ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYSIS

Abstract

ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EV) are a popular choice for many people looking to reduce their carbon footprint, reduce their reliance on oil, avoid fueling stations, or who just want to own the next step in technology. There are questions, however, about how prepared the United States is for an EV owning populace. Before everyone can own an EV, there needs to be enough infrastructure to support the growing numbers of EVs. This paper will examine the current growth of EVs in Louisiana and use that information to determine if Louisiana has enough infrastructure in place to meet the growing demand.