TRANSITIONING FROM FOSSIL FUEL TO GREEN TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES: A STUDY OF DRIVERS’ PERCEPTION IN IKEJA, LAGOS.
Abstract
Despite decades of progress for alternative and low-carbon fuels and technologies, and some incremental improvements that have taken place in the mobility industry, most developing countries remain locked-in to fossil fuel-powered auto-mobility. Studies have shown that some of the challenges of climate change can be mitigated by the use of green technology vehicles in commercial road passenger transport. In order to achieve this, the drivers’ perception of green technology vehicles available for road passenger transport [e.g., compressed natural gas (CNG), solar and battery powered vehicles] will need to change because action will be influenced by their perception. While some consumers may be willing to purchase environment friendly products like Green Technology Vehicles (GTVs), they may face constraints or conflicts that create a resistance to adopting pro-environmental behavior. This study seeks to investigate the factors limiting the transition from the use of fossil fuel-powered vehicles to the use of GTVs and analyzes present perceptions of the drivers regarding use of green technology vehicles. A survey research design was used to determine driver and vehicle characteristics and the perceptions of 411 drivers in Ikeja area of Lagos. The results indicated that 51.3% were unaware of GTVs and factors like availability of GTVs, the presence of fueling/servicing and maintenance stations, and that the initial cost of the purchase would be subsidized were enough to make the transition from fossil fuel vehicles to GTVs.
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