Project details
The widespread uptake of Electric Vehicles represents the primary means through which deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector will be achieved. Charting this spread and determining what factors influence its speed is essential for managing this mitigation strategy and for creating a low-carbon mobility system.
This project taps into this important societal objective and focuses on the development of models that reveal the underlying mechanisms that steer the transition to Electric Vehicles. Key tasks in the project are:
- Chart this historic spatial-temporal diffusion of EVs across the UK
- Create diffusion models that forecast this uptake out to 2050
- Produce policy scenarios that can affect this diffusion
94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. REF 2021
Supervisors
Primary Supervisor: Dr Craig Morton
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are listed using standard UK undergraduate degree classifications i.e. first-class honours, upper second-class honours and lower second-class honours. To learn the equivalent for your country, please choose it from the drop-down below.
Entry requirements for United Kingdom
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as geography, economics, or engineering. A relevant master’s degree and/or experience is desirable.
The ideal candidate for this project will be quantitatively minded and have experience in specifying multivariate models. Awareness of econometrics, spatial analysis, geo-computation, and/or optimisation modelling would be advantageous.
English language requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees for 2024-25 entry
UK fee
To be confirmed Full-time degree per annum
International fee
£27,500 Full-time degree per annum
2024-25 tuition fees are applicable to projects starting in October 2024, January 2025, April 2025 and July 2025.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
How to apply
All applications must be made online and must include a completed studentship application form (instead of a personal statement) and a two-page research proposal based on the project description describing how you would approach the project and what methods you would use. Under programme name, please select ‘Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering (Built Environment)’. Please quote reference number ABCE-CM1-24.
To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents including an up-to-date CV, but a personal statement is not required.
ABCE will use these selection criteria to make a decision on your application.
