Abstract:

This is a discussion paper based on a wide spectrum of research sourced from the references. This is an essay approach to develop a discussion about the role government can play in stimulating electric vehicle (EV) diffusion, adoption and deployment in support of larger societal goals such as sustainability and urban livability. This reviews governance strategy in support of electric vehicle innovation in a way that integrate many societal actors, including the market to move forward a project with many spillover benefits. This essay includes a study of relevant literature blended with data collected at conferences and meetings in the Netherlands and the US.