Research Article

Did Attitudes Interpret and Predict “Better” Choice Behaviour towards Innovative and Greener Automotive Technologies? A Hybrid Choice Modelling Approach

Table 3

Overview of indirect questions submitted to the respondents.

Indirect questions (I)

Icons1The consumption and the energy class significantly influence my choice in purchasing an appliance
Icons2I am usually attentive to the special offers of electric operators
Icons3My home bulbs are energy efficient
Icons4I usually evaluate the car efficiency concerning the car cost mileage
Icons5I normally compare the fuel prices among different stations
Icons6When driving I am not willing to behave in a way that reduces the environmental impact (my driving behaviour is normally aggressive)
Idesign1When parking I am usually careful to avoid having my car damaged
Idesign2I often read journals of design
Idesign3When furnishing I am willing to buy pieces with modern design features and original details
Idesign4I am willing to go to the body shop mechanic not only for major damages
Idesign5I am willing to install not standard equipment (such as antitheft block shaft) in my own car
Ienv1I often control the exhaust/emission system of my car
Ienv2I consciously do separate waste collection (recycling)
Ienv3I really enjoy spending my free time in parks, green areas to breathe clean area
Ienv4How much do you agree with the following sentence: We must act and make decisions to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases
Ienv5How much do you agree with the following sentence: The government should invest in low energy impact
Ienv6I am not willing to use the car during the weekend to protect the environment and then reduce air pollution