What drives the Pioneers? Applying lifestyle theory to early electric vehicle buyers in Canada

J Axsen, J Cairns, N Dusyk, S Goldberg - Energy Research & Social …, 2018 - Elsevier
Lifestyles can play an important role in shaping consumer behaviour regarding novel low-
carbon technologies. In this study, we develop a conceptual framework based on lifestyle …

Preference and lifestyle heterogeneity among potential plug-in electric vehicle buyers

J Axsen, J Bailey, MA Castro - Energy Economics, 2015 - Elsevier
We characterize heterogeneity in preferences and motivations regarding plug-in electric
vehicles (PEVs)—including plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). Using …

Developing sustainability-oriented values: Insights from households in a trial of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

J Axsen, KS Kurani - Global Environmental Change, 2013 - Elsevier
This paper explores the possibilities of consumer transitions to sustainability-oriented
values. We draw from sociological and psychological literature to develop a conceptual …

Confusion of innovations: mainstream consumer perceptions and misperceptions of electric-drive vehicles and charging programs in Canada

J Axsen, B Langman, S Goldberg - Energy research & social science, 2017 - Elsevier
Consumer demand is an important aspect of a successful transition to low-carbon
technology—where consumers must have basic awareness and understanding of a …

Lifestyle practices and pro-environmental technology

J Axsen, J TyreeHageman, A Lentz - Ecological Economics, 2012 - Elsevier
We explore sociological concepts of lifestyle practices as they relate to sustainable
consumption. Specifically, we investigate how and why consumers may transition toward …

How might potential future plug-in electric vehicle buyers differ from current “Pioneer” owners?

J Axsen, S Goldberg, J Bailey - Transportation Research Part D: Transport …, 2016 - Elsevier
The entry of various plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) into the passenger vehicle sector
provides novel opportunities to learn about the potential for future PEV markets. However …

Beyond purchasing: Electric vehicle adoption motivation and consistent sustainable energy behaviour in The Netherlands

AM Peters, E Van der Werff, L Steg - Energy Research & Social Science, 2018 - Elsevier
Adoption of smart energy technologies, such as electric vehicles (EVs), can significantly
reduce fossil energy use, provided that adopters of an EV also use the EV in a sustainable …

Explaining green technology purchases by US and Canadian households: the role of pro-environmental lifestyles, values, and environmental concern

H Berman Caggiano, P Kumar, R Shwom, C Cuite… - Energy efficiency, 2021 - Springer
Household energy consumption is a significant driver of greenhouse gas emissions
associated with global climate change. Thus, identifying social and psychological …

You are what you drive: Environmentalist and social innovator symbolism drives electric vehicle adoption intentions

LV White, ND Sintov - Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 2017 - Elsevier
Electric vehicles (EVs) have the potential to dramatically reduce vehicle emissions
contributing to climate change without significantly reducing convenience or mobility …

Interpersonal influence within car buyers' social networks: applying five perspectives to plug-in hybrid vehicle drivers

J Axsen, KS Kurani - Environment and Planning A, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
Although interpersonal influence is thought to play in important role in proenvironmental
consumption behavior, mechanisms of influence are not well understood. Through literature …