Acceptability of hybrid cars in Metro Manila

Date of Publication

2007

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Specialization in Transportation Engineering

Subject Categories

Civil Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Civil Engineering

Thesis Adviser

Alexis M. Fillone

Defense Panel Chair

Jonathan R. Dungca

Defense Panel Member

Bernardo A. Lejano

Danilo C. Terante

Abstract/Summary

The objective of this study is to determine the factors that can affect the preference of individuals in buying a hybrid car. These factors were determined by using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS 14.0) and the data needed for the software to determine these factors were obtained by conducting a survey. The researchers also determined the effect of hybrid cars on the emission level and fuel economy. The data needed for the reduction in the emission level and fuel economy came from the results of the survey and some relevant information like: number of registered vehicles from LTO, emission level in Metro Manila, and how much hybrid costs in the US. This study hopes to help car companies and the government agencies concerned to know the characteristics of the people that would most likely buy a hybrid car, to promote a cleaner environment and better living.

Factors affecting the acceptability of hybrid cars in Metro Manila were established. These factors came up from the people's travel behaviors and individual characteristics e.g. If the person is planning to buy a car, when is the person planning to buy a new car, if the people have an idea what hybrid is, the amount the people are willing to spend in purchasing a hybrid, and if the people have an idea about the benefits of hybrid cars.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14447

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

xvii, 116 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Hybrid electric cars--Philippines; Electric automobiles--Philippines

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