The Current Situation of the Development of Electric Vehicle Technology in Turkey

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The environmental damage caused by internal combustion vehicles used in transportation, the diminishing availability of fossil fuels, and the lower cost of electricity in comparison to gasoline and diesel, are the primary reasons for the trend toward electric vehicles (EV). As technology and the automotive industry advance, electric vehicles are becoming more common on the road. In parallel to the increase in electric vehicles, the number of charging stations has increased as well, which has contributed to the widespread utilization of electric vehicles. While global adoption of electric vehicle technology has accelerated in recent years, their introduction into our lives is quite recent. When the history of electric vehicles has been investigated, it became clear that the first studies began in the early 1800s. During those years, as oil output expanded in response to the period's conditions, electric vehicles' popularity diminished in comparison to internal combustion vehicles. Additionally, range, charging durations, and power have limited the commercialization of electric vehicles. With global warming approaching alarming levels and new technology emerging, demand for electric vehicles has increased. Turkey, with its technological advancements and investments in electric vehicles, is observed to be following the global electric vehicle market. In this study, the electric vehicle development process in Turkey was assessed, as was the distribution of existing charging stations for businesses and domestic vehicles.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Electric vehicle
• charging station
• combustion engines
• domestic electric vehicles
• electric vehicles market

The Current Situation of the Development of Electric Vehicle Technology in Turkey

Öz

The environmental damage caused by internal combustion vehicles used in transportation, the diminishing availability of fossil fuels, and the lower cost of electricity in comparison to gasoline and diesel, are the primary reasons for the trend toward electric vehicles (EV). In parallel to the increase in electric vehicles, the number of charging stations has increased as well, which has contributed to the widespread utilization of electric vehicles. When the history of electric vehicles has been investigated, it became clear that the first studies began in the early 1800s. During those years, as oil output expanded in response to the period's conditions, electric vehicles' popularity diminished in comparison to internal combustion vehicles. Additionally, range, charging durations, and power have limited the commercialization of electric vehicles. With global warming approaching alarming levels and new technology emerging, demand for electric vehicles has increased. Turkey, with its technological advancements and investments in electric vehicles, is observed to be following the global electric vehicle market. In this study, the electric vehicle development process in Turkey was assessed, as was the distribution of existing charging stations for businesses and domestic vehicles.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Electric Vehicle
• Charging Station
• Combustion Engines
• Domestic Electric Vehicles
• Electric Vehicles Market

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