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View article: The association between automobility engagement and electric vehicle preferences among car buyers
The association between automobility engagement and electric vehicle preferences among car buyers Open
Today’s societies are characterized by a reliance on privately-owned vehicles, or "automobility". In this context, electric vehicles (EVs) are essential to achieve global climate targets, but few studies investigate the relationship betwee…
View article: Purchase subsidies for 100% zero-emissions vehicle sales goals: Effectiveness, government cost, and supplier capture
Purchase subsidies for 100% zero-emissions vehicle sales goals: Effectiveness, government cost, and supplier capture Open
Globally, purchase subsidies are among the most common policies used to support the deployment of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs). However, it is unclear if subsidies alone can effectively and efficiently achieve ambitious long-term ZEV sal…
View article: Supply-side challenges and research needs on the road to 100% zero-emissions vehicle sales
Supply-side challenges and research needs on the road to 100% zero-emissions vehicle sales Open
In this review paper, we delve into the supply-side challenges and considerations for transitioning to 100% zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), weaving together an analysis of batteries, vehicle production, charging infrastructure, and relevant…
View article: Demand-side challenges and research needs on the road to 100% zero-emission vehicle sales
Demand-side challenges and research needs on the road to 100% zero-emission vehicle sales Open
Most net-zero emissions targets require electrification of the entire light-duty vehicle fleet, and before that the electrification of all new vehicle sales. In this paper, we review literature on demand-side issues related to achieving 10…
View article: What drives fleets? Organizations' perceived barriers and motivators for alternative-fuel vehicles
What drives fleets? Organizations' perceived barriers and motivators for alternative-fuel vehicles Open
Although a transition to zero-emissions vehicles is needed to meet climate change targets in the road transportation sector, there is relatively less understanding regarding fleet buyers. We contribute to this literature via qualitative ap…
View article: Is a robot car still a car? Consumer perceptions of fully automated vehicles and automobility in Canada
Is a robot car still a car? Consumer perceptions of fully automated vehicles and automobility in Canada Open
Fully automated vehicles (FAVs) could transform private car-based mobility or "automobility", but the direction of FAV impacts is uncertain and contingent on consumers. We investigate consumer response to FAVs and its relationship to autom…
View article: Who is more attached to their car? Comparing automobility engagement and response to shared, automated and electric mobility in Canada and Germany
Who is more attached to their car? Comparing automobility engagement and response to shared, automated and electric mobility in Canada and Germany Open
The “automobility system” encompasses the prevalence of the privately-owned car in industrialized societies. We apply automobility theory in a novel approach, by investigating consumer engagement with aspects of the automobility system rel…
View article: Consumer response to transformative transportation innovations: Advancing the reflexive participant approach to survey research
Consumer response to transformative transportation innovations: Advancing the reflexive participant approach to survey research Open
Many stakeholders want to predict how consumers will respond to novel technologies and behaviors that enable transitions to low-carbon forms of mobility, energy, and related lifestyle practices. Consumer research is inherently difficult wh…
View article: Exploring “automobility engagement”: A predictor of shared, automated, and electric mobility interest?
Exploring “automobility engagement”: A predictor of shared, automated, and electric mobility interest? Open
Automobility theory investigates the prevalence of the privately-owned car, including technology, infrastructure, and cultural elements. In an application of this theory, we quantitatively explore consumer engagement with aspects of automo…
View article: Towards codes of practice for navigating the academic peer review process
Towards codes of practice for navigating the academic peer review process Open
Peer review is the bedrock of modern academic research and its lasting contributions to science and society. And yet, reviewers can submit “poor” peer review reports, authors can blatantly ignore referee advice, and editors can contravene …
View article: Taxes, tolls and ZEV zones for climate: Synthesizing insights on effectiveness, efficiency, equity, acceptability and implementation
Taxes, tolls and ZEV zones for climate: Synthesizing insights on effectiveness, efficiency, equity, acceptability and implementation Open
We explore the potential role of road pricing in achieving deep GHG mitigation targets, including cordon zones, fuel taxes, VKT fees, and ZEV zones. While most research focuses on a single policy criterion, our comprehensive framework seek…
View article: The role of trust in citizen acceptance of climate policy: Comparing perceptions of government competence, integrity and value similarity
The role of trust in citizen acceptance of climate policy: Comparing perceptions of government competence, integrity and value similarity Open
This study examines the role of citizen trust in explaining climate policy support, using the case of low-carbon transportation policies in Canada – namely a carbon tax, electric vehicle purchase subsidies, and three regulations. Through a…
View article: Humanizing hydrocarbon frontiers: the “lived experience” of shale gas fracking in the United Kingdom’s Fylde communities
Humanizing hydrocarbon frontiers: the “lived experience” of shale gas fracking in the United Kingdom’s Fylde communities Open
In this study, we explore the lived experiences of communities at the frontier of shale gas extraction in the United Kingdom. We ask: How do local people experience shale gas development? What narratives and reasoning do individuals use to…
View article: Public support for supply-focused transport policies: Vehicle emissions, low-carbon fuels, and ZEV sales standards in Canada and California
Public support for supply-focused transport policies: Vehicle emissions, low-carbon fuels, and ZEV sales standards in Canada and California Open
We assess public support for three supply-focused transport regulations: vehicle emissions standards (VES), low-carbon fuel standards (LCFS), and zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) sales mandates. We implemented a survey across several regions w…
View article: The role of charging and refuelling infrastructure in supporting zero-emission vehicle sales
The role of charging and refuelling infrastructure in supporting zero-emission vehicle sales Open
Widespread uptake of battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles (collectively zero-emissions vehicles or ZEVs) could help many regions achieve deep greenhouse gas mitigation goals. Using the case of Canada, this stud…
View article: Which plug-in electric vehicle policies are best? A multi-criteria evaluation framework applied to Canada
Which plug-in electric vehicle policies are best? A multi-criteria evaluation framework applied to Canada Open
Policy is an important driver for the deployment of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs). Most PEV policy research focuses on effectiveness in the short-term, even though policymakers i) typically consider a wider range of evaluation criteria …
View article: Exploring the Role of Cities in Electrifying Passenger Transportation
Exploring the Role of Cities in Electrifying Passenger Transportation Open
Key Takeaways1. The electrification of passenger vehicles should be one part of a city’s transportation plan. Shifting from internal combustion engine vehicles to plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) can improve urban air quality, reduce green…
View article: How to slash greenhouse gas emissions in the freight sector: Policy insights from a technology-adoption model of Canada
How to slash greenhouse gas emissions in the freight sector: Policy insights from a technology-adoption model of Canada Open
Freight or goods-movement transportation accounts for 6% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 10% of emissions in our case study of Canada – mostly from heavy-duty trucks. Little research has explored the types of policies needed t…
View article: Consumers continue to be confused about electric vehicles: comparing awareness among Canadian new car buyers in 2013 and 2017
Consumers continue to be confused about electric vehicles: comparing awareness among Canadian new car buyers in 2013 and 2017 Open
Despite policy support and technological progress, consumer adoption of electric vehicles remains limited globally. One important barrier to electric vehicle adoption may be limited consumer awareness. We investigate trends in consumer awa…
View article: Exploring the Role of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles in Electrifying Passenger Transportation
Exploring the Role of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles in Electrifying Passenger Transportation Open
Key Takeaways 1. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have an important role in the electrifi cation of passenger transportation. Long-range PHEVs not only are a transitional technology. They also are an enabling technology that can en…
View article: The roles of users in electric, shared and automated mobility transitions
The roles of users in electric, shared and automated mobility transitions Open
This paper synthesizes insights from 19 peer-reviewed articles published in this Special Issue on the roles of users in electric, shared and automated mobility. While many researchers and stakeholders remain inspired by the potential low c…