Environmental Impacts of Electric Vehicles

Mukesh Pandey (Author)

9781779564245

Hardback, published 31 March 2026

419 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.666 kg

Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a cleaner alternative to traditional combustion engines, but their production and disposal pose environmental challenges. This book explores the lifecycle of EVs, from battery manufacturing to end-of-life recycling. It examines their contribution to reducing emissions while addressing concerns about resource extraction and waste management. The book also provides a balanced view of EVs' role in combating climate change and is ideal for students and professionals in environmental science and transportation.

• Chapter 1 Introduction to Electric Vehicles
• Chapter 2 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Electric Vehicles
• Chapter 3 Manufacturing and Supply Chain Impacts
• Chapter 4 Battery Production and Environmental Concerns
• Chapter 5 Energy Consumption and Carbon Footprint
• Chapter 6 End-of-Life and Recycling of EV Batteries
• Chapter 7 Impacts on Air Quality and Human Health
• Chapter 8 Water and Resource Use in EV Production
• Chapter 9 Environmental Impacts of EV Charging Infrastructure
• Chapter 10 Policy, Regulation, and Environmental Standards