ABSTRACT
There is an instant need to cut back on transportation’s influence on global warming as the globe scuffles to adapt to its repercussions. Vehicle emissions are considered a major problem, and a valuable solution to this is zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), which are powered by renewable energy. However, there are several technological, policy, and financial hurdles to overcome when switching to ZEVs. In the transportation industry, achieving zero emissions is a long and difficult road, but this chapter delivers an outline of the cutting-edge solutions and obstacles along the way. The chapter begins by explaining why and how zero-emission vehicles are so important in the fight against transportation-related pollution. The chapter then proceeds with an examination of emissions from transportation and the challenges of transitioning to a fleet of ZEVs. Also discussed in this chapter are several cutting-edge solutions to the issues that plague vehicles with no emissions. This necessitates an assessment of where alternative technologies for EVs without emissions stand right now. Plug-in hybrid EVs, BEVs powered by fuel cells, and BEVs powered by batteries are all included. Public transit systems and business fleets are just two of the settings this chapter examines as examples of successful ZEV adoption. This chapter also highlights policy initiatives that can aid in the transition to zero-emission automobiles. Existing legislative initiatives are examined, including monetary rebates for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles, whereas investments in charging infrastructure and new legislative measures to facilitate the transition are proposed. This chapter provides an overview of the obstacles and cutting-edge strategies necessary to reach the goal of zero emissions from the transportation industry. In order to realize the vision of a completely electrified, emission-free transportation system, this chapter stresses the significance of sustained technological innovation and legislative assistance.
