Adoption Of Electric Cars Research Articles

Analysis Of Factors Influencing Consumer Purchase Intention For Electric Cars: A Case Study In Greater Jakarta

The demand for electric cars has significantly increased in recent years, but it represents only a small fraction of the total new vehicles sold globally. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing consumer purchase intentions towards electric cars in the Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek). Using a survey method, data were collected from individuals who are considered capable of purchasing electric cars, either through installment plans or cash payments, and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the research hypotheses. The results indicate that government incentives, ease of access to charging infrastructure, perception of resale value, product diversification, social influence, environmental concern, and consumer attitudes significantly and positively influence purchase intentions towards electric cars. However, the perception of purchase price did not show a significant effect. The findings suggest that strategic initiatives by policymakers and manufacturers, such as continuous government incentives, expansion of charging infrastructure, and effective marketing strategies leveraging social influence and environmental benefits, are crucial for promoting electric car adoption in Jabodetabek. This study provides valuable insights for understanding consumer behavior towards electric cars in emerging markets and offers useful information for enhancing market penetration.

Model Analysis of Millennials' Purchase Intention Electric Cars in JABODETABEK

This study explores a model of customer purchase intention in millennial segment electric car buyers in Jabodetabek using a modified Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and analyzed by Structural Equation Modeling using Smart-PLS 3.2.9. Although sales of electric cars in Indonesia are increasing, consumer purchase interest, especially the millennial generation, is still low compared to other Asian countries. This study examines the influence of factors in the modified TPB, including Attitude, Subjective Norms, Perceived Behavioral Control, Government Policy and Environmental Concern on the purchase intention of electric cars. Data was collected through a survey of millennials in Jabodetabek. The results of SEM analysis show that Attitude and Environmental Concern have a positive and significant influence on the purchase intention of electric cars. Meanwhile, Subjective Norms, Perceived Behavioral Control and Government Policy have a positive but insignificant impact on the purchase intention of electric cars for millennials in Jabodetabek. The findings of this study provide insights for manufacturers, policymakers and marketers on how to increase the adoption of electric cars among millennials. Appropriate strategies can be designed to drive electric car market growth and overcome existing barriers.

The Importance of Increasing Public Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Reducing Jakarta’s Air Pollution

In response to growing environmental concerns surrounding renewable energy and the adverse effects of extreme weather patterns on air quality, the Indonesian government has initiated efforts to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) as a substitute for conventional automobiles inside the country. Therefore, it is crucial to implement strategies aimed at promoting widespread acceptance and utilization of electric vehicles (EVs) by the general population. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of product innovation and price on the public’s adoption of electric vehicles in Jakarta. This study employed a quantitative descriptive methodology, using an associative approach and utilizing SPSS. The data collection methods involve the use of a questionnaire, with the target population being individuals residing in Jakarta who own automobiles. The findings of the investigation are presented as follows: The findings indicate a strong and statistically significant relationship between product innovation and the level of community adoption of electric vehicles in Jakarta. The hypothesis regarding the relationship between the price variable and the community adoption of electric automobiles in Jakarta has been substantiated. The present study examines the impact of both product innovation and price on the public adoption of electric cars in Jakarta.

Exploring Electric Car Adoption Intent: Role of Current Travel Characteristics Among Daily Car Users

Exploring Electric Car Adoption Intent: Role of Current Travel Characteristics Among Daily Car Users

Corrigendum to: Electrifying for Sustainability’- Exploring Electric Car Adoption in the Indian Landscape

Corrigendum to: Electrifying for Sustainability’- Exploring Electric Car Adoption in the Indian Landscape

Plugged in and charging: Environmentalism Factors Does Affect Behavioral Intention to Purchase Electric Cars in Indonesia, But Non-Environmental Factors are Important Too

The adoption of electric cars is considered a solution for promoting energy conservation and reducing air pollution. However, electric car purchasing in developing countries is currently at a nascent stage. More research is required to see if environmental factors do matter in the consumer's decision to purchase an electric car. This study aims to examine the relationship between environmental factors and behavioral intention to purchase electric cars in Indonesia. The study recruited 300 respondents from five major areas of Java Island who are aware of electric cars but currently owned only non-electric cars. The study integrated the theory of planned behavior and the norm activation model to analyze the data. The findings suggest that perceived behavioral control plays a key role in mediating the effect of environmental factors on the intention to purchase electric cars. The awareness of consequences and ascription of responsibility also influence personal norms which affect the purchase intention. The study concludes that environmentalism factors do contribute to the purchase intention of electric cars, but it is mediated by perceived behavioral control. Additionally, non-environmental factors such as affordability and convenience also play a crucial role.

(Invited) Challenges in Fabricating and Scaling up Silicon Carbide Wafers and Devices

Silicon Carbide is rapidly growing in the power electronics industry. This is fueled to a great degree by the adoption of electric cars and power electronics needed both inside the vehicle and to support the charging infrastructure. This attention from automotive industry comes with a clear spotlight on the cost, quality, and efficiency of SiC power devices. This in turn results in intense pressure and scrutiny to improve yields and reduce defects in every part of the manufacturing chain. There is a wide release and proliferation of Diode and MOSFET devices from various companies in the marketplace. Several companies are investing billions of dollars in capacity expansions driving exponential growth of wafers and devices.In this review, we will discuss the steps and processes of fabricating a SiC wafer including crystal growth, wafering, epitaxy and device fabrication. The process challenges associated with the steps unique to SiC will be highlighted with a perspective on scaling up volumes and the transition to 200mm wafers. New innovations at some of the steps are enabling higher efficiency and output. The impact of these innovations will be presented. In addition, defects at each step of the process will be reviewed along with how they interact with the following steps [1]. Finally, the effect of various processes and defects on devices and reliability will be presented [2,3].

Examining the two‐dimensional perceived marketplace influence and the role of financial incentives by SEM and ANN

AbstractIn recent years, research on sustainable consumption has been particularly relevant, highlighting the importance of the collective over the individual to reduce pollution. This study focuses on the study of the perceived marketplace influence (PMI) concept in its organizational and consumer dimensions, together with the financial incentives that exist in the adoption of electric cars and their effect on green customer engagement. A sample of 382 potential buyers of electric vehicles was obtained. A new hybrid analytical approach was taken structural equation modelling and artificial neural network. The research found the most significant variables affecting purchase intention were financial incentives, followed by PMI Organization and finally PMI Consumer. The results of artificial neural network analysis confirmed all the findings of the structural equation modelling, although the importance of each PMI dimension is different for each technique used. The conclusions point to new business opportunities that can be exploited by companies selling this green technology.

Car choice determinants in Italy and Norway: A comparison based on revealed and stated choices

Norway is the leading country in electric car adoption in the world, while in Italy electric cars are only recently gaining acceptance. We compared car choices in the two countries highlighting commonalities and differences in the choice determinants, distinguishing between the small and the large car segment. We analyzed actual choices made in the real-world conditions and stated choices under hypothetical scenarios. The comparison between the preference structures of the two countries shows important differences when the revealed preference dataset is analyzed, while the differences are much reduced with the stated preference dataset. All in all, we feel that the two countries present only differences associated with longer car driving habits of the Norwegian drivers, the higher percentage of large cars in Norway, and the more developed public charging infrastructure. Since the supply of cars is quite similar, such a consideration leads us to believe that the huge discrepancy in electric car uptake is mainly due to the different car policies adopted in the two countries. The evolution of the policy setting and of the technology will determine whether Italy will follow the Norwegian model of gradual BEV uptake.

Advancements and Challenges in Electric Vehicle Adoption in India

The paper provides a comprehensive exploration of the factors influencing electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India, with a particular focus on barriers related to usability, infrastructure, safety, economics, and performance. The study employs various statistical methods to analyze and discuss the findings, offering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities for EV adoption in Agra City. Agra city has a very low level of uptake of electric cars (ECs), despite significant efforts put in place by policy makers to stimulate their use. This paper investigates the barriers to wider EC adoption via a survey in May, 2023 to a representative sample (N = 165) of the population of Agra City. We discuss and rank the barriers, we discuss and rank the barriers on the basis of mean, tested H0: All types of barriers have an equal effect on buying decision, through Chi-Square test. Also we discuss and rank the barriers aggregate them via principal component analysis (PCA) on the basis of the Varimax Rotated factor analysis to study the socio-economic determinants of the respondents. The findings of this paper suggest a series of improvements that could be made by various key players. To overcome the Barriers related to usability (BU), Barrier of infrastructure (BI), Barriers related to safety and technology (BST), Barriers related to economic uncertainty (BEU) and Barriers related to performance (BRP), the policy makers should recommend car manufacturers to bring cars to the market with solutions to these factors for the wider adoption of electric cars.

Perceived lack of masculinity as a barrier to adoption of electric cars? An empirical investigation of gender associations with low-carbon vehicles

Despite their environmental benefits and technological appeal, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) differs heavily across the globe. One explanation is that the decision of buying a car is not only based on cost-benefit considerations. Cars are culturally and symbolically loaded products that have been traditionally associated with masculinity. This research analyzes the role of gender associations with EVs in determining their adoption, both at the country and the consumer level. A first study reveals a positive relationship between femininity of European countries and their EV market share. The second study applies an implicit association test to a large, representative sample and demonstrates that German consumers associate EVs with femininity, especially men who do not consider purchasing EVs. The findings suggest cultural and symbolic barriers to EV adoption, especially among certain consumer segments. We discuss implications of these findings for policy and marketing and propose avenues for further research.

The More-Electric Aircraft and Beyond

Aviation is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transportation sector. As the adoption of electric cars increases and GHG emissions due to other modes of transport decrease, the impact of air travel on environmental pollution has become even more significant. To reduce pollution and maintenance, and ensure cheaper and more convenient flights, industry and academia have directed their efforts toward aircraft electrification. Considering various types of aircraft, several frameworks have been proposed: more-electric aircraft (MEA), hybrid electric aircraft (HEA), and all-electric aircraft (AEA). In the MEA framework, propulsion is generated by a conventional jet engine; however, all secondary systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, and actuation) are electrified. By further increasing electrification, electric motors can provide propulsion with the electric power supplied by the conventional engine (i.e., HEA) or from electrical energy storage (i.e., AEA). Power electronics and electrical machines play a key role in this scenario in which electric power must be efficiently generated, distributed, and consumed to satisfy extremely high requirements of aviation safety. This article provides an overview of recent advancements in aircraft electrification, and trends and future developments referenced to the global aviation roadmap.

With Great Power (Prices) Comes Great Tail Pipe Emissions? A Natural Experiment of Electricity Prices and Electric Car Adoption.

With Great Power (Prices) Comes Great Tail Pipe Emissions? A Natural Experiment of Electricity Prices and Electric Car Adoption.

ЕЛЕКТРОМОБІЛІЗАЦІЯ В ЗАХІДНІЙ ЄВРОПІ: ПРИЧИНИ ТА НАСЛІДКИ ЗАЛЕЖНО ВІД ПОЛІТИКИ СТИМУЛЮВАННЯ РІЗНИХ КРАЇН

Introduction. This article is part of a study of the trend of unconditional change in the automotive industry and part of the electric power industry, which is currently taking place and will transform the world economy in the future. It concerns the transition of the market of cars with internal combustion engines to cars with electric motors and battery power systems (BEVs). The article examines the reasons for the transition of the global and European automotive industry to electric vehicles, the dynamics of this process in recent years, as well as methods of stimulating the transition to BEVs in different European countries, including tax incentives and other means of stimulating the purchase of environmentally friendly cars. Objective. To determine the most effective methods of stimulating the electric car market to replicate the positive experience in Ukraine. Research methods. To study the effectiveness of various methods of stimulating demand for electric vehicles, the main incentives (tax breaks, reduction of certain types of fees, compensation for the purchase of BEVs and electric charging stations, cashback, etc.) in different European countries (EU and EFTA) were analyzed. These incentives were compared with the existing results of the electric vehicle market in recent years and the nearest reporting period of the year. Conclusions on the effectiveness of the incentives were drawn. Results. The analysis showed that the best rates of electric car adoption in the country were achieved by the most economically developed countries in Europe, which are located in the north or west of the continent. In addition, the market share of electric vehicles compared to traditional cars with internal combustion engines is higher where incentives have been introduced for a long time, for ten years or more. These incentives were tangible for consumers who chose cars with different drive systems. Prospects for further research. The trend of switching to environmentally friendly vehicles is inevitable for Europe and Ukraine. Based on the experience of introducing electromobilization in developed European countries, it is necessary to create our own system of incentives and benefits for the transition to electric vehicles, to determine the priority areas of the industry.

Influence of government financial incentives on electric car adoption: empirical evidence from India

PurposeElectric cars have very little market share in developing countries despite their environmental benefits. Thus, governments have started promoting electric cars by providing financial incentives to consumers. The current article aims to examine the direct and indirect effects of government financial incentives on consumer electric car adoption in India.Design/methodology/approachThe study followed a quantitative research method that employed a self-administered survey questionnaire. Structural Equation Modelling and Multi-Group Analysis were followed for data analysis.FindingsThe study revealed that financial incentives have an indirect effect on electric car adoption intention rather than a direct effect. In addition, financial incentives were found to have a direct effect on attitude and Perceived Behavioural Control (PBC). Attitude and PBC positively influenced consumer adoption intention.Practical implicationsThe insights and implications from the present study would help policymakers and marketers to formulate better incentive policies and market strategies to increase consumer acceptance of electric cars in developing countries.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the literature by analysing the underlying mechanism that links government financial incentives to electric car adoption intention. This study also explored the direct effect of financial incentives on attitude and PBC, which are less investigated in electric vehicle literature. In addition, the present article also assessed the moderating role of age in electric car adoption, which has mixed evidence in the literature, and such studies are scarce in the Indian context.

Factors Influencing Battery Electric Vehicle Adoption in Thailand—Expanding the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology’s Variables

The replacement of combustion cars with battery electric cars can help to support sustainable transport and renewable energy in green transportation in Thailand; however, the diffusion rates of electric cars are still low. The purpose of this study is to examine factors that influence Thai car owners’ adoption of battery electric vehicles. The proposed model expands the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) as the theoretical framework. Data were collected through an online questionnaire survey completed by 403 participants in Bangkok and the vicinity and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The result showed that purchase intention is significantly and positively influenced by performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, hedonic motivation, and environmental concern. In contrast, purchase intention is not significantly influenced by price value and policy measures. Use behavior is positively influenced by purchase intention. Facilitating conditions do not significantly influence purchase intention and use behavior. Moreover, only the age variable was found to have significant effects on purchase behavior. This study suggests that governments with incentive policies and electric car manufacturers should focus on improving cars to increase battery electric car adoption.

(Invited) Detection of Dislocations Using X-Ray Diffraction Imaging (Topography) KOH Etching and Their Evolution after Epitaxial Growth in 4H-SiC

Silicon Carbide power devices are seeing a tremendous increase in demand and adoption that had been forecast at least a decade back. This is fueled to a great degree by the adoption of electric cars and power electronics needed both inside and supporting the charging infrastructure. Along with the automotive industry comes clear spotlight on costs, quality and efficiency. This in turn results in intense pressure and scrutiny to improve yields and reduce defects in every part of the manufacturing chain. Even with all the recent advances in substrate and epitaxial quality, a substantial portion of device failures still come from extended defects in the epitaxial layers, which are typically nucleated from dislocations in the substrates. The reality is that every SiC wafer is scanned multiple times; before epi, after epi, inline during fabrication, along with each device receiving extensive stress tests to ensure quality by design [1].Killer extended defects (KD) in the epitaxial layers are well understood [1]. With newer epi processes getting close to 0.1 cm-2 – 0.2 cm-2, the focus shifts to other propagated or nucleated extended defects in the epitaxial layers. The current production substrate scans do not reveal enough data on the underlying dislocations to provide a comprehensive picture of the formation of these extended defects. Techniques like molten KOH-etching and X-ray diffraction imaging (XRDI), also known as X-ray topography (XRT) can provide an insight into the substrate dislocations. The use of XRT has recently accelerated [2-8] to study the dislocations, albeit in limited R&D settings. This is due to the large amount of time needed for both Synchrotron X-ray scans [2,3,4,5] and dedicated development systems [6,7,8]. In this work, we analyze SiC wafers with an XRT system with high throughput, designed for compatibility with SiC production environments, while comparing dislocation detection to molten KOH etching and statistically tracking the nucleation / propagation of extended defects in grown epitaxial layers.Each type of scan of a SiC wafer whether of the surface, photoluminescence, XRT, Etch Pits, etc. gives a different view of the defects in the wafer. This often provides complementary information, which has to be interpreted and analyzed in an integrated way to understand the complete picture. SiC wafers from different vendors were scanned using XRT along with automated classification of all the dislocations detected. Some of the wafers were etched by molten KOH to correlate these two views. Further, many of the wafers were used to grow epitaxial layers and the extended defects detected were correlated back to the detected dislocations. As this is a probabilistic process, and not a 1:1 conversion, a framework was developed to analyze these nucleation and propagation processes statistically over a large dataset.A review of all these results will be presented. The applicability of such a production tool will be discussed along with directions where such data can be used and have the maximum impact.

Validation of Wireless Battery Management System (wBMS) – Gen2

Wireless Battery Management System (wBMS) is a primary enabler for the widespread adoption of electric cars, allowing auto Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs) to avoid having to rework complicated wiring diagrams for each new car and ensuring battery scalability. This article mainly focuses on the validation of an end-to-end wBMS system by performing several tests like Packet Transfer Ratio (PTR) for different configuration files, developing and implementing a health report application that generates health report in real-time, automating the process of OTA (Over the Air) upgrade which also includes automation of configuring the front-end application using a python programming language. The main intention behind developing the script to automate the OTA upgrade and health report application is to reduce the time consumed to test the system, reduce human errors, and perform the tests for any number of iterations.

Does solar power add value to electric vehicles? An investigation of car-buyers’ willingness to buy product-bundles in Germany

This paper investigates customers’ willingness to buy potential bundle offers made up of an electric vehicle (EV) and community solar power. According to literature, the bundling of products with high complementarity in a single offering, such as EVs and solar power, can create added value for customers, resulting in a higher willingness to buy compared to a situation in which customers have to buy both products separately. Further, literature also suggests that the adoption of EVs and solar power can be increased by financial policy incentives. To test whether community solar adds value to EVs for customers, an experimental online survey that applied a within-subject design was conducted. Additionally, the experimental online survey was extended with a between-subject design to test for the effect of emphasizing financial policy incentives on willingness to buy the bundle. A representative sample of German customers (n = 488) provided empirical evidence for added value creation through bundling community solar with an EV in the form of a significantly higher willingness to buy the bundle compared to that for an EV alone. The between-subject analysis of the effect of emphasizing financial policy incentives revealed no further effects on customers’ willingness to buy the bundle. To increase the adoption of electric cars, practitioners should increasingly rely on combined offers of solar power and electric cars, while politicians should create a framework fostering the creation of such bundle offers on the supply side, instead of only providing financial incentives to consumers.

Investigating the Factors Influencing Consumers’ Purchase Intention for Electric Cars: An Emerging Market Perspective

Research attempting to identify factors leading to consumers' adoption of electric cars is limited and inconclusive. Hence this study explores the factors which influence Indian consumers' attitude towards the electric car brands, further leading to brand love and finally resulting in purchase intentions. The mediating role of brand attitude and brand love between the independent variables and purchase intentions is also observed. Descriptive research design was used for the study and data were collected from 539 respondents. The proposed hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling and Hayes PROCESS method for mediation. The results exhibit that vivacity, online reviews, and accessibility are the top three factors which influence consumers' brand attitude, which results in brand love and further purchase intentions. Brand love was empirically established as a stronger predictor of purchase intentions as compared to brand attitude. The mediating role of brand attitude and brand love was also established.