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A potential electric vehicle curriculum development argument in Malaysia based on database analysis: a review

Cogent Education
Journal · Vol. 12 · Issue 1 · Art. 2453268
Abstract

A study of electric vehicle (EV) education is essential for its implementation in a country. The researchers analyzed databases on EV education studies accredited by mandatory journal platform from 2004 to 2024. Based on the findings, up to 42 prior studies may be linked to EV teaching strategies. The purpose of the study is to determine how to create an EV education-based curriculum that centers on four research concerns. According to the data analysis results, Research Cluster 2 (RC2), Research and Development (R&D), and Project-Based Learning (PBL) are the most commonly used research methodologies in the past (RQ1); there are differences between ‘developed’ and ‘developing’ countries concerning the policy, finance, teachers, knowledge, facilities, and students’ preparedness for multidisciplinary studies (RQ2); graduate degrees in electrical, mechanical, and mechatronic engineering are a suitable educational level to be integrated with EV education (RQ3). The researchers will analyze the findings of this study to determine the most effective strategy for EV education in developing country (RQ4). Lastly, the researchers discuss various constraints and potential directions to advance suitable EV education in ‘developing countries’ like Malaysia. © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

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Higher education Curricula education data analysis Curriculum Studies electric vehicle (EV), Malaysia education electric vehicle education Social Sciences Technology in Education

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Author Affiliations
Department of Family and Consumer Science, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
Department of Engineering Technology, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
Faculty of Resilience, Rabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Faculty of Vehicle Operation, Hunan Automotive Engineering Vocational College, Zhuzhou City, China
Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta, Central Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Funding & Acknowledgements
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Grant: 2022-0138-107-01
The researchers are very grateful to Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim 35900, Malaysia for funding the research under the University Research Grant (GPU), Grant Code: 2022-0138-107-01 and the Rabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi 22401, United Arab Emirates for supporting this work.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
The researchers are very grateful to Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim 35900, Malaysia for funding the research under the University Research Grant (GPU), Grant Code: 2022-0138-107-01 and the Rabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi 22401, United Arab Emirates for supporting this work.
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