dynamically interact, between development phases and the business models, providing insight into the content of the EVPSC. Such insight is necessary for developing coherent policies and institutional supports to foster efficient development of the EVPSC. This study provides a new perspective about EVPSC development, answers the core question on how to realize the coordinated development between EVs and the electric power system chain (EPSC) based on the model of EVPSC, and provides recommendations on the establishment of business models for the future EVPSC. •A holistic evolution path of EVPSC is delineated.•The developing phases of EVPSC are divided.•The EVPSC business models of different implementing phases are portrayed.
ISSN:0957-1787
1878-4356
DOI:10.1016/j.jup.2020.101042