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Revealing How Much Drivers Understand about Vehicle Pollutants: Towards Development of Information Campaigns

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  • Zahara Batool

    (Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK)

  • Samantha Jamson

    (Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK)

  • Sonja Forward

    (Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute, 58195 Linköping, Sweden)

Abstract

Thirty-four interviews were carried out with drivers in four countries to elicit their understanding about pollutants, specifically nitrogen dioxide (NO X ) and particulate matter (PM). The results showed that most of the participants knew that cars emitted carbon dioxide (CO 2) , but they were less aware of the emission of NOx and PM. Also, being aware of the negative impacts of pollutants did not necessarily lead to eco-friendly vehicle choices. Most of the drivers were aware of pollutant friendly behaviours such as avoiding harsh acceleration/deceleration and maintaining smooth speed but were unaware of behaviours such as efficient gear use, avoiding engine idling, or anticipation of traffic ahead. Only a few mentioned pre-trip or strategic level behaviours (e.g., vehicle size/weight or the selection of appropriate routes and avoidance of traffic congestion). The results could be used to design educational material to raise awareness and provide drivers with tips to reduce their pollutant emissions.

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  • Zahara Batool & Samantha Jamson & Sonja Forward, 2024. "Revealing How Much Drivers Understand about Vehicle Pollutants: Towards Development of Information Campaigns," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(16), pages 1-17, August.
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