Prins, Mare (2023) Towards Net-Zero Emission Rail Transport: Exploring the Acceptability of Green Hydrogen Trains. Bachelor thesis, Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL).
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Abstract
The transport sector significantly contributes to global warming, necessitating the adoption of environmentally friendly transport modes. Transitioning to green hydrogen trains can provide an environmentally friendly solution for the railway industry to further reduce CO2 emissions. However, introducing green hydrogen trains can only be successful if two fundamental necessities are met: a working infrastructure and consumer acceptance. This paper examined psychological variables that could explain the intention to use green hydrogen trains. Drawing on the Technology Acceptance Framework, we developed a conceptual framework to assess the acceptability of green hydrogen trains. To test this framework, a questionnaire was distributed and completed by 119 participants. Respondents were asked to evaluate items that reflect the 7 variables of the green hydrogen train acceptability framework. The variables reflected (1) subjective knowledge, (2) affect, (3) perceived risks, (4) perceived benefits, (5) attitudes, (6) intention to use, and (7) trust. Results indicated that attitude was not the strongest predictor of intention to use. Instead, affect and trust in technology emerged as the strongest predictors of adopting a green hydrogen train. Practical recommendations can be made, including promoting the benefits of green hydrogen trains more and emphasizing the advanced technology of green hydrogen trains. Moreover, the findings indicate that future research is needed to test additional variables that could predict green hydrogen train acceptability.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Name supervisor: | Unal, A.B. |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Sep 2023 09:57 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Sep 2023 09:57 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/282 |
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