Prioritizing key attributes influencing electric two-wheeler usage: A multi criteria decision making (MCDM) approach – A case study of Hyderabad, India

A Comparative Evaluation of the Total Cost of Ownership between Electric Two-Wheelers and Motorized Two-Wheelers from an Indian Perspective

“…The results from the TCO estimates indicate that compared with M2W, the AC of E2W are approximately 40% higher for Category A and 80% higher for Category B. The higher AC can be the most significant obstacle to promoting E2W on a larger scale in India ( 13 , 69 ). Under the FAME scheme, the Indian government offered subsidies for the purchase of E2W amounting to about₹10,000 per kW-h ( 70 ).…”

“…Therefore, policies need to be developed to subsidize rapid charging equipment and undertake research on economically efficient superfast charging systems and battery swapping systems to make electric vehicles a sustainable solution ( 76 ). It should also be emphasized that the public–private partnership business model could be implemented in India to encourage private investors to pair with government bodies and manufacturers to set up charging and swapping stations across the country ( 13 ).…”

“…One of the features that acts as a driving force for the adoption of M2W is the favorable driving features of these vehicles in poor traffic conditions, offering considerable savings in travel time and operating costs compared with alternatives ( 2 , 12 ). In addition to travel dynamics, the higher population density and narrow streets with frequent traffic congestion have caused commuters to prefer M2W as a more practical and economical point-to-point mode of travel ( 13 , 14 ). In view of the serious negative features associated with the use of M2W, there have been considerable efforts to replace them with vehicles fueled by alternative means, for example, electric two-wheelers (E2W).…”

Transition to Electric Mobility in India: Barriers Exploration and Pathways to Powertrain Shift through MCDM Approach

“…WTW emissions include emissions caused by vehicle production and operation, energy production and distribution required to power the vehicle and the end-of-life phase [ 129 ]. EVs have very high WTW emissions, potentially more than CV emissions under certain driving conditions [ 130 , 131 ]. Another significant contributor to EV emission is the manufacture of large batteries required for their operation [ 132 ].…”

Consumer retention in two-wheeler industry: a moderated mediation model

“…Researchers have examined the impact of customer satisfaction on trust (Cronin et al, 2000), but it has not been studied in the context of the two-wheeler industry and its impact on consumer retention. Customer satisfaction is considered a key driver for the two-wheeler industry in terms of its delivery of service, which is performed by dealers who are responsible for consumer satisfaction and their expectations (Patil and Majumdar, 2021). Hence, this study examines the impact of service evaluation variables on consumer retention with the mediation of consumer satisfaction.…”