Analysis of Electric Vehicle Popularity in the UK: Research Report

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United Kingdom, examining various aspects of the topic through a literature review, data analysis, and discussion of relevant processes. The report begins with an introduction to research skills and defines the scope of academic research, focusing on the growing trend of EVs in the UK. The main body of the report illustrates the literature and data related to EVs, highlighting their benefits such as improved air quality, reduced noise pollution, and government incentives. It also discusses different types of EVs, including battery-powered, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles. The report describes the methodologies utilized for selecting literature and data, including quantitative and qualitative techniques, as well as primary and secondary data collection methods. A summary of literature and data reveals both the positive and negative aspects of EVs, such as reduced emissions and charging limitations. The relevance and reliability of the sources are assessed, followed by a reflection on the research process. The report concludes by emphasizing the significance of the research findings for understanding the EV market and its future in the UK.

Research Skills and Using
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Main Body.......................................................................................................................................2
Illustrate literature and data....................................................................................................2
Processes utilised for selecting literature and data.................................................................3
Summary of literature along with data...................................................................................4
Relevance and reliability of literature sources.......................................................................6
Reflection...............................................................................................................................6
References........................................................................................................................................7
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Introduction
Research skills refer to ability for searching, extracting, organising, evaluating as well as
locating and utilisation of information with reference to specific topic. This specifies intensive
research, investigation along with critical analysis as a response for the peculiar hypothesis and
research question. The peculiar kind of research that involves methodological as well as detailed
investigation within particular research area is referred to as academic research. The term
research skills imply abilities for identification of solution for different research problems is
defined as research skills. This aids within attainment of precise response for any problem
depending upon analytical abilities that are being possessed by them (Chakrabarti and et. al,
2019). This comprises of collection of data, carrying out review, analysis along with its
interpretation for driving in relevant in relevant solution through which problem can be resolved.
In this report, the topic that is considered is “The popularity of electric vehicles in UK”. In this
context various researches have been carried, this will enable to have in-depth insight into the
topic in an appropriate manner. Electric vehicles are eco-friendly options to travel across the
country which do not impose any kind of hazardous influence on the environment. This report
will provide distinct aspects of electric vehicles by illustrating literature review, data and
processes.
Main Body
Illustrate literature and data
As per the opinion of Ajanovic, (2015), electric vehicles are also known as ultra low
emission vehicles that run with battery and makes use of electric motors for driving the wheels.
The electric vehicles require rechargeable batteries along with power for larger volume. Non-
luxury models at present scenario have range of around 80 to 120 miles and have opted for
utilisation auxiliary equipments like heater or air conditioner. The other electric vehicles are Plug
in hybrid that switch among fossil fuels as well as electricity with the range of 10 to 40 miles.
They are regarded as low battery vehicles. The other kind of vehicle is fuel cell that is
accountable for generation of electricity on-board. They are identical to petrol cars (Ajanovic,
2015). The government is emphasising on the electric vehicles across UK so that they promote
eco-friendly and healthy environment for the population. The significance of utilisation of
electric vehicle is that it leads to improvisation of air quality, minimisation of noise pollution in
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comparison to the engine vehicle. In addition to this, it also leads to render support for
minimisation of carbon emissions.
In the year 2018, as per the reports from European Environment agency, the electric
vehicles are accountable for offering precise benefits for enhancing air quality at larger extent
due to the fact of zero emission in the streets. As per the research that is being carried out, it is
identified that the number of electric vehicles within the markets of UK are increasing. For an
instance in year 2010 the numbers of electrical vehicles were less than 9000 but by the end of the
year 2020 the number was increased up to 317000 across the country. There is significant
increase within number of vehicles and it accounts around 3,427%. The EVs derive power from
electricity that is further attained through electric grid. In this case, petroleum based fuels are
usually not consumed as well as tailpipe emissions cannot be produced. They acts as alternative
fuel automobile that have lead to significant decline within the cost rapidly as well as they are
accountable for providing drivers with ease while switching (Coffman, Bernstein and Wee,
2017) This will further enable them to have better options through which they can minimise the
significant money. Government of United Kingdom is taking different measures in order to
render support to the electrical vehicles. For this, they have formulated distinct policies,
incentives along with targets so that individuals opt for buying the EV’s.
Processes utilised for selecting literature and data
Literature review has critical role within identification of methodologies that will be used
within carrying out the research. With reference to having an insight into electric vehicles in UK,
different methods are being utilised with the intent to have precise information. The research is
conducted via making use of two distinct methodologies or techniques, they are illustrated
below:
Quantitative techniques: This method is used within collecting data from close ended
system. The rationale behind making use of this methodology is to acquire information through
the utilisation of graphs on the basis of response from the respondents. Through the graphical
illustration, it becomes easy to have conclusion. But this also confines user to pre-defined
options that are provided to them (Ehsani and et. al., 2018). This implies that they cannot furnish
their opinions in context of their understanding related with the subject.
Qualitative Technique: The methodology is liable to emphasise on having in-depth
knowledge related with opinions of the individuals along with their ideas so that clear
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understanding can be developed related with the topic. In this case the questions are generally
open ended which implies that as per the opinions of people the answers will be given. The
outcome will be interpreted via summarisation along with concluding suggestions can be
achieved.
Data collection implies technique via which data can be collected for carrying out
research within effective way along with conducting analysis related with the findings that will
be attained. The different methods with reference to data collection are illustrated below:
Primary method: In this case, fresh information is being gathered for delivering the
services in an appropriate manner. This method will be used to collect the information initially.
In this case, researcher has the option to make use of questionnaires, interviews as well as
surveys (Elma, 2020). This method is apt for carrying out research as this will assist within
having precise and up to data information related with the subject for having authenticity as well
as its reliability.
Secondary method: This source is liable for gathering information by making use of pre
existing sources as well as the distinct materials. With reference to this, sources that will be used
involve publications, magazines, handbooks, census, journals and various others.
In context of this particular research, secondary research must be used to have
information as through this latest statistics can be attained with reference the electric vehicles.
The rationale behind making use of secondary research is that researcher can have all the critical
details related with electric vehicle. It will also enable them to have in-depth knowledge related
with the subject area.
Summary of literature along with data
Electric vehicles are powered via electric motors that needs solar panels or electricity that
is accountable for rendering them power and requires a periodic charging. They execute their
services on cleaner sources of the fuel as well as supports Government within their objective to
minimise the emission of greenhouse gases (Morgan, 2020). Electric vehicles have acquired lots
of popularity across UK because of the tags that are associated with they, they are pocket and
eco-friendly. As per the research that is being carried out, it is identified that there are both
positives and negatives associated with having electric vehicles. For an instance, minimised
environmental pollution is produced, low execution costs, good torque, vehicle noise is declined
and even benefits are being provided via government while purchasing electric vehicles. But
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apart from these positives, there are different negatives also such as restricted charging point
present which implies that if while travelling charging is over then it becomes difficult to go
beyond that particular area and even the time that is consumed while charging is also more in
comparison to the petrol or diesel vehicles. Electric vehicles are powered via collector system
through electricity that is sources from the off vehicle or might be self contained within the
battery, solar panels, electric generator or fuel cells with intent to convert fuel into the electricity.
As per the opinions of Eftekhari, (2019), it has been pointed out that vehicles possess
capability of performing crucial role within the strategy of government that is zero strategy.
Government plays keen role within rendering grants as well as subsidy through which
infrastructure of such kind of industries can be enhanced. But the batteries present within them
are harmful for the environment as they comprises of cobalt along with lithium which means that
there will be negative impact from mining, processing till their disposal. In addition to this, they
have restricted presence within the market because of certain limitations associated with them;
this means that there is higher probability that they might get exhaust within shorter frame of
time from the marketplace. These vehicles utilise one or more traction or electric motors for
rationale of propulsion. This industry has provided the lucrative prospective for public at
enhanced scale (Eftekhari, 2019). With the passage of time, the traditional manufacturing sector
might come to halt and this will be evolution of the marketplace in context of innovations as well
as technologies that are being experimented.
The electric vehicle industry has acquired enhanced popularity with efflux of time for
ensuring the sustainability concerns. This sector have emerged during 19th century and it got
entitled in 21st century and since then people are opting for such kind of vehicles for travelling
shorter distance in order to have smooth travelling experience. This created a significant incline
within the shares that are being held via market. People have become aware about the impact
that is created by technologies i.e. prevalence of sustainability within the market. The
maintenance cost associated with these vehicles minimum in comparison to diesel or petrol
vehicles. They are also regarded as safer as well as better for environment as this aids within
resolving problems associated with population up to certain extent (Muneer, Kolhe and Doyle,
2017). This means that health issues that are being faced by people because of this factor
(pollution) will also be declined. This is because of the fact that there will be minimised emission
in the air of pollutants in comparison to the traditional vehicles. If organisation opts for
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utilisation of renewable energy resources then the emission of greenhouse gases can further be
declined. This means that by making use of grid the emissions can be further decreased.
Relevance and reliability of literature sources
All the sources that have been utilised above are verified via usage of secondary sources
such as government data, magazines, published articles and many more reliable sources are
taken. They are relevant as they provide precise understanding related with the topic i.e.
popularity of electric vehicles in UK. The data that has been present will provide readers with
understanding of the topic. The reason behind not opting for primary sources of information is
that due to Covid-19 it is not practically feasible to gather data. Thus, in context of this research,
it is more precise as well as credible to opt for sources that are published in distinct mediums or
channels (Ajanovic, 2015). This research requires figures and facts so that analysis can be
conducted in an appropriate manner through which inferences can be attained from findings. The
advantage of making use of secondary source of information is that it enables researcher to have
significant amount of information through which it becomes easy to carry out the analysis.
Though the sources that are utilised are time consuming but in context of reliability accurate
information is attained.
Reflection
In context of the research topic, which is based on popularity of electric vehicles across
UK, different sources have been utilised for acquisition of the information. This assisted me to
develop precise understanding related with distinct aspects of the topic. The basics and the
rationale of firms for bringing in electric vehicles within the marketplace are clear. This has
assisted individuals or the whole society to have ample of benefits. The major aspect or asset that
acne be attained from them is that the agnostic influence that is created on the environment will
be declined which will further lead to decrease the carbon footprints. In addition to this, I have
also acknowledged that there are some restrictions that are being encountered by people of UK
while opting for electric vehicles. This involves less number of charging points and even the
government do not have enough places where they can think of placing multiple of charging
points. It makes the process of charging time consuming. But there are certain aspects that
captivates people, minimise cost, positive impact on the environment, etc.
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References
Books and Journal
Ajanovic, A., 2015. The future of electric vehicles: prospects and impediments. Wiley
Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment. 4(6). pp.521-536.
Chakrabarti, A. and et. al, 2019. Optimisation and analysis of system integration between
electric vehicles and UK decentralised energy schemes. Energy, 176, pp.805-815.
Coffman, M., Bernstein, P. and Wee, S., 2017. Electric vehicles revisited: a review of factors
that affect adoption. Transport Reviews, .37.(1), pp.79-93.
Eftekhari, A., 2019. Lithium batteries for electric vehicles: from economy to research strategy.
Ehsani, M. and et. al., 2018. Modern electric, hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles. CRC press.
Elma, O., 2020. A dynamic charging strategy with hybrid fast charging station for electric
vehicles. Energy, .202., p.117680.
Morgan, J., 2020. Electric vehicles: the future we made and the problem of unmaking
it. Cambridge Journal of Economics. 44(4). pp.953-977.
Muneer, T., Kolhe, M. and Doyle, A., 2017. Electric vehicles: prospects and challenges.
Elsevier.
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