Fast-Charging Infrastructure: Need for fast-charging infrastructure along highways to address range anxiety.
Fast-charging allows long-distance travel with quick charging stops.
Grid Reliability: Many economically developing nations lack access to a reliable grid, hindering charging power for EVs.
Vehicle Costs: Mass-market car prices in economically developing countries are much lower, making EVs with higher ranges expensive due to battery costs.
Hybrid EVs as a Decarbonization Solution:
Immediate Transition: Hybrid EVs, both full and plug-in, offer a practical solution to lower emissions in the interim until full EVs powered by renewable energy become feasible.
Fuel Economy Benefits: Hybrid EVs offer higher fuel economy and reduce emissions, oil imports, and fuel costs.
Regenerative Braking: Hybrid EVs can recover kinetic energy during braking, improving fuel economy in urban and hilly conditions.
Purchase Price: Hybrid cars are only slightly more expensive than conventional vehicles, making them a viable short-term solution
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