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Huang X, Lei S, Liu F, Li Y, Zhou F, Lim MK. Consumer preference and willingness-to-pay for formal recycling of electric vehicle batteries: A discrete choice experiment in China. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 370:122180. [PMID: 39255580 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
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The burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market poses a substantial challenge to battery recycling systems, yet understanding EV battery recycling behavior from the demand side remains limited. Previous studies have analyzed perceptual or attitudinal factors, neglecting the observable attributes of EV battery recycling. To this end, we proposed a discrete choice model to investigate the differences between formal and informal recycling behaviors, identifying consumer preferences and willingness to pay. By analyzing 1190 sample data collected from Chongqing, China, we find that: (1) The formal recycling market exhibits greater sensitivity to prices compared to the informal recycling market. (2) The formal recycling market favors recycling by EV battery producers, whereas the informal recycling market shows the least preference for recycling by automobile producers. (3) Door-to-door recycling services are the most effective in facilitating the transition from informal to formal recycling markets for EV batteries. (4) Capacity subsidy policies outperform one-time fixed subsidy policies in incentivizing formal recycling. (5) The formal recycling market for EV batteries necessitates "traceability to the recycling outlet", as opposed to being untraceable. (6) The high-awareness group exhibits greater sensitivity to government policies compared to those with lower environmental concerns and less knowledge of EV battery recycling.
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- Xingjun Huang
- School of Modern Posts, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunication, Chongqing, PR China; Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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- School of Management Science and Engineering, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing, PR China.
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- School of Economics and Business Administration, Chongqing University, Chongqing, PR China.
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- Chongqing Changan Minsheng APLL Logistics Co., Ltd, Chongqing, PR China.
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- School of Automation Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, PR China; College of Economics and Management, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, PR China.
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- Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom; Department of Industrial Engineering Department, Khon Kaen University, Thailand.
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Fatah Uddin SM, Bin Sabir L, Kirmani MD, Kautish P, Roubaud D, Grebinevych O. Driving change: Understanding consumers' reasons influencing electric vehicle adoption from the lens of behavioural reasoning theory. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 369:122277. [PMID: 39222587 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2024] [Revised: 08/17/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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The present study attempts to explore consumer-centric reasons affecting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) are investigated using behavioural reasoning theory (BRT). Our study is among the first to examine consumer's EV adoption intention using BRT through the integration of the reasons "for and against" electric vehicle (EV) adoption. On data of 312 urban consumers, second order confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) revealed the existence of underlying reasons and SEM helped in testing the proposed relationships. This study also investigates the interaction effect of financial incentive policy with the consumer reasons on EV adoption. Findings revealed that "reasons for" adoption are environmental concern, perceived technology, and maintenance of knowledge and "reasons against" adoption are scepticism, price, and instrumental utility. Environmental beliefs and values influence the "reasons for" consumer intentions to approve electric vehicle adoption. Financial incentives policy was found significant in dampening the impact of reasons against adoption of electric vehicle. The study delineates the strategies for strengthening the promotion of electric vehicles.
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- S M Fatah Uddin
- Birla Institute of Management Technology, Knowledge Park 2, Bimtech Road, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201306, India.
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- Department of Business Administration, Aligarh Muslim University, India.
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- Department of Marketing, Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
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- Department of Finance, Montpellier Business School, France.
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Kautish P, Lavuri R, Roubaud D, Grebinevych O. Electric vehicles' choice behaviour: An emerging market scenario. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 354:120250. [PMID: 38377747 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Worldwide, the adoption of electric automobiles is gaining momentum, owing to a steady rise in customers' sustainability consciousness. So far, electric vehicle-related studies have investigated consumer motives, attitudes, and intentions toward adoption. However, empirical research on enablers and inhibitors of electric vehicle choice behaviour has not been fully explored, particularly in an emerging market context, (e.g., India). The present study employed a judicious mix of three notable theoretical lenses of dual-factor theory, innovation resistance theory, and the stimulus-organism-response model to empirically scrutinize electric vehicle adoption enablers and inhibitors by analysing data collected from 391 young Indian sustainability-oriented electric vehicle users. The sample was gathered via the purposive sampling method, and the data was analysed employing structural equation and PROCESS macro modelling. The research posits that consumer sustainability consciousness (CSC) is a stimulus with a positive influence on enablers (e.g., personal motives, social motives, and incentive policy) as well as inhibitors (e.g., usage, value, and risk barriers). Additionally, product involvement and perceived marketplace influence significantly moderate the relationship between choice behaviour and facilitators and inhibitors. The research offers a few useful strategic decision-making insights for electric vehicle manufacturers, green marketers, and policymakers from emerging markets.
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- Pradeep Kautish
- Department of Marketing, Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
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- Department of Marketing, Indian Institute of Management-Jammu (IIMJ), Old University Campus, Canal Road, Jammu & Kashmir, 180016, India.
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- Department of Finance, Montpellier Business School, 2300 Avenue des Moulins, 34000, Montpellier, France; School of Business, Woxsen University, India.
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- Department of Strategy, Montpellier Business School, 2300 Avenue des Moulins, 34000, Montpellier, France.
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Guo R, He Y, Tian X, Li Y. New energy vehicle battery recycling strategy considering carbon emotion from a closed-loop supply chain perspective. Sci Rep 2024; 14:688. [PMID: 38184743 PMCID: PMC10771451 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51294-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/08/2024] Open
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The negative impact of used batteries of new energy vehicles on the environment has attracted global attention, and how to effectively deal with used batteries of new energy vehicles has become a hot issue. This paper combines the rank-dependent expected utility with the evolutionary game theory, constructs an evolutionary game model based on the interaction mechanism between decision makers' emotions and decision making, and studies the recycling strategy of new energy automobile trams under the heterogeneous combination of emotions. The study shows that: (1) In addition to the establishment of effective external norms, the subjective preference of decision makers can also positively affect the recycling strategy of new energy vehicle batteries. (2) Fairness preferences can have a significant nonlinear effect on new energy vehicle battery recycling strategies by changing the utility function of decision makers. (3) When new energy vehicle manufacturers remain optimistic and new energy vehicle demanders remain rational or pessimistic, the new energy vehicle battery recycling strategy can reach the optimal steady state.
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- Rong Guo
- School of China Alcoholic Drinks, Luzhou Vocational and Technical College, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Intelligent Policing and National Security Risk Management Laboratory, Sichuan Police College, Luzhou, 646000, China.
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- Intelligent Policing and National Security Risk Management Laboratory, Sichuan Police College, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- School of Management, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, China
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Khan SAR, Umar M, Yu Z, Nawaz MT. A Recent Digitalization in Recycling Industry Attaining Ecological Sustainability: A Comprehensive Outlook and Future Trend. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:103760-103775. [PMID: 37695483 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29537-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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The management of waste through dual way of recycling (i-e offline and online) is assumed to have a key role in attaining ecological sustainability and enabling circular practices. The research on online recycling is gaining evolution in recent age. Prior literature on the current research theme has failed to provide a comprehensive outlook and future trend. Therefore, the current research intends to elaborate the current research scenario linked with online recycling by critically scrutinizing the prior research over the last 41 years. A comprehensive analysis was conducted using the Scopus database, retrieving a total of 866 articles. These articles were selected to provide a conceptual overview and understanding of the fundamental research conducted in the field. By employing bibliometric analysis this research provides comprehensive detail about evolution, mapping of publications and prominent trends from the year 1981 to 2022 to understand the practices and future trends of online recycling research. The outcomes elucidated that there is exponential increase in research publications relating to online recycling over the last five years. The most influential producer of online recycling research are China, United Kingdom and United States. Chinese Universities has the highest number of publications among all the countries across globe. Moreover, the current research trend is focused on technology based circular economy, industrial ecology, bio-based waste management, dual channel recycling, municipal waste, waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), environmental impact and lifecycle assessment. Hence, the prominent research perspective and highlighted features could offer recommendation for upcoming studies to contribute in literature and help practitioners, policymakers and professionals move towards circular practices.
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- Syed Abdul Rehman Khan
- Key Laboratory of Higher Education of Sichuan Province for Enterprise Informationalization and Internet of Things, Zigong, 644001, China.
- School of Management and Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, China.
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- Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- School of Economics and Management, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Business Administration, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Jiao J, Chen Y, Li J, Yang S. Carbon reduction behavior of waste power battery recycling enterprises considering learning effects. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 341:118084. [PMID: 37146490 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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The carbon reduction behavior of waste power battery recycling (WPBR) enterprises is essential for promoting resource conservation and environmental protection. Introducing the learning effects of carbon reduction research and development (R&D) investment, this study constructs an evolutionary game model between local governments and WPBR enterprises to study the behavior choice of carbon reduction. The paper explores the evolutionary process and factors affecting carbon reduction behavior choices of WPBR enterprises from internal R&D motivation and external regulation perspectives. The critical results reveal that the existence of learning effects significantly reduces the probability of environmental regulation by local governments while effectively increasing the probability of WPBR enterprises implementing carbon reduction. The learning rate index positively correlates with the likelihood of enterprises implementing carbon emissions reduction. In addition, carbon reduction subsidies considerably maintain considerably negative relation with the probability of enterprise carbon reduction behavior. The following conclusions are drawn: (1) The learning effect of carbon reduction R&D investment is the intrinsic driving force for WPBR enterprises' carbon reduction behavior, which can promote enterprises to proactively implement carbon reduction under fewer constraints of government environmental regulation; (2) Pollution fines and carbon trade prices in environmental regulation can promote enterprises carbon reduction, while carbon reduction subsidies inhibit their reduction behavior; (3) There exists an evolutionarily stable strategy between government-enterprise game only under the dynamic mechanism. The research provides insights for decision-making on enterprises' carbon reduction R&D investment and local government environmental regulation policy under carbon reduction targets.
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- Jianling Jiao
- School of Management, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, China; Philosophy and Social Sciences Laboratory of Data Science and Smart Society Governance, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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- School of Management, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, China.
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- School of Management, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Philosophy and Social Sciences of Energy and Energy and Environment Smart Management and Green Low Carbon Development, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China.
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- School of Management, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, China; Key Laboratory of Process Optimization and Intelligent Decision-Making of Ministry of Education, Hefei, 230009, China.
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