Overview of the Motorcycle Market (For the Purpose of Creating a Platform for Electric Transport)
https://doi.org/10.35854/1998-1627-2021-12-983-991
Abstract
Aim. This article presents the results of an analytical study (overview) of the Russian motorcycle market as a projected element of an electric transport platform based on the analysis that includes information about global trends.
Tasks. The authors examine the global and Russian electric motorcycle markets, legal peculiarities and advantages of using electric motorcycles in the Russian Federation, and major demand factors.
Methods. This study uses the methods of analysis and synthesis of information from Russian and foreign sources publicly available on the Internet and the method of expert assessment.
Results. Electric motorcycles are shown to be a promising market, both at the domestic and global levels. Major trends and demand factors of this market in Russia as well as legal peculiarities and advantages of using these vehicles are identified and analyzed.
Conclusions. Positive trends indicate that it is possible to create a Russian platform for electric transport that would include electric motorcycles. This study will be useful to anyone interested in the topics of motorcycles, electric transport, and platform solutions in this area. In addition, this article can serve as a basis for further research on this topic.
About the Authors
A. V. AltoukhovRussian Federation
Alexei V. Altoukhov, Director of the Laboratory for Network Analysis of Ecosystems, Member of the Department of Economics of Innovation
33 Internatsional'naya Str., Tambov 392000
1-3 Leninskie Gory, Moscow 119991
V. P. Khar’kov
Russian Federation
Vitaliy P. Khar'kov, DSci, PhD in Engineering Sciences, Professor, CEO's Councelor
9-1 Godovikova Str., Moscow 129085
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Review
For citations:
Altoukhov A.V., Khar’kov V.P. Overview of the Motorcycle Market (For the Purpose of Creating a Platform for Electric Transport). Economics and Management. 2021;27(12):983-991. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.35854/1998-1627-2021-12-983-991