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Unpacking the public acceptance of autonomous electric buses: Insights from a medium-sized Brazilian city

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  • Gilberto Miller Devós Ganga

    (UFSCar - Federal University of São Carlos)

  • Roberta Dell Avanzi

    (UFSCar - Federal University of São Carlos)

  • Guilherme Ramos

    (UFSCar - Federal University of São Carlos)

  • Mario Henrique Callefi

    (Chemnitz University of Technology / Technische Universität Chemnitz)

  • Moacir Godinho Filho

    (Métis Lab EM Normandie - EM Normandie - École de Management de Normandie = EM Normandie Business School)

  • Fabiane Letícia Lizarelli

    (UFSCar - Federal University of São Carlos)

  • Glauco Henrique de Souza Mendes

    (UFSCar - Federal University of São Carlos)

Abstract

Electric autonomous vehicles, including Autonomous Electric Buses (AEBs), offer significant societal benefits such as fewer accidents, reduced pollution, and enhanced driving efficiency, presenting a promising alternative to public transportation. While research on this subject exists in developed countries like Europe, China, and Germany, there remains a significant gap in our understanding of the acceptance of AEBs in emerging economies. Our study investigated the adoption factors of AEBs in a medium-sized Brazilian city by surveying 554 respondents. In our structural model, we adopted a hybrid approach that integrates elements from the modified Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). The study's findings indicate that a positive attitude, perceived usefulness, initial trust, and subjective norm significantly influence Brazilian consumers' intention to use AEBs. The theoretical implications of this study involve the creation of a model that intricately merges elements from multiple existing frameworks (TAM, TPB, and UTAUT). This proposed model synthesizes key factors influencing the acceptance of AEBs in emerging economies, providing a foundation for developing effective public policies for urban logistics automation.

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  • Gilberto Miller Devós Ganga & Roberta Dell Avanzi & Guilherme Ramos & Mario Henrique Callefi & Moacir Godinho Filho & Fabiane Letícia Lizarelli & Glauco Henrique de Souza Mendes, 2025. "Unpacking the public acceptance of autonomous electric buses: Insights from a medium-sized Brazilian city," Post-Print hal-04992013, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04992013
    DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2025.105817
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