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Cold waves and electric vehicle adoption: Evidence from Chinese cities
The adoption of EVs is susceptible to extreme weather conditions. Currently, in transportation research literature there is no empirical research studying this. Cold waves can affect the performance of electric vehicles (EVs), leading to a reduction in consumer purchases. We use panel data from 293 Chinese cities, covering the period from 2016 to 2022, to examine the effect of the annual number of cold waves on EV adoption. We find that for each additional cold wave, the number of EV sold decreases by 10.1%. We employ instrumental variables and conduct a series of robustness tests to ensure the reliability of our estimates. Heterogeneity analysis reveals that cities with different terrain relief, vehicle density, and average distance between public charging facilities respond differently to cold waves in terms of EV adoption. Our findings offer insights into policymaking related to EV adoption and promotion, particularly considering the impact of cold waves.
期刊介绍:
Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment focuses on original research exploring the environmental impacts of transportation, policy responses to these impacts, and their implications for transportation system design, planning, and management. The journal comprehensively covers the interaction between transportation and the environment, ranging from local effects on specific geographical areas to global implications such as natural resource depletion and atmospheric pollution.
We welcome research papers across all transportation modes, including maritime, air, and land transportation, assessing their environmental impacts broadly. Papers addressing both mobile aspects and transportation infrastructure are considered. The journal prioritizes empirical findings and policy responses of regulatory, planning, technical, or fiscal nature. Articles are policy-driven, accessible, and applicable to readers from diverse disciplines, emphasizing relevance and practicality. We encourage interdisciplinary submissions and welcome contributions from economically developing and advanced countries alike, reflecting our international orientation.