ABSTRACT

Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) form a critical part of the infrastructure needed for sustainable transportation. Local governments are expected to play a key role in ensuring widespread adoption of PEVs by their residents. This study specifically investigates how large American cities have used the policy process to prepare for broader PEV usage. Based on a questionnaire sent to policy leaders in major American cities, this study investigates issues of building codes, city-utility relations, tax incentives for PEV users, and social equity. The study identifies and analyzes common and influential policies perceived as being most effective at advancing PEV adoption. Findings suggest that cities are either not preparing for PEVs at all, or are preparing in a very substantive and tech-savvy manner. Policymakers also highlight key areas of needed focus, and lay out ways in which regulators and electricity providers can aid in PEV adoption.

摘要

插电式电动汽车 (PEV) 是可持续交通所需基础设施的重要组成部分。预计地方政府将在确保居民广泛采用 PEV 方面发挥关键作用。这项研究专门调查了美国大城市如何利用政策流程为更广泛的 PEV 使用做准备。本研究基于向美国主要城市的政策领导者发送的问卷，调查了建筑规范、城市与公用事业关系、PEV 用户的税收激励和社会公平等问题。该研究确定并分析了被认为在促进 PEV 采用方面最有效的共同和有影响力的政策。调查结果表明，城市要么根本没有为 PEV 做准备，要么正在以非常实质性和精通技术的方式进行准备。