Perception Of Electric Vehicles Research Articles

Electric vehicle adoption intention among paratransit owners and drivers in South Africa

Paratransit provides the majority of road transport in South Africa and many other countries in the sub-Saharan African region. However, perceptions of electric vehicles (EV) and the factors that influence intention to adopt EVs for the critical agents in this sector, vehicle owners and drivers, have yet to be explored. The aim of this study is to provide insights that can inform policies and strategies to promote EVs in the region. To achieve this, we collected 4452 survey responses from paratransit owners and drivers in South Africa. 38% of respondents expressed a willingness to purchase an EV when they become available. Using structural equation modeling, we test eleven hypotheses regarding the factors that influence EV adoption intention, based on an innovative integrated framework of consumer behavior. The results show that risk perceptions, environmental considerations and perception of cost have the strongest influence on EV adoption intention although many factors come into play, with ten out of the eleven hypotheses being supported. The most salient takeaway from the model output is that interventions that emphasize safety and business advantages of EVs will be the most effective at improving EV adoption intention, but that a diversity of thoughtful approaches will be necessary to ensure significant lasting change in this area. Finally, we use the coefficients from the structural model to simulate the effects of example interventions on EV adoption intention, and offer sensible guidelines for formulating targeted promotional strategies that will address the principal concerns of paratransit owners and drivers regarding EVs.

The Antecedents of Purchasing Intention on Electric Vehicles in Indonesia

The purpose of this study is to find out what is the attraction or that makes people in Indonesia interested in buying electric vehicles. In this study using several variables, namely feelings of environmental responsibility, environmental values, environmental knowledge, perceptions of environmental advertising, perceptions of electric vehicles, and the intention of purchasing electric vehicles. This research is basic research and uses quantitative methods. The correlation and regression matrices used are then processed with the stages of measurement model and structural model. Respondents were obtained by distributing questionnaires to as many as 300 respondents who understood electric vehicles and / or environmental issues. The results showed significant results except for environmental knowledge and perceptions of environmental advertising on electric vehicles. Advertisements in circulation are still few and not affected by environmental knowledge so that purchase intentions cannot be encouraged through this.

Where will go for electric vehicles in China after the government subsidy incentives are abolished? A controversial consumer perspective

The environmental benefits of Electric Vehicles (EVs) vary greatly depending on the local power structure. A realistic question is, after the Chinese government completely abolished subsidies for EVs in 2022, whether consumers are willing to take over from the government and pay extra for the perceived green attributes of EVs? The scant literature barely provided valued information. We, explore whether consumers consider EVs as a green product based on micro-survey data. Following that, we investigate the influencing factors behind the willingness of consumers to pay for the green attributes of EVs in a scenario where subsidies are completely abolished. Based on a large sample (2454), the results show a reasonable but disappointing conclusion that consumers' perception of EV's green attributes is weak and vague, and only significant when consumers' awareness evolves from an attitude and social norm to a social responsibility. The burden of government subsidies for EVs cannot be transferred to consumers under the background of subsidies is completely abolished. We conclude by urging the government to formulate effective regulatory measures for vehicle manufacturers to further reduce the cost of electric vehicles, and publicize the EVs' indirect environmental benefits from a long-term future perspective.

Influence of Climate Change on High School Students' Attitudes Towards Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles are gaining interest due to their increasing affordability, improved design, and longer range. Generation Z buyers currently comprise a small percentage of new electric vehicle purchases, but will dominate as the largest consumer group in the automotive industry during the next 10-20 years. To test the level of interest in electric vehicles by the high school subset of Generation Z, 56 anonymous individuals were surveyed to solicit their opinions. The survey asked for each participant's opinion on climate change and electric vehicles in an attempt to find a correlation between a person's attitude towards climate change and that person's interest in electric vehicles. I hypothesized there would be a positive correlation between a student's view on climate change and their perception of electric vehicles. Using a Pearson's correlation study, a positive, but weak, correlation was found between the two topics. Based on the data's p value, the correlation was determined to be statistically insignificant, rejecting my original hypothesis. Through an exploratory data analysis of the survey results, it was found that most high school students are aware of climate change, but their awareness alone may not influence their lifestyle choices to lessen the problem. I found that the respondents were more concerned about the price of electric vehicles than their environmental benefits. Despite observing a weak correlation, this study indicated that if price were not a factor, purchasing an electric vehicle would be more strongly considered by those who care about climate change than those who do not.

Information perspective for understanding consumers’ perceptions of electric vehicles and adoption intentions

This research aims to explore the relationships between electric vehicle (EV)-related information (e.g., environmentally friendly information and performance and attribute information) and consumers’ perceptions (perceived value and perceived trust) of EVs and adoption intentions. Based on survey data from 343 respondents, this research indicated that environmentally friendly information and performance and attribute information regarding EVs are positively associated with consumers’ perceived value and perceived trust of EVs. However, the positive relationships between environmentally friendly information and performance and attribute information and consumers’ perceived value and perceived trust are dependent on information quality. Information quality positively moderates and strengthens the relationships between EV-related information and perceived value and perceived trust. In addition, perceived value and perceived trust are positively associated with consumers’ intentions to adopt EVs. On the basis of the research findings, policy implications and suggestions to further promote EVs are discussed.

What Would It Take to Get You into an Electric Car? Consumer Perceptions and Decision Making about Electric Vehicles

Americans buy millions of vehicles every year, but research on how those decisions are made, including personality and individual difference factors, has rarely taken full advantage of psychological insights. This is an increasingly important topic because, for instance, decisions to buy electric vehicles (EVs) rather than gasoline-powered vehicles have environmental and geopolitical consequences. A series of studies reveal the very different perceptions of EVs and gas vehicles. Although vehicle choices at the aggregate level were strongly correlated with economic considerations, individual consumer choices were correlated with delay discounting rates in Study 1 but not Study 2. These studies also did not find significant correlations between EV purchase decisions and a number of other individual difference traits often thought to be factors in such decisions (i.e., social value orientation, political attitudes, environmental attitudes, preference for novel products, or an array of core social values). Regression models indicate that factors which did predict vehicle choices concerns were about the performance and range of EVs, EV prevalence in general, and beliefs about what statements different vehicle types made about their owners and the owners’ values. More attention to the vehicle-associated values and immediate performance/use issues can help to promote EV purchase decisions and subsequent improvements in environmental and political stability.

Mass deployment of sustainable transportation: evaluation of factors that influence electric vehicle adoption

Mass penetration of electric vehicles into the market will have a number of impacts and benefits, including the ability to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Therefore, it is expected that in coming years this technology will progressively penetrate the market. This research presents an analysis of factors that influence electric vehicle adoption by modeling the conditions under which an individual, particularly one with an engineering or technical background, is more or less likely to adopt an electric vehicle. This model is developed by considering demographic determinants as well as behavioral and attitudinal measures that affect individual adoption of the technology. The methodology involves applying logistic regression to provide a good fit and predict the response given explanatory variables. Analyzing these outcomes generates empirical findings that better inform electric vehicle technology and policy development. This study takes into account preferences of potential customers and analyzes how individuals with engineering and technology background differ in electric vehicle adoption considerations compared to the general population. Therefore, this research provides both engineers and policy makers with critical information for developing future electric vehicle technology. The model results show that several factors including willingness to pay for new appealing technology, distance driven, perceptions of electric vehicles as good for the environment, perception of EV speed are statistically significant in influencing willingness to purchase an electric vehicle.

Analysis of using electric car for urban mobility, perceived satisfaction among university users.

Abstract Cities, businesses and governments have recognized the value of Electric Vehicles (EV) in building a cleaner, smarter and more sustainable future. This study is focused on users’ perception of EV and its impact on users’ mobility. The main problem EV users report is its limited autonomy compared to Petrol-Fuelled Vehicles (PFV), a factor causing range anxiety to users. A 3-months experiment has been conducted in the UPM in order to study the academic population. The sample size is 48 people, equally distributed between men and women, students and workers and private car and public transport users. Every user used the EV for a day and was controlled and evaluated through a customized on-line survey, where different aspects were rated on a scale from 1 to 5. The main outputs of the analysis of results are: • The general experience of EV drivers has been positive (4,5). • Lack of noise (4,9), acceleration (4,7) and safety (4,6) are the best rated variables. • Autonomy (2,8) and autonomy accuracy (3,8) are the worst rated variables. • 95% of users would pay more for an EV than for a PFV. • Younger people have a higher average consumption than older people.

Charge It! Translating Electric Vehicle Research Results to Engage 7th and 8th Grade Girls

Despite attempts to generate interest in science and technology careers, US students continue to show reduced interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors at the collegiate level. If girls are not engaged in STEM learning by the middle school level, studies show that they are even less likely to choose a science- or engineering-related major. This article presents results from a workshop for 7th and 8th grade girls designed to promote knowledge building in the area of sustainability and alternative energy use in transportation and to stimulate greater interest in STEM subjects. The workshop based on research conducted at University X focused on basic concepts of electric vehicles and electric vehicles’ batteries. Tests were conducted to evaluate the students’ knowledge and perceptions of electric vehicles and to determine the impact of the workshop. Early exposure to meaningful engineering experiences for these young girls may boost interest and the eventual pursuit of engineering and technology education paths.

Advances in consumer electric vehicle adoption research: A review and research agenda

In spite of the purported positive environmental consequences of electrifying the light duty vehicle fleet, the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in use is still insignificant. One reason for the modest adoption figures is that the mass acceptance of EVs to a large extent is reliant on consumers’ perception of EVs. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the drivers for and barriers against consumer adoption of plug-in EVs, as well as an overview of the theoretical perspectives that have been utilized for understanding consumer intentions and adoption behavior towards EVs. In addition, we identify gaps and limitations in existing research and suggest areas in which future research would be able to contribute.

How do Consumers Perceive Electric Vehicles? A Comparison of German Consumer Groups

Electric vehicles (EVs) are currently being discussed as a promising means to increase the energy efficiency and sustainability of today's transport systems. While technological progress and cost reduction are certainly crucial topics for their successful diffusion, consumer acceptance is another issue that warrants further analysis. Based on a large online survey (N = 969), we compared four consumer groups which differ in their likelihood to purchase an EV with regard to their socio-demographic characteristics, their willingness to pay (WTP) and their perceptions of EVs. The findings indicate that early users in Germany are most likely to be middle-aged men living with their families in a multi-vehicle household who have a higher WTP for an EV. Perceived compatibility of an EV with personal needs seems to be the most influential factor on the stated willingness to purchase an EV. With regard to the promotion of EVs, strengthening their environmental advantages and providing financial incentives for purchase are rated as important measures by a majority of the sample, while performance characteristics which are comparable to conventional vehicles seem to be less important for most participants. Based on the data analyses, we provide recommendations for measures regarding the further development and promotion of EVs.

Sound Perception of Electric Vehicles

Sound Perception of Electric Vehicles

Stated adaptation surveys and choice process : Some methodological issues

The “Stated Adaptation” survey is an interactive technique which allows us to obtain a clearer picture of the attitudes and behaviours of individuals when confronted with hypothetical situations, in particular inexperienced travel conditions. This method makes use of a simulation game whose purpose is to explore on small samples individuals' choice processes when selecting between the different transport alternatives which are available to them. This paper describes how gaming-simulation is designed, with reference to the issues tackled by two surveys which have recently been carried out in France (reactions to urban road pricing and perception of electric vehicles). It describes the benefits of this experimental approach which allows stated behaviours to be checked to a considerable degree. The limits and potential developments of this survey technique are also discussed.