Unfamiliar fuel: How the UK public views the infrastructure required to supply hydrogen for road transport
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in: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Jahrgang 41, Nr. 15, 27.04.2016, S. 6534-6543.
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T1 - Unfamiliar fuel
T2 - How the UK public views the infrastructure required to supply hydrogen for road transport
AU - Bellaby, Paul
AU - Upham, Paul
AU - Flynn, Rob
AU - Ricci, Miriam
PY - 2016/4/27
Y1 - 2016/4/27
N2 - In 2007, under contract to the UK Department for Transport, we engaged with the public about the infrastructure to supply hydrogen for transport. We combined a quota-sample survey of 1003 across three disparate 'travel-to-work areas' in England with focus groups representative of them. We informed the groups 'at arm's length' through a purpose-made video, composed with advice from a hydrogen scientist and made by professional broadcasters. Participants saw benefits in hydrogen energy. None rejected it on safety grounds, though many discussed the risks. The costs were considered a problem. 'The public' was not of one mind. Regular car drivers were unwilling to reduce their car use. Bus users, cyclists and walkers often sought improvements in air quality. Motorists knew more than others about hydrogen energy. In discussion we seek psychological and socio-cultural explanations for these results. We conclude by drawing out implications for the future of hydrogen in transport.
AB - In 2007, under contract to the UK Department for Transport, we engaged with the public about the infrastructure to supply hydrogen for transport. We combined a quota-sample survey of 1003 across three disparate 'travel-to-work areas' in England with focus groups representative of them. We informed the groups 'at arm's length' through a purpose-made video, composed with advice from a hydrogen scientist and made by professional broadcasters. Participants saw benefits in hydrogen energy. None rejected it on safety grounds, though many discussed the risks. The costs were considered a problem. 'The public' was not of one mind. Regular car drivers were unwilling to reduce their car use. Bus users, cyclists and walkers often sought improvements in air quality. Motorists knew more than others about hydrogen energy. In discussion we seek psychological and socio-cultural explanations for these results. We conclude by drawing out implications for the future of hydrogen in transport.
KW - Contrasting travel-to-work-areas
KW - Hydrogen-in-transport infrastructure
KW - Psycho-social explanations
KW - Public engagement
KW - Sustainability sciences, Communication
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.03.024
DO - 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.03.024
M3 - Journal articles
AN - SCOPUS:84961768065
VL - 41
SP - 6534
EP - 6543
JO - International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
JF - International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
SN - 0360-3199
IS - 15
ER -