Cosmos: A Journal of Geography

The Role of Electric Vehicles in Reducing Urban Air Pollution

The increasing levels of pollution due to traffic congestion have forced the search for decent means of transport. Electric vehicles (EVs) are gradually proving to be a valuable technology in addressing air quality problems in urban environments, particularly due to their lower tailpipe emissions compared to internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). This research paper focuses on analyzing the impact of EVs on the environmental effects of air pollution in urban areas. Ma and Chan (2016) examine the current trends in EV usage and the numerous obstacles that this field faces. The paper evaluates many cities and countries that have adopted electric mobility to show that there is a general improvement in poor air quality and a decrease in greenhouse gases. It also questions the barriers to EV uptake, including infrastructure constraints, costs associated with EV ownership, and the emissions resulting from battery manufacturing. In response to years of research and case studies discussed in this paper, it thus refocuses on the development of effective and all-rounded policies and incentives to encourage increased usage of EVs towards a scope targets sustainable improvement on cases of grave urban air pollution. The aim is to give a definite account of how EVs are likely to influence urban transport and consequently the future city.