The SAP-LAP and IRP approaches for formation of policy framework of electric vehicles and its charging infrastructure in India
International Journal of Energy Sector Management
ISSN: 1750-6220
Article publication date: 23 July 2024
Issue publication date: 15 January 2025
Abstract
Purpose
In today’s environment, electric vehicles (EVs) industries and services provided to consumers are facing many challenges. The public in large numbers is not adopting Electric Vehicles because of the unavailability of suitable EVs and not getting proper charging infrastructure to the consumers. The purpose of this study and research work is to analyze the condition of this industry, its charging infrastructure and E-government policies. Based on the above analysis, frameworks/models are to be designed to assist organizations in formulating strategies for the EV industry and providing proper infrastructure to the consumer.
Design/methodology/approach
The Variables for the EV and EVsCI case study are identified from an exhaustive literature review, stakeholders’ perspectives, experts’ opinions, existing EV policies, future policy blueprints and data available for this industry, applying the Situation Actor Process-Learning Action Performance (SAP-LAP) methodology. After that, the Interpretive Ranking Process (IRP) is integrated with the SAP-LAP approach to develop models.
Findings
The rankings of Actors Versus Processes and Actions Versus Performances have been obtained and then models have been developed. These models can serve policymakers in framing and implementing effective policies.
Originality/value
Although the SAP-LAP approach is an innovative approach for identifying variables, however, this approach lacks perfect interactive relationships among the variables. It may lead to imperfect decision-making. To avoid this, the IRP approach is integrated with the SAP-LAP approach which provides more accurate models for analysis and providing recommendations to government and organizations.
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Acknowledgements
Data Availability: All data generated or analyzed during this study are included in this article.
Conflict of interest: The authors hereby undertake of not having any conflict of interest.
Research involving human participants and/or animals: This research had not involved any human/animal participants, alive or dead.
Informed consent: The consent is not required, since there is not involvement of any participants.
Funding: This research work has not received any type of grant/fund from any agency.
Citation
Ruchita and Shankar, R. (2025), "The SAP-LAP and IRP approaches for formation of policy framework of electric vehicles and its charging infrastructure in India", International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Vol. 19 No. 2, pp. 289-317. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJESM-03-2024-0025
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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