Abstract
The rapid development of automobile industry in China did improve people’s quality of life. However, it has also damaged the ecological environment. The emission of a large amount of automobiles is one of the serious air pollution sources. In recent years, the shortage of petrochemical energy, the rapid rise of harmful particles in the air (e.g., PM2.5 and PM10), and the increasing worse atmospheric environment are becoming obstacles to China’s sustainable development. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are recognized as an ideal alternative to conventional cars. This study aims to explore the factors that can promote consumers’ adoption of BEVs and to construct domains of these factors. Firstly, an open web questionnaire and semi-structured interviews were conducted to widely collect factors that promote consumers’ purchase of BEVs. Then, questionnaire survey and exploratory factor analysis were used to construct domains of promoting consumers’ purchasing willingness. A total of six factors that promote consumers’ adoption of BEVs were obtained. Finally, the research results can provide references for the Chinese government and the BEV manufacturers in the development and promotion of EVs.
Highlights
Our planet is paying a heavy price for climate change and action is needed to be taken to reach a more sustainable development model [1]
From the perspective of sustainable development, China has implemented the policy of exempting the purchase tax of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) [8]
A total of 457 items were obtained from online questionnaire, and 36 items were left after being merged (Table 4)
Summary
Our planet is paying a heavy price for climate change and action is needed to be taken to reach a more sustainable development model [1]. According to the intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC), the transport sector produced 7.0 GtCO2eq of direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (including non-CO2 gases) in 2010 and, was responsible for approximately 23% of total energy-related. Electric vehicles (EVs) have become representative new-energy vehicles [5]. EVs are increasingly popular as an effective component of sustainable transport systems by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and reducing transport-related emissions [6,7]. From the perspective of sustainable development, China has implemented the policy of exempting the purchase tax of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) [8]. The central and local governments have subsidized the purchase of BEVs. The BEV market has developed rapidly since
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