This diploma thesis deals with the fundamental analysis of selected metals as commodities, for use in the production of batteries for electric vehicles, to hedge against changes in the price of physical raw materials. Selected metals are analyzed based on the fundamental parameters, historical price development and the current situation on the commodity market. Based on these fundamental data, a recommendation is formulated for the method of hedging the prices of selected commodities.

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to enhance the understanding about the barriers to electrifying the truck industry in Southeast Asia. It is also to identify the main barriers of the electrification of the truck market in Southeast Asia and how they can be managed.  Method – The study uses an exploratory single-case study approach, the research relied on the collection of qualitative data from semi-structured interviews conducted with 18 participants. The data collected was analyzed with an abductive analysis approach by using a thematic analysis where codes, sub-themes and themes were identified.  Findings – The findings of the study were mainly that there is a need to work with public affairs to get the government to invest in ‘charging infrastructure’ and get financial support such as subsidies or carbon taxes. The organizations in the industry must also collaborate to create a driving force to make the transition possible by sharing knowledge and investing in new technology. We also concluded that there is a need to create awareness about the importance of sustainability and why electric trucks are a needed product. There is also a need to spread knowledge about the product itself to reduce the ‘operational reliability’ that exists among the people in the markets.  Research limitation/implications - The case study was a single case study and was conducted on a specific truck manufacturing company and its stakeholders in a particular region. This may have limited the study, as the challenges may vary for different companies. The study contributes to the electrification of trucks and challenges of sustainable innovations literature with enhanced knowledge about how to manage the barriers to enable the transition to electric trucks in Southeast Asia. It also provides barrier management guidance for truck manufacturing companies that operate in the region.    Originality/value - The study contributes an increased understanding of the barriers to the electrification of trucks in Southeast Asia and how they can be managed to speed up the transition.

Thesis describes and analyzes Futuremotion program, which is a strategic initiative of CEZ Group. Electromobility and smart grids are specifically analyzed. This paper is written with emphasis on consumer behaviour and strategic importance.

Lösungen der Elektromobilität gelten als große Herausforderung für Entwickler und Gestalter. Da die technischen, ökonomischen, gesellschaftlichen und politischen Randbedingungen einer zukünftigen Elektromobilität noch nicht fixiert sind und diese sich zudem gegenseitig beeinflussen, bedarf es bei der Gestaltung von elektrisch getriebenen Fahrzeugen eines effizienten und effektiven Zusammenspiels aller angesprochenen Disziplinen. Innovationen, die das Feld der Mobilität definieren, sind gesucht, wobei bei einer kurz- bis mittelfristigen Betrachtung sprunghafte Veränderungen nicht zu erwarten sind. Bekannte, weitgehend sequentielle und arbeitsteilige Arbeitsabläufe haben sich bislang kaum bewährt, wenn es darum geht, in kurzer Zeit erfolgreiche und zukunftsweisende Mobilitätslösungen zu generieren. Die erforderliche Entwicklungsdynamik kann nur von neuen, die Komplexität und Nichtlinearität des Zielsystems abbildenden Prozessen und Methoden erbracht werden. Dieser Text stellt einen möglichen organisatorischen Weg und einige konzeptionelle Ergebnisse vor. Beispiele für Ansätze der Automobilindustrie, das eigene Feld bei der Entwicklung von Mobilitätslösungen zu verlassen, sind der Future Award der Audi AG (Audi AG) und das BMW Guggenheim Lab (BMW AG). Zur Lösung der hier beschriebenen Aufgabe wurden in einem BMU-geförderten Forschungsvorhaben transdisziplinäre Vorgehensweisen zum Konzipieren und Gestalten eines elektrisch getriebenen innerstädtischen Servicefahrzeugs weiterentwickelt und an einem Ausführungsbeispiel erprobt (Autorenkollektiv). [... Einleitung]

This master thesis deals with electromobility - market and potential in Czech Republic. The objective is to evaluate the situation and development of electromobility in Czech Republic via qualitative and quantitative research. That includes potential customers as well as owners of electric cars, operators of charging points, distributors of electricity, car manufactures and ministries. The basis is the comparison with leading countries in electromobility, including sales of electric cars, infrastructure and state incentives. The thesis consists of two parts. The theoretical part introduces innovations and challenges in electromobility and key factors of its success. The second part is analyzing details about individual countries empirically and via personal interviews with experts. Finally a complete overview of reasons and barriers for buying an electric car are presented together with building charging stations, a SWOT for electric cars, its infrastructure and timeline of perspective for the development of electromobility in the Czech Republic until 2030 with a recommendation of target groups for Porsche Česká republika, s.r.o.. It was found, that the situation of electromobility in Czech Republic is satisfactory and that the price is the main motive (cost savings) and barrier (price of the car) for the short-term growth. Electromobility will be developing in Czech Republic and has a great potential.

This masters thesis aims to assess and evaluate the potential of home based energy storage systems for the final user. In theoretical part it therefore describes the historical development of the European power sector with the purpose of determining, what was the impact of this development on products offered by energy providers to the final consumers of electricity. Findings from this analysis are then used to design a model, which is introduced and described in the practical part of the masters thesis. This model is afterwards used to assess the profitability of home batteries implementation by three different types of households and also to determine, what are the key drivers and constraints for the adoption of energy storage systems by households.

This Diploma thesis deals with utilization of electric driven cars in Czech Republic. There are two cardinal aspects of this research. Firstly I would like to give an answer if expansion of electric driven cars could help Czech Republic with greenhouse gas emission reduction. This goal will be achieved by quantitative analysis when four different scenarios of electric driven cars expansion will be calculated. Result of this analysis will be affected by several significant aspects. The most important aspect is structure of Czech energy mix which influences environmental friendliness of using electric driven car. Outcome of this analysis will tell us if we should support electric driven cars expansion in Czech Republic. Finally Diploma thesis proves that it is possible to use electric driven vehicles as a tool for greenhouse gas emission reduction in Czech conditions. Second important aspect related with electromobility is the financial competitiveness to combustion engine driven car. In this case the goal of analysis will be set as comparative analysis of lifecycle costs. Social external costs (as greenhouse gas emissions) will be included to the analysis as well. Result of this analysis tells us what type of power drive in passenger car is financially preferable.

The subject of the thesis is to identify and assess the current status of electromobility in the Czech Republic and proposal of partly strategiy and recommendations for company Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic s.r.o. in this area. The theoretical part deals with the definition of the theory of strategic management process, especially the analysis of the external and internal area and methodologies of creation strategy. The practical part describes the characteristics of the Mercedes-Benz Czech Republic s.r.o., direct analysis of the electromobility and internal analysis of the company. Finally, there is a summary SWOT analysis and strategy formulation and recommendations in the area of electromobility for the company.

The subject of this master‘s thesis is the design of a passenger quadcopter, which is intended for transporting two passengers and luggage. Diploma thesis includes an analysis of the existing products and deals with further direction in the solved topic. The goal of this thesis is to create a conceptual design that respects the technical, ergonomic and aesthetic requirements. The proposal itself offers possible direction of autonomous passenger quadcopters in the future.

In this thesis is written a brief history of electric cars up to the present. Hybrid vehicles are described and particular attention is given to the description of electric vehicles. A method for accumulating electrical energy by electrochemical accumulators is provided. Finally, there are operation costs of electric cars.