Evaluation of the potential impact of electric vehicles in Morocco: A literature review

Abstract

The development of electric vehicles (EVs) as a promising way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has led to intensive and sustained research in the transportation sector. With advances in energy use and storage, electric vehicles offer competitive performance in terms of fuel consumption and energy perimeter compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, which can be further sustained by the use of efficient technologies and green energy. This paper provides a state of the art of the current state of electric vehicles and their future trends, as well as an update on the progress of the electric vehicle market in Morocco, divided into two parts: First, an overview of the current state of electric vehicles in the world is developed through a classification of electric vehicles, their battery technologies, and recharging infrastructures. Second, an assessment of the evolution of the electric vehicle market in Morocco is performed. As a whole, the transition to electrification of the automotive industry will transform the entire supply chain and significantly affect the automotive market. This will be achieved by a strong commitment from the public authorities to meet their responsibilities in terms of climate change.