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Economic and environmental impacts of the shifts to electromobility in Spain: A multiregional input–output framework

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  • Y. Bravo
  • R. Duarte
  • C. Sarasa

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The decarbonization of transport is a key goal facing climate change. The electrification of the powertrain for passenger cars is part of this goal to reduce carbon emissions. This involves a big change in the global supply chain, specifically in countries with a high weight of the traditional automotive sector, such as Spain, where above 10% of the GDP comes from this industry. There is a forecasted shift from the sector of traditional automotive parts to the electric sector, where batteries and electric components will be the major part of the powertrain. This work evaluates socioeconomic and environmental impacts of the changes in the car industry from the ramp‐up of the electric vehicles market in Spain, and also in the European Union and the rest of the world. To do it, we use an environmentally extended multiregional and multi‐sectoral input–output model. Our simulations include the technological change and demand shifts estimated to achieve the penetration of electric vehicles up to 2030 and 2050. The results show significant impacts on employment and economic indicators by 2050, when the share of electric vehicles is expected to increase up to a relevant level.

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  • Y. Bravo & R. Duarte & C. Sarasa, 2024. "Economic and environmental impacts of the shifts to electromobility in Spain: A multiregional input–output framework," Journal of Industrial Ecology, Yale University, vol. 28(6), pages 1743-1754, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:inecol:v:28:y:2024:i:6:p:1743-1754
    DOI: 10.1111/jiec.13565
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