Why electromobility and what is it?

In this chapter we examine the notion of electromobility and aim to provide aworking definition of the term that underpins the analyses presented in the rest ofthis e-book. We also describe electromobility in technological terms by presentingvarious technological configurations of electric vehicles, charging infrastructureand energy supply. We then proceed to examine why electromobility is currentlysupported as a favourable means to transform road transport by discussing driversand barriers of change in the automotive industry. Whilst electromobility representsa significant technical challenge, it also requires complex social changes.By arguing from different perspectives we hope to illustrate that electromobility isbest understood by considering a range of systemic perspectives found in this andlater chapters of this e-book