Sustainability transition studies : a case study of electric vehicle mobility in Trondheim

Abstract

The following thesis deals with sustainability transitions and their implementation in the municipality of Trondheim with a focus on a case study of electric mobility. Several technical concepts regarding electric vehicles are explained, and a detailed discussion on several main theories is followed by a broad analysis of climate policies in Trondheim and Norway. The core theory used is the multi-level perspective with a spatial approach. The thesis’ outline is mainly focusing on a qualitative and a quantitative approach on the vast topic of electric mobility and various incentives.