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Driving sustainable mobility: a study of electric vehicle adoption in rural India

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Aniruddh Dnyandeo Satpute ,
Parinita Rai  and
Prasad Onkar
Aniruddh Dnyandeo Satpute*
Affiliation:
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India
Parinita Rai
Affiliation:
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India
Prasad Onkar
Affiliation:
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India
*
md22resch04001@iith.ac.in

Abstract

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The global push for sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions has made the adoption of electric vehicles imperative. In India, EV adoption has shown promise, fueled by diverse product offerings and supportive government policies. However, rural India lags behind in EV adoption, despite being a significant market. To unlock the untapped potential, understanding the needs, attitudes, and barriers of rural consumers is crucial. This research conducts a study of rural Indian consumers and offers valuable design insights for automotive companies to formulate effective future strategies.

Keywords

electric vehiclesdesign researchsustainabilityrural mobilitymarket implications
Type
Design for Sustainability
Information
Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 1427 - 1436
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