Unravelling the Serbian Energy Transition Puzzle: Driving an Electric Vehicle Result in Higher CO2 Emissions than Driving a Traditional Internal Combustion Engine Counterparty

This article delves into the intriguing paradox emerging in Serbia’s transportation landscape, where electric vehicles (EVs) are projected to generate more carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions than internal combustion engine (ICE) until 2030. Driving an EV within Serbia over the upcoming five years is est...

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Main Authors: Sergey Fominykh, Dusan Stanar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Savez energetičara 2024-01-01
Series:Energija, Ekonomija, Ekologija
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Online Access:https://doi.ub.kg.ac.rs/doi/casopisi/energija-ekonomija-ekologija/10-46793-eee24-1-22f/
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description This article delves into the intriguing paradox emerging in Serbia’s transportation landscape, where electric vehicles (EVs) are projected to generate more carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions than internal combustion engine (ICE) until 2030. Driving an EV within Serbia over the upcoming five years is estimated to contribute to roughly 25% more CO2 emissions compared to ICE vehicles. The study unveils the underlying factors behind this paradox, including Serbia’s energy mix dominated by lignite. By contrasting this with the European Union’s cleaner energy sources, the article underscores the delayed CO2 emissions reduction from EVs in Serbia. Furthermore, it explores the carbon footprint associated with EV production and highlights the challenges posed by the country’s energy infrastructure and vehicle fleet. The article concludes with insights into potential solutions, emphasizing the need for Serbia to accelerate its transition to renewables, aiming to align with 2030 targets, while parity with EU emissions levels is projected by 2040.
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spelling doaj-art-260b242235aa4e7a991350ab2e49a1122025-01-08T11:48:53ZengSavez energetičaraEnergija, Ekonomija, Ekologija0354-86512812-75282024-01-01261222710.46793/EEE24-1.22FUnravelling the Serbian Energy Transition Puzzle: Driving an Electric Vehicle Result in Higher CO2 Emissions than Driving a Traditional Internal Combustion Engine CounterpartySergey Fominykh0https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2276-3572Dusan Stanar1Naftna industrija Srbije – NIS a.d. Novi SadNaftna industrija Srbije – NIS a.d. Novi SadThis article delves into the intriguing paradox emerging in Serbia’s transportation landscape, where electric vehicles (EVs) are projected to generate more carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions than internal combustion engine (ICE) until 2030. Driving an EV within Serbia over the upcoming five years is estimated to contribute to roughly 25% more CO2 emissions compared to ICE vehicles. The study unveils the underlying factors behind this paradox, including Serbia’s energy mix dominated by lignite. By contrasting this with the European Union’s cleaner energy sources, the article underscores the delayed CO2 emissions reduction from EVs in Serbia. Furthermore, it explores the carbon footprint associated with EV production and highlights the challenges posed by the country’s energy infrastructure and vehicle fleet. The article concludes with insights into potential solutions, emphasizing the need for Serbia to accelerate its transition to renewables, aiming to align with 2030 targets, while parity with EU emissions levels is projected by 2040.https://doi.ub.kg.ac.rs/doi/casopisi/energija-ekonomija-ekologija/10-46793-eee24-1-22f/energysustainabilitycarbon emissionselectric vehicles
spellingShingle Sergey Fominykh
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Unravelling the Serbian Energy Transition Puzzle: Driving an Electric Vehicle Result in Higher CO2 Emissions than Driving a Traditional Internal Combustion Engine Counterparty
Energija, Ekonomija, Ekologija
energy
sustainability
carbon emissions
electric vehicles
title Unravelling the Serbian Energy Transition Puzzle: Driving an Electric Vehicle Result in Higher CO2 Emissions than Driving a Traditional Internal Combustion Engine Counterparty
title_full Unravelling the Serbian Energy Transition Puzzle: Driving an Electric Vehicle Result in Higher CO2 Emissions than Driving a Traditional Internal Combustion Engine Counterparty
title_fullStr Unravelling the Serbian Energy Transition Puzzle: Driving an Electric Vehicle Result in Higher CO2 Emissions than Driving a Traditional Internal Combustion Engine Counterparty
title_full_unstemmed Unravelling the Serbian Energy Transition Puzzle: Driving an Electric Vehicle Result in Higher CO2 Emissions than Driving a Traditional Internal Combustion Engine Counterparty
title_short Unravelling the Serbian Energy Transition Puzzle: Driving an Electric Vehicle Result in Higher CO2 Emissions than Driving a Traditional Internal Combustion Engine Counterparty
title_sort unravelling the serbian energy transition puzzle driving an electric vehicle result in higher co2 emissions than driving a traditional internal combustion engine counterparty
topic energy
sustainability
carbon emissions
electric vehicles
url https://doi.ub.kg.ac.rs/doi/casopisi/energija-ekonomija-ekologija/10-46793-eee24-1-22f/
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