Exploring the Adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Their Impact

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https://doi.org/10.54536/ajsts.v5i1.6803

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Carbon Emissions, Charging Stations, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Electrical Infrastructure, EV Adoption Barriers, Government Incentives, Grid Capacity, Renewable Energy Integration, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Transportation

Abstract

The paper will examine the increasing popularity of the Electric Vehicles (EVs) and how they could affect the electrical infrastructure. The transport industry is still among the greatest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and EVs have been seen as one of the systems capable of reducing the effects of climate change through the minimization of carbon emission. The study will evaluate how people know about EVs, how the adoption is motivated and whether there are any impacts of large-scale EV usage on electric systems. Also, the research helps analyze how renewable sources of energy will contribute to the infrastructure of the EVs with references to the integration of solar and wind energy to guarantee sustainable development. This paper explores the most critical obstacles to EV adoption, including the high initial investment, the lack of sufficient charging facilities, and insufficient concern about grid capacity through a survey-based approach. It further emphasizes that the government can play a key role, there should be an investment in charging systems and the policy to encourage the adoption of EVs. The results indicate that the adoption of EVs tends to grow; however, the electrical infrastructure, and, in particular, its development in the countryside should be viewed as the key factor in achieving the full environmental benefits of electric mobility.

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Author Biographies

  • Md. Shohanur Rahman, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Bangladesh

    Md. Shohanur Rahman earned his B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT), Bangladesh, in 2020. He is currently working as a Shift Engineer at HF Power Ltd. since July 2023. Previously, he served as an Assistant Engineer at Orion Power Rupsha Ltd. (2021–2023), focusing on power plant operation, system monitoring, fault analysis, and performance optimization.

    His research interests include Electric Vehicles, Smart Grid, Artificial Intelligence in Energy System, and Renewable Energy. He is particularly interested in Power Distribution System.

  • Md. Shah Paran Islam Kamrul, Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh

    Md. Shah Paran Islam Kamrul is a B.Sc. student in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at the International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC), Bangladesh. His research interests include switching mode power amplifiers (SMPA), antenna design, wireless communication systems, energy-efficient circuit design, power electronics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). He is keen on exploring innovative technologies and developing practical solutions to emerging engineering challenges.

  • Md. Arefin, Department of Finance and Banking, Islamic University, Bangladesh

    Md. Arefin is a student of Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh. He has completed his BBA from department of Finance and Banking, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh. He is practicing different type of many research. 

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2026-03-08

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): American Journal of Smart Technology and Solutions

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Rahman, M. S. ., Kamrul, M. S. P. I. ., & Arefin, M. . (2026). Exploring the Adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Their Impact. American Journal of Smart Technology and Solutions, 5(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.54536/ajsts.v5i1.6803

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