Current Situation in The Development of Electric Vehicles

Abstract

The electric vehicle officially entered the history books in 1881 when the first electric car was invented and built by French inventor Gustave Trouvé. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the passion for electric vehicles had reached its peak. As the global economy boomed, electric vehicles became popular, selling far more than other powered vehicles. Later, due to the discovery of huge oil fields, lower petrol prices, improved gasoline vehicle's technology, and better road infrastructure, people were gradually abandoning electric vehicles. By the end of the twentieth century, due to the harsh environment and energy shortage, people are focusing on electric vehicles again, becoming the focus of the times. This paper will introduce environmental pollution, the energy crisis, and the need to develop electric vehicles. It will analyse the history and current status of the development of electric vehicles in several countries and regions. Technical aspects of electric vehicles such as range, battery recycling, and safety issues will also be discussed.