RT Journal Article
T1 Analysis of the barriers to the adoption of zero-emission vehicles in Spain
A1 Rosales Tristancho, Abel
A1 Brey Sánchez, Raúl
A1 F. Carazo, Ana
A1 Brey, Jose Javier
K1 Zero-emission vehicles
K1 Barriers
K1 Cluster analysis
K1 Survey
K1 Spain
AB This paper investigates Spanish drivers’ perceptions of the main barriers existing in Spain to the purchase of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Following a comprehensive literature review in this field, this paper quantifies, by means of a survey conducted in Spain of 1474 Spanish drivers, the drivers’ desired levels for each barrier to consider ZEVs in their next purchase decision to replace their current usually-used car.The analysis of these reported levels with latent class cluster models revealed the existence, in the sample, of groups of consumers with homogeneous preferences regarding the barriers. These groups differ in terms of individuals’ characteristics, the car to be replaced, and journeys made with it. The most flexible groups comprise individuals with a significant knowledge of ZEVs, which underscores the importance of educational policies for the promotion of the use of ZEVs.The desired levels of the barriers for each group are confronted with the current status of the barriers for certain ZEVs. This comparison reveals that Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) would have great potential if they received government support, because their only barriers are economic (purchase price and fuel availability). This paper also quantifies the effects that purchase incentives and infrastructure investment policies could have in terms of higher FCEV penetration rates.
PB Elsevier
YR 2022
FD 2022-02-24
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10433/22432
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10433/22432
LA en
NO Transportation Research Part A, vol. 158, p. 19–43
NO FECYT -- SOSTENIBILIDAD ENERGETICA Y MEDIOAMBIENTAL EN EL TRANSPORTE EN ...
NO Universidad Pablo de Olavide. Departamento de Economía, Métodos Cuantitativos e Historia Económica.
DS RIO
RD May 9, 2026