Research Article

An Analysis of the Energy Transition in the Transportation Sector in Türkiye Using Machine Learning Techniques

Volume: 11 Number: 2 June 30, 2026
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An Analysis of the Energy Transition in the Transportation Sector in Türkiye Using Machine Learning Techniques

Abstract

The global shift toward clean energy is reshaping supply chains and material demands, with road transportation—one of the largest carbon-emitting sectors—playing a central role. Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a promising pathway for decarbonization with minimal consumer disruption. In Türkiye, the transition to cleaner road transportation aligns with national energy strategies, the Paris Agreement, and the EU Green Deal. Although fossil fuel-based mobility still dominates, rising EV adoption reflects technological progress, regulatory incentives, and evolving market dynamics. The study applies the Multi-Level Perspective (MLP) and machine learning (ML) techniques to examine Türkiye’s energy transition in road transportation. Results show that entrenched fossil fuel infrastructures, taxation structures, and supply chain dependencies hinder EV diffusion, while niche innovations—such as domestic EV production (e.g., TOGG) and expanding charging networks—are gradually transforming the sector. ML models, including Perceptron and Decision Tree algorithms, identify key drivers of EV adoption: charging station availability, fuel prices, and macroeconomic conditions. GDP per capita and increases in diesel, gasoline, and LPG prices positively affect EV sales, whereas inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates have negative impacts. The study concludes that accelerating the transition requires coordinated governance, tax incentives, infrastructure investment, and decarbonization of electricity generation.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Macroeconomics (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2026

Submission Date

December 11, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 18, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 11 Number: 2

APA
Peker, M. Ç. (2026). An Analysis of the Energy Transition in the Transportation Sector in Türkiye Using Machine Learning Techniques. Ekonomi Politika Ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi, 11(2), 480-505. https://doi.org/10.30784/epfad.1839090
AMA
1.Peker MÇ. An Analysis of the Energy Transition in the Transportation Sector in Türkiye Using Machine Learning Techniques. EPF Journal. 2026;11(2):480-505. doi:10.30784/epfad.1839090
Chicago
Peker, Mustafa Çağrı. 2026. “An Analysis of the Energy Transition in the Transportation Sector in Türkiye Using Machine Learning Techniques”. Ekonomi Politika Ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi 11 (2): 480-505. https://doi.org/10.30784/epfad.1839090.
EndNote
Peker MÇ (June 1, 2026) An Analysis of the Energy Transition in the Transportation Sector in Türkiye Using Machine Learning Techniques. Ekonomi Politika ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi 11 2 480–505.
IEEE
[1]M. Ç. Peker, “An Analysis of the Energy Transition in the Transportation Sector in Türkiye Using Machine Learning Techniques”, EPF Journal, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 480–505, June 2026, doi: 10.30784/epfad.1839090.
ISNAD
Peker, Mustafa Çağrı. “An Analysis of the Energy Transition in the Transportation Sector in Türkiye Using Machine Learning Techniques”. Ekonomi Politika ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi 11/2 (June 1, 2026): 480-505. https://doi.org/10.30784/epfad.1839090.
JAMA
1.Peker MÇ. An Analysis of the Energy Transition in the Transportation Sector in Türkiye Using Machine Learning Techniques. EPF Journal. 2026;11:480–505.
MLA
Peker, Mustafa Çağrı. “An Analysis of the Energy Transition in the Transportation Sector in Türkiye Using Machine Learning Techniques”. Ekonomi Politika Ve Finans Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 11, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 480-05, doi:10.30784/epfad.1839090.
Vancouver
1.Mustafa Çağrı Peker. An Analysis of the Energy Transition in the Transportation Sector in Türkiye Using Machine Learning Techniques. EPF Journal. 2026 Jun. 1;11(2):480-505. doi:10.30784/epfad.1839090