| Event Type | Seminar, Colloquia, Invited Talk, Conference |
|---|---|
| Is this event (co-)sponsored by ASPIRE? | No |
| Is this event innovation focused? | No |
| Event Name | Institute for a Sustainable Future Research Expo |
| Event Location | Purdue University |
| Event Start Date | 10/14/2024 |
| Event End Date | 10/14/2024 |
| Number of Attendees | 100 |
| Number of Student Attendees | 50 |
| Number of Teacher/Faculty Attendees | 50 |
| Which project does this pertain to? | Array |
| Presentation Title or Topic | Temperature and electric vehicle adoption: A ZIP code-level analysis in the United States |
| Presenters | Gaia Cervini |
| Abstract: | Electric vehicle (EV) users living in colder or warmer climates experience shorter traveling ranges, slower acceleration, and longer recharge times, which might discourage EV adoption. Using data from seven US states, we analyze the link between temperature and EV adoption at the ZIP code level. We collect land surface and air temperature data, along with sociodemographic, infrastructure, land cover, elevation, and electoral data. Using random forest regression, we predict battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicle population change rates and penetrations. Our findings reveal that temperature variation and temperature extremes are among the top predictors of BEV and PHEV adoption. Understanding this relationship is crucial for assessing EV feasibility in diverse climates and ensuring equitable access to the technology. This study underscores the importance of incorporating environmental factors in strategies to promote EV adoption. |
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