… The influence of socioeconomic factors on the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)
is paramount, and most of the previous studies have found a relationship between …

… about automated vehicles and unable to accurately assess the vehicles and estimate their
own … This study finds that PEV early adopters have positive perceptions of automated vehicles. …

… buyers being categorised as early adopters or pioneers. However, if electric vehicles are to
… creating six consumer segments around prospective EV adoption. The study finds that three …

… Despite shifting media attention from different types of alternative fuel vehicles [1], poor
consumer awareness and knowledge [2], and the challenges of introducing a drastically different …

… until automated vehicles are available to the consumer; however, beginning to understand
the first adopters of these technologies may be possible by surveying early adopters of …

… the more consistent predictors of early adoption include technophilia, previous early adoption
of other … The adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles has proven a strong predictor of PV …

… alternative transport means like alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) such as EVs and
shared mobility options to initiate a system change. From a user perspective, alternative fuels …

… alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) can be separated into several different categories, but primarily
these are hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and battery electric vehicles … EV early adopters …

… These findings are valuable for policymakers and the automotive industry in identifying
potential early adopters, as well as consumer segments or cultures less convinced to adopt these …

… California’s emerging FCEV market provides important insights into the attributes and
motivations of early adopters. Research suggests that drivers might be choosing FCEVs over …