Article
Chemistry, Physical
Daniele Candelaresi, Antonio Valente, Diego Iribarren, Javier Dufour, Giuseppe Spazzafumo
Summary: This study compares the environmental life-cycle performance of different passenger cars fueled by hydrogen, showing that pure hydrogen vehicles are excellent decarbonization solutions, while vehicles using hydrogen mixed with natural gas or gasoline are good opportunities to reduce emissions in the short term.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Youhyun Lee, Minju Park
Summary: The transition from internal combustion engines to green cars is accelerating due to concerns about climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. South Korea, with its growing green car market and significant share in fuel cell electric vehicles, is an ideal test bed for exploring green mobility alternatives and setting priorities for green car policies. Through qualitative Q methodology and interviews, this study identifies three perspectives among transport policy experts: comparative pragmatism for hybrid vehicles, multiple aspects support for electric vehicles, and radical ecologist searching for new alternatives. This study provides insights into the Korean conceptualization of green cars and offers important recommendations for future green car policy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Lavan Burra, Chang Shen, Anna Alberini, Cinzia Cirillo
Summary: Understanding the driving behavior of multi-car households is crucial for evaluating policies to reduce fuel consumption. The research found that households adjust their driving miles among different cars in response to changes in fuel prices, but there is little overall substitution observed. However, a pronounced substitution towards the most fuel-efficient car occurs when there is a large and sustained increase in gas price.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Michael Wicki, Gracia Bruckmann, Thomas Bernauer
Summary: Battery electric vehicles (BEV) are crucial for decarbonising transportation, but their uptake is currently slow due to economic and technical obstacles. Disruptive measures like banning fossil-fuel cars and supply-side interventions could promote rapid technological innovation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pooja Goel, Nitika Sharma, K. Mathiyazhagan, K. E. K. Vimal
Summary: Government schemes to promote EV usage have not attracted consumers, who face multiple barriers to purchasing EVs, mainly due to familial factors and unclear government policies. The pricing of EVs is not a major issue, with consumers more concerned about post-purchase maintenance support.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Gulfem Er, Gurkan Soykan, Ethem Canakoglu
Summary: This paper studies the optimal sizing of a rural microgrid by considering a multi-energy system and different electric vehicle technologies with grid-vehicle-grid operations. A two-stage stochastic programming approach is applied using a scenario-based method. The study defines a multi-objective optimization problem to minimize life cycle cost and maximize system reliability, using the loss of power supply probability indice. The results show that a hybrid storage system is the most cost-effective option and utilizing vehicle-to-grid (V2G) mode can lead to cost reduction.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Satish Vitta
Summary: The study analyzed the energy requirements and emissions of electric vehicles, highlighting that the battery assembly process is the main contributor to emissions and indicating that a breakeven is not possible with current manufacturing technologies. It also emphasized the need for significant technological developments in electric vehicles for them to be more environmentally advantageous compared to combustion engine based cars.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Stefano Puricelli, Daniele Costa, Lucia Rigamonti, Giuseppe Cardellini, Simone Casadei, Michael Samsu Koroma, Maarten Messagie, Mario Grosso
Summary: Passenger cars contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions in the EU, and adopting alternative technologies can help reduce emissions. This study applied a Life Cycle Assessment methodology to compare the environmental impacts of conventional internal combustion engine vehicles with battery electric vehicles. The findings suggest that biofuel blends have the least impact on climate change, while electric vehicles emit 41% less greenhouse gases compared to conventional cars.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Md Arif Hasan, David J. Frame, Ralph Chapman, Kelli M. Archie
Summary: This study examines the average age of light vehicles and the ownership cost of old used cars in New Zealand, finding that the PCO for a used EV is the lowest. Additionally, it highlights the potential of electric vehicles in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Viviane H. Gauer, Jonn Axsen, Elisabeth Duetschke, Zoe Long, Aline Kelber
Summary: This research investigates consumer engagement with the automobility system, focusing on car ownership and use in Canada and Germany, as well as openness to new mobility innovations. Using a conceptual framework and a 40-item scale, the researchers find five engagement factors: Driving Enjoyment, Car Identity, Car Dependence, Societal Concern about Car Use, and Sustainable Travel Norms. The results show that Canadian respondents have higher mean scores on four factors compared to German respondents. Regression analysis reveals that Car Dependence and Societal Concern about Car Use predict interest in carsharing, fully automated vehicles, and electric vehicles in both countries. However, country differences are observed, with Societal Concern about Car Use predicting carsharing interest only among German respondents. The findings suggest the usefulness of the framework in various contexts.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bingkun Song, Udaya Madawala, Craig Baguley
Summary: This paper proposes an optimal planning strategy for car parks deploying reconfigurable electric vehicle chargers (REVCs). The strategy involves optimizing the power rating, number, and configuration of REVCs, as well as the operation plan for the EV car park. A case study shows that the proposed strategy significantly reduces total cost while meeting charging demands.
Article
Environmental Studies
Raphael Hoerler, Jeremy van Dijk, Anthony Patt, Andrea Del Duce
Summary: Research suggests that carsharing users are more likely to choose micro to mid-sized battery electric vehicles, especially for those living in rural areas and urban agglomerations. It is recommended that policy makers and mobility planners take these benefits into consideration when planning carsharing services.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Heeyun Lee, Kyunghyun Kim, Namwook Kim, Suk Won Cha
Summary: This study proposes a reinforcement learning-based energy efficient speed planning strategy for autonomous electric vehicles to minimize energy consumption in diverse driving situations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Evangelos Tolis, Tilemachos Karanotas, Grigoris Svolakis, George Panaras, John G. Bartzis
Summary: This study investigated the air quality and thermal comfort of two passenger cars with different fuels in the Northern Greece city of Kozani. Results showed that the air around diesel exhaust is less affected by emissions from the engine compared to LPG fuel.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Filip Mandys
Summary: The UK has a significant automobile market, with a growing share of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). However, there is limited research on the price determinants of conventional vehicles (CVs) and AFVs. This paper uses a hedonic pricing model and a comprehensive dataset from 2008 to 2019 to estimate the factors influencing automobile prices. The results show that performance and size are key drivers of prices, with a stronger effect as prices increase. Engine power and weight have significant impacts on prices, with a one standard deviation increase leading to a 16.9% and 14.7% price increase respectively. AFVs are more sensitive to changes in car characteristics compared to CVs.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Jorunn Sandvik, Torstein Hole, Christian A. Klockner, Bard E. Kulseng, Arne Wibe
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christian Andreas Klockner, Laura K. Sommer
Summary: This study suggests and tests a psychological model of environmental art perception, indicating that viewers' emotional reaction to artwork leads to evaluation and reflections, ultimately influencing support for climate policies. The study also reveals that environmental attitudes moderate the effect of reflections on policy support, and artwork features can impact the emotional activation and cognitive processing of viewers.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sigurd Hilmo Lundheim, Stepan Vesely, Alim Nayum, Christian A. Klockner
Summary: Solar panels have not been widely adopted in Nordic countries compared to the rest of Europe. The study found that perceived behavioural control has the biggest influence on the intention to become pilot customers among house owners who have shown interest in solar panels. Innovativeness has a positive impact on intention, while skepticism towards innovation has a negative effect.
Article
Environmental Studies
Alim Nayum, John Thogersen
Summary: This study investigates the impact of personal norms and compensatory beliefs on individuals' pro-environmental behaviors. The findings reveal that personal norms are the strongest predictor of such behaviors, while compensatory beliefs have a negative influence. Additionally, differences in compensatory beliefs were found between those interested in purchasing battery electric vehicles and owners of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
D. Zaremba, M. Kulesza, A. M. Herman, M. Marczak, B. Kossowski, M. Budziszewska, J. M. Michalowski, C. A. Klockner, A. Marchewka, M. Wierzba
Summary: In this study, the researchers conducted 40 semi-structured interviews with highly concerned residents of Poland to explore the emotional response to climate change. They identified a variety of often conflicting emotions and described coping strategies that promoted well-being and sustained engagement in climate action. This research contributes to the understanding of climate-related emotions and their importance in addressing climate change.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Transportation
Alim Nayum, Trond Nordfjaern
Summary: This study examined attitudinal factors influencing the use of public transport in winter among university students, finding strong effects of social-normative influence and perceived behavioral control. Social status attribution and perceived accident involvement probability had significant influences on attitude. Campaigns promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly travel modes can benefit from highlighting these factors.
TRAVEL BEHAVIOUR AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Anna Keller, Laura Sommer, Christian A. Klockner, Daniel Hanss
PSYCHOLOGY OF AESTHETICS CREATIVITY AND THE ARTS
(2020)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Heidi Brattland, John Morten Koksvik, Olav Burkeland, Christian A. Klockner, Mariela Loreto Lara-Cabrera, Scott D. Miller, Bruce Wampold, Truls Ryum, Valentina Cabral Iversen
JOURNAL OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Ozlem Simsekoglu, Alim Nayum
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART F-TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
(2019)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Ozlem Simsekoglu, Christian Klockner
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART F-TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
(2019)
Article
Environmental Studies
Stepan Vesely, Christian A. Klockner
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Heidi Brattland, John Morten Koksvik, Olav Burkeland, Rolf Wilhelm Grawe, Christian Klockner, Olav Morten Linaker, Truls Ryum, Bruce Wampold, Mariela Loreto Lara-Cabrera, Valentina Cabral Iversen
JOURNAL OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Shabnam Arbab, Jonathan A. Brindle, Barbara S. Matusiak, Christian A. Klockner
Review
Environmental Studies
Stepan Vesely, Christian A. Klockner
ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR
(2018)
Article
Environmental Studies
Julia Steinhorst, Christian A. Kloeckner
ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR
(2018)
