Angel Arcos-Vargas has received two doctorates, one in Industrial Engineering and one in Economics. For nearly thirty years, he has served in electrical utilities, having served as Vice President in one of the largest electrical utilities in the world. He is currently a Professor at the School of Engineers of the University of Seville and collaborates as a Counselor and board members of different companies. His research focus is predominantly on the optimization of electric utilities and their regulation, the impacts of new technologies, renewable energies and climate change.

Explains the technological and social developments leading to the wide-scale use of electric vehicles

Addresses the environmental and economic impacts of the transition to electric vehicles

Combines contributions from experts in various disciplines to present a comprehensive overview

Introduction: A First Approach to Electric Vehicle Contribution.- EV International Landscape.- Forecast of EV Derived Electrical Demand: The Spanish Case.- EV Recharging Systems: Technological Review and Impact on the Electric System.- Success Factors in EV Deployment: An Economic Analysis.- The Executive's Vision: The EV Recharge Business.- A Macroeconomic Contribution: Extended Environmental Input - Output Analysis.- Raw Materials Supply Chain for Electric Vehicles.- EV Environmental Issues: The Life Cycle Assessment and Comparison with the Current Situation.- EV's Impact on Public Revenues.- Alternative Energies in Transport in the Context of Energy Transitions.- Conclusions.