Perceptions and Concerns about Diesel, Electric, Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids

[G. David Felt]

Perceptions and Concerns about Diesel, Electric, Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids.

G. David Felt Alternative Energy writer for www.CheersandGears.com

In todays auto industry, it is becoming more and more an issue of cost and long life that people will consider moving to new technology. Yes we all have a friend, family member or know of someone that jumps on every new gadget that comes along. Yet, what would it take to have a person change from their traditional petrol auto to a Diesel, Electric, Hybrids or Plug-in Hybrids?

Here is just some of what was found by this survey:

Shoppers top motivators for moving to they types of autos:

Better Fuel Economy 70%

Gas savings 56%

Cleaner Emissions 37%

Greener Environment 28%

Federal Tax Credit 24%

Price Premium consideration:

Willing to pay for Diesel 53%

Willing to pay for Hybrids 51%

Willing to pay for EVs 41%

Willing to pay for Plug-in Hybrids 39%

Cost and Perceptions against buying Diesel:

Fuel Expense 55%

Too Expensive to purchase 45%

Noise 32%

Environmental destruction 29%

Obstacles and reasons against purchasing for Hybrids and Plug-ins

Too expensive to purchase Plug-in Hybrid 71%

Too expensive to purchase Hybrid 66%

Too expensive to purchase EVs 60%

High Cost of Maintenance Plug-in & EVs 58%

High cost of Maintenance Hybrids 55%

Battery Life / Range EVs 67%

Battery Life / Range Plug-in Hybrids 64%

Battery Life / Range hybrids 52%

59% said EVs would need to get over 150 miles per charge.

56% said Plug-in hybrids would have to get over 80 miles per charge.

40% for Plug-in and 31% for EVs said they would not buy as they do not want to plug in.

Toyota was First, followed by Honda and then Ford for who the top 3 alternative energy car companies.

For a full review, go to: Source AutoTrader.com http://press.autotrader.com/2013-11-14-AutoTrader-com-Survey-Reveals-Shopper-Perceptions-And-Concerns-Regarding-Diesel-Hybrid-Electric-And-Plug-in-Hybrid-Vehicles