The development of electric vehicles from 2000 to 2024
Seminar Management of Innovation | Wednesday October 16, 2024 - 8h45 - 10h45
Electric cars have existed for a long time. For them to become a mass-market product and one of the solutions to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we needed batteries that were denser, lighter, quick enough to recharge, reliable and affordable. We also needed some regulatory pressure, some good reasons to move away from oil and a commitment from the car industry. Patrick Pélata looks back at the major stages in the development of electric vehicles, which began in the early 2000s. What has encouraged or hindered the emergence of this new paradigm in Europe, the United States and China? The answers lie in the technological evolution, the entrepreneurial spirit and the major decisions taken by governments.
The entire article was written by:
Erik UNGER
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