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India has entered an era in which its demand for energy is at an all-time high. Due to the presence of internal combustion engines which burn petroleum for operation, greenhouse gases are emitted from convection vehicles. In recent decades, the deployment of Electric Vehicle (EV) has evoked curiosity in Indian riders. The scarcity of charging stations to counter power supply demand, battery technology limitations, and high EV purchase costs are some of the obstacles facing the deployment of electric vehicles. In this context, in Tiruchirappalli, India, the study examines and analyses the different factors influencing the adoption of Electric Scooter (E-Scooter) to increase the use of electric vehicles. Quantitative data is used in order to achieve the research goals. The data analysis method includes factor analysis and principal component analysis to explore the enactment of electric scooter. The high cost associated with the E-Scooter was found to be primarily responsible for preventing the adoption of E-Scooters in Tiruchirappalli region, India. The study suggests that the promotion of incentive benefits of E-Scooters can increase the demand for E-Scooter purchase. Eventually, this will promote adoption of green technology and drive for eco-friendly practices.
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Singh, S., Priyadharshni, B., Prathyusha, C., Moses Santhakumar, S. (2021). Investigating the Characteristics and Choice of Electric Scooter Users: A Case Study of Tiruchirappalli City. In: Muthukumar, P., Sarkar, D.K., De, D., De, C.K. (eds) Innovations in Sustainable Energy and Technology. Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1119-3_15
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