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What about the non-Tesla drivers? Electric vehicle adoption in America

Abstract

Climate change mitigation targets rely on widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). While EV adoption is growing in the US, there remain many questions about the most effective policies and pathways. I will summarize ongoing work by my research group in this area. First, we are exploring the relationship between EV charging station deployment and EV adoption. Second, we are developing metrics (to assess federal JUSTICE40 requirements) to assess the equitable distribution of charging stations. Finally, we are examining EV adoption in non-urban markets. Will people adopt electric pickup trucks? Is rural travel under-reported in national surveys? This presentation will give initial findings and outline ongoing research efforts.

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Jason Hawkins is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He received his Ph.D. focused on transportation engineering and planning from the University of Toronto. He received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Calgary. His research focuses on engineering policy and transportation planning.

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