Making electric mobility happen: Insights from a reflexive, multi-method research program
This talk has been changed to the 7th November rather than the 6th and the room has changed.
Abstract: Electric mobility is showing promise as one component of a long-term low-carbon transition. But is widespread success guaranteed?
And what roles can policymakers, consumers, and other stakeholders play in assuring a socially beneficial transition. Dr. Jonn Axsen shares insights into these questions, drawing from his reflexive, multi-method research program over the last 12 years. His published studies include analyses of consumer surveys, semi-structured interviews, technology adoption models, dynamic simulation models and policy analysis. Focusing on the case of electric mobility in North America’s passenger vehicle sector, he summarizes results suggesting the size of the potential consumer market, the role of this market in achieving 2050 climate change mitigation goals, and the particularly critical role of policy in inducing such a transition. Further, the presentation will attempt to illustrate the value of reflexivity in one’s research program, drawing from multiple methods, theories and viewpoints over time.
Date: 7 November 2017, 15:00 (Tuesday, 5th week, Michaelmas 2017)
Venue: Dyson Perrins Building, off South Parks Road OX1 3QY
Venue Details: Gottmann A&B, School of Geography
Speaker: Dr Jonn Axsen (Simon Fraser University)
Organising department: Transport Studies Unit
Organiser: Transport Studies Unit (TSU) (Transport Studies Unit (TSU))
Organiser contact email address: kirsty.ray@ouce.ox.ac.uk
Host: Dr. Debbie Hopkins (TSU, School of Geography and the Environment)
Booking required?: Not required
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Kirsty Ray