Analysis of Selected Sustainability Criteria of Electric Vehicles from an Energy-Economic Perspective in Europe

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Acknowledgements
• Abstract
• Zusammenfassung
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• List of Abbreviations
• 1 Introduction
• 1.1 Motivation and Research Gap
• 1.2 Aims and Objectives
• 1.3 Scope and Structure of the Dissertation
• 2 Methodology and Model Description
• 2.1 Model Structure and Implementation
• 2.2 Sub-Models and their Integration
• 2.3 Model Input Data
• 2.4 Model Calibration and Validation
• 3 Sustainability Criteria for Electric Vehicles
• 3.1 Well-to-Wheel Efficiency and CO2 Emissions
• 3.2 Life Cycle Assessment of Battery Electric Vehicles
• 3.3 Energy Costs for Electric Vehicles
• 4 Energy Systems Model URBS-EU
• 4.1 Model Description and System Boundaries
• 4.2 Implementation of Electric Vehicles
• 4.3 Analysis of Energy System Developments
• 5 Application and Simulation Results
• 5.1 Analysis of Electricity Demand and Supply
• 5.2 Evaluation of Sustainability Criteria
• 5.3 Sensitivity Analysis and Scenario Variations
• 6 Discussion and Conclusion
• 6.1 Key Findings and Interpretations
• 6.2 Implications and Recommendations
• 6.3 Further Research Needs
• Bibliography

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation analyzes the sustainability of electric vehicles (EVs) from an energy-economic perspective in Europe. The study aims to evaluate selected sustainability criteria, including well-to-wheel efficiencies, CO2 emissions, and energy costs, for EVs compared to internal combustion vehicles (ICVs) from 2015 to 2050. The research integrates a model for EV power consumption into a European energy system model and employs three allocation methodologies: the mix, delta, and parallel market methods.

• Sustainability of electric vehicles in Europe
• Comparison of EVs and ICVs
• Well-to-wheel efficiency and CO2 emissions
• Energy costs
• European energy system model integration

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter introduces the motivation for this study, highlighting the research gap regarding comprehensive analysis of EV sustainability in Europe. It defines the study's aims and objectives, outlining the scope and structure of the dissertation.
• Chapter 2: Methodology and Model Description: This chapter presents the model structure and implementation, explaining the sub-models and their integration within the European energy system model. The chapter also discusses model input data, calibration, and validation procedures.
• Chapter 3: Sustainability Criteria for Electric Vehicles: This chapter focuses on defining and analyzing the sustainability criteria relevant to EVs, including well-to-wheel efficiency, CO2 emissions, and life cycle assessments. Energy cost analysis is also explored.
• Chapter 4: Energy Systems Model URBS-EU: This chapter provides a detailed description of the URBS-EU energy system model, outlining its functionalities and system boundaries. The chapter explains the implementation of EVs into the model and explores the analysis of energy system developments under different scenarios.
• Chapter 5: Application and Simulation Results: This chapter presents the results of applying the URBS-EU model to assess the sustainability of EVs in Europe. It analyzes the impact of EV adoption on electricity demand and supply, evaluates the sustainability criteria across different regions and scenarios, and conducts sensitivity analyses.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Electric vehicles, sustainability, well-to-wheel efficiency, CO2 emissions, energy costs, European energy system, model, simulation, allocation methodologies, mix method, delta method, parallel market method, URBS-EU, sustainability criteria, life cycle assessment.