Abstract:
The transition toward electric vehicles (EVs) represents a pivotal shift in transportation technology, promising significant environmental benefits through reduced greenhouse gas emissions and decreased dependence on fossil fuels. However, the integration of EVs presents unique challenges and opportunities within the context of social equity. EVs have emerged as a key technology in the evolution of transportation, with their history tracing back to the late ninteenth century.
Publication date:
November 11, 2025
Publication type:
Book Chapter
Citation:
Yassine, Z., & Shaheen, S. A. (2025). Electric vehicles and social equity. In Elgar Encyclopedia of Transport and Society. Retrieved from https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7pb0s2db