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Barriers to widespread adoption of electric vehicles: An analysis of consumer attitudes and perceptions
Ona Egbue,Suzanna Long +1 more
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In this paper, the authors identify potential socio-technical barriers to consumer adoption of EVs and determine if sustainability issues influence consumer decision to purchase an EV, and provide valuable insights into preferences and perceptions of technology enthusiasts; individuals highly connected to technology development and better equipped to sort out the many differences between EVs and CVs.About:
This article is published in Energy Policy.The article was published on 2012-09-01. It has received 1207 citations till now.read more
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Strategies of Incumbent Car Manufacturers in Sustainability Transitions
TL;DR: In this paper, the role of incumbent firms in the socio-technical transition to a more sustainable society is studied by looking at how they facilitate transition through innovation, and how they influence transition through political influence strategies.
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What factors affect the public acceptance of new energy vehicles in underdeveloped regions? A case study of Gansu Province, China
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The importance of consumer motives for green mobility: A multi-modal perspective
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First-time experience of critical range situations in BEV use and the positive effect of coping information
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Required range of electric vehicles – an analysis of longitudinal mobility data
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