Supervisor

Stephen Chandler

Programme

MA in International Business

Keywords

Environmental Impact, Battery Production, EV Market Strategies.

Abstract

Emphasizing production techniques, emissions, and competitive strategies, this project examines the environmental effects of Tesla's electric vehicles (EVs) relative to conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) automobiles. Leading in the EV market as the automotive sector moves toward sustainable practices is Tesla. Still, evaluating the environmental advantages of Tesla cars calls for a thorough investigation going beyond zero tailpipe pollution. This paper looks at the high energy consumption and environmental effects related to the manufacturing of Tesla batteries including cobalt and lithium mining. Emphasizing less greenhouse gas emissions than ICE vehicles, it also assesses the total emissions of Tesla vehicles over their lifetime. According to the study, although Tesla's EVs greatly lower running emissions, the environmental costs of the energy sources utilized for battery manufacture and charging are rather high. The project also looks at how Tesla's rivalry with local EV producers influences its growth plans and market share, therefore stressing the company's flexible approach including local manufacturing and technological innovation. The results underline the need of ongoing developments in battery technologies and renewable energy integration in order to raise the sustainability of Tesla's EVs. All things considered, this research offers a thorough grasp of Tesla's strategic orientation and worldwide automobile market environmental influence.

Date of Award

2024

Full Publication Date

2024

Access Rights

open access

Document Type

Dissertation

Resource Type

thesis

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