The Role of Electric Vehicles in Environmental Transformation-Goal Towards a Pollution-Free Climate

ABSTRACT: Government agencies have worked tirelessly to minimize the effects of pollution. This problem is pretty dominant in developing countries like Pakistan. The world is facing a severe problem in the form of pollution and the greenhouse effect in recent years. At present, cities like Karachi and Lahore are facing a very high index of Air pollution caused by vehicular emissions. In this framework, the current research proposes an optimized design of student electric vehicles to attenuate environmental pollution. Electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions, which means no toxic gases. A Carbon Footprint Analysis is conducted in the proposed study to measure the effect of greenhouse gases over the various phases of a vehicle’s life. To simulate the long-term impacts of electric vehicles on the environment, Agent-based Modelling is performed. It mainly includes the analysis of technological advancements in battery recycling. The idea of the student electric vehicle is based on several key points, including the use of an AGS (Automatic Gear System) and Self-Driving mode, to make it easier for students to navigate. Further, a sensing mechanism is developed for predictive maintenance and diagnostics. Hence, the proposed idea of student electric vehicles may be a game-changer for the students by providing them with a safe and pollution-free environment. The analysis shows that EVs like those proposed by students will reduce life cycle emissions by upto 71 percent as compared to ICE.