TY - JOUR
T1 - Fleet conversion in local government
T2 - Determinants of driver fuel choice for bi-fuel vehicles
AU - Johns, Kimberly D.
AU - Khovanova, Kseniya M.
AU - Welch, Eric W.
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - This study evaluates the conversion of one local government's fleet from gasoline to bi-fuel E-85, compressed natural gas, and liquid propane gas powered vehicles at the midpoint of a 10-year conversion plan. This study employs a behavioral model based on the theory of reasoned action to explore factors that influence an individual's perceived and actual use of alternative fuels. Analysis is based on survey data collected from primary drivers of bi-fuel fleet vehicles at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Illinois. Findings show that environmental attitudes do not have a significant effect on actual or perceived use; however, external variables such as fueling convenience, vehicle performance, and the extent of informal communication significantly affect the driver's likelihood of using alternative fuel. The results have implications for fleet managers that could promote regulatory and infrastructural developments to achieve higher rates of alternative fuel use.
AB - This study evaluates the conversion of one local government's fleet from gasoline to bi-fuel E-85, compressed natural gas, and liquid propane gas powered vehicles at the midpoint of a 10-year conversion plan. This study employs a behavioral model based on the theory of reasoned action to explore factors that influence an individual's perceived and actual use of alternative fuels. Analysis is based on survey data collected from primary drivers of bi-fuel fleet vehicles at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Illinois. Findings show that environmental attitudes do not have a significant effect on actual or perceived use; however, external variables such as fueling convenience, vehicle performance, and the extent of informal communication significantly affect the driver's likelihood of using alternative fuel. The results have implications for fleet managers that could promote regulatory and infrastructural developments to achieve higher rates of alternative fuel use.
KW - Alternative fuel vehicles
KW - Public fleets
KW - Technology adoption
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U2 - 10.1177/0013916507312423
DO - 10.1177/0013916507312423
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:64549085966
VL - 41
SP - 402
EP - 426
JO - Environment and Behavior
JF - Environment and Behavior
SN - 0013-9165
IS - 3
ER -