Electric vehicles operation peculiarities in hot climate (on the example of Socialist Republic of Vietnam)

Abstract

Introduction (problem statement and relevance). Electric vehicles are considered environmentally friendly and contribute to solving the world's energy crisis. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is one of the top ten countries heavily affected by climate change and ranks 15th in the world in terms of annual average fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution. At the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference COP 26 in Glasgow, in 2021, because of a high level of environmental pollution the Prime Minister of Vietnam announced plans to achieve zero emissions by 2050. The achievement of zero CO2 emissions in the country was determined as one of eight national strategies by the Vietnamese government and was to be reached with the help of electric vehicles development.The purpose of the study was to work out recommendations for the sustainable development plan implementation of the electric transport industry in Vietnam.Methodology and research methods. Analytical and predictive research methods were used in the article.Scientific novelty and results. Taking into account the real needs of the people, the tasks of the government, and the potential development of electric vehicles service infrastructure, including energy and transportation systems, a roadmap for the introduction of electric vehicles in Vietnam has been developed.Practical significance. This article allows, as a first approximation, to determine the initial steps for the electric vehicles development and implementation in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.