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An ethical assessment of low carbon vehicles using cost benefit analysis

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  • Nikolas Thomopoulos
  • Gillian Harrison

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Global concerns about climate change, as confirmed at COP21, have led to lower carbon emissions environmental policies, particularly in the road transport sector. Through an empirical analysis of low carbon vehicle (LCV) policies in California, this paper contrasts the findings from diverse distribution theories between income quintiles - used as a proxy for societal groups - to address vertical equity concerns and offer an overview of impact distribution to policy makers. Thus, it contributes in operationalising ethical theories within transport cost benefit analysis and revisiting impact distribution when promoting low carbon vehicles. Findings indicate that manufacturer penalties are the most effective policy measure to avoid cost transfer between stakeholders. Yet, the analysis shows that those purchasing small LCVs may face disproportional vehicle purchase cost increases which needs to be considered by policy makers. Thus, this paper makes a methodological contribution regarding CBA in practice as well as providing policy relevant recommendations.

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  • Nikolas Thomopoulos & Gillian Harrison, 2016. "An ethical assessment of low carbon vehicles using cost benefit analysis," International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 16(3), pages 227-247.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijatma:v:16:y:2016:i:3:p:227-247
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    1. Miltos Kyriakidis & Jaka Sodnik & Kristina Stojmenova & Arnór B. Elvarsson & Cristina Pronello & Nikolas Thomopoulos, 2020. "The Role of Human Operators in Safety Perception of AV Deployment—Insights from a Large European Survey," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(21), pages 1-24, November.
    2. Christos Karolemeas & Stefanos Tsigdinos & Panagiotis G. Tzouras & Alexandros Nikitas & Efthimios Bakogiannis, 2021. "Determining Electric Vehicle Charging Station Location Suitability: A Qualitative Study of Greek Stakeholders Employing Thematic Analysis and Analytical Hierarchy Process," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(4), pages 1-21, February.

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