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posted on 2022-03-04, 10:25 authored by Craig K Allison, Neville A Stanton, James FlemingJames Fleming, Xingda Yan, Roberto LotDespite both the environmental and financial benefits of eco-driving being well known, the psychological impact of engaging in eco-driving behaviours has received less attention within the literature. It was anticipated that being asked to engage in eco-driving behaviours not only has an impact on vehicle fuel usage, but also on the driver, both in terms of their overall mood and willingness to re-engage with the task at a later time. Results from a simulated driving study suggest that although eco-driving was beneficial in reducing fuel consumption, being asked to eco-drive had a negative effect on overall journey time and mood. Engaging in eco-driving did however have a positive effect on self-esteem, suggesting potential longer term psychological benefits of adopting this behaviour.
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Green adaptive control for future interconnected vehicles
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
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- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Applied ErgonomicsVolume
101Publisher
ElsevierVersion
- AM (Accepted Manuscript)
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This paper was accepted for publication in the journal Applied Ergonomics and the definitive published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103680.Acceptance date
2022-01-06Publication date
2022-01-19Copyright date
2022ISSN
0003-6870eISSN
1872-9126Publisher version
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