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@article{187989,
        author = {Dr. S. Thangamani and Mrs. M. BAMA},
        title = {DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY: EMPIRICAL INSIGHTS INTO SOLAR-POWERED MOBILITY ADOPTION},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {637-643},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187989},
        abstract = {The global transportation sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, energy insecurity, and urban air pollution, necessitating urgent transitions toward sustainable mobility solutions. Solar-powered mobility, which integrates photovoltaic technology into vehicles and transport infrastructure, offers a promising pathway to reduce environmental impacts while enhancing energy diversification. This study investigates the determinants of consumer adoption of solar-powered mobility solutions, focusing on technological readiness, environmental awareness, and economic feasibility, and evaluates the environmental and socio-economic impacts of integrating solar energy into green transport systems.
A quantitative research design was employed, with data collected from 100 respondents through a structured questionnaire targeting urban and semi-urban consumers. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were used to validate measurement constructs, while Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) tested hypothesized relationships among adoption drivers and sustainability outcomes. Results revealed that environmental awareness was the strongest predictor of adoption behavior, followed by technological readiness and economic feasibility. Adoption behavior significantly influenced both environmental outcomes, such as reduced emissions and improved air quality, and socio-economic outcomes, including job creation and enhanced energy security.
The findings highlight the importance of integrating consumer engagement strategies, technological innovation, and supportive policy frameworks to accelerate solar-powered mobility adoption. This study contributes empirical evidence to guide policymakers, industry leaders, and academics in advancing sustainable transport solutions, positioning solar-powered mobility as a cornerstone of future energy and mobility strategies.},
        keywords = {Solar-Powered Mobility, Green Transport, Consumer Adoption, Sustainability Outcomes, Structural Equation Modeling},
        month = {December},
        }