Reducing the CO2 Footpring of Business and Commuter Travel, for Companies, by Using Sustainable Cars

A Case Study at TUI

Master thesis (2019)

Authors

X.G. Wesdijk Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Contributors

J.A. Annema Transport and Logistics - TPM (mentor)
G.P. van Wee Transport and Logistics - TPM (graduation committee member)
S.T.H. Storm Economics of Technology and Innovation - TPM (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Copyright: © 2019 Xenia Wesdijk
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Published Date

18-12-2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Abstract

Decreasing
the CO2 footprint related to business and commuter travel for companies
presents a multitude of challenges. These challenges range from finding the
objections of employees regarding EVs, and ways to overcome them, to
determining what an ideal composition of a car fleet would be. At the same time
the financial feasibility of all theses challenges have to be taken into
account. If no (financial) benefits can be gained, a company is less likely to
implement measures to reduce its CO2 emissions. Building on this, the main aim
of this thesis is thus to find the barriers against electric driving for
company car drivers in The Netherlands and find ways in which the company can
aid in overcoming these barriers. Additionally, this research presents a
thorough and general investigation into the yield and costs accompanying the
installment of rooftop solar systems.  To
determine the barriers amongst employees, a quantitative survey was conducted
with 176 respondents. The survey was analyzed and generated with the help of
TAM, and the results were then used to create three different CO2 reduction
scenarios. After which it was possible to calculate cost and benefits
associated with each individual scenario. In doing so the one-off and yearly
investment costs were determined for both employer and employee. Based on the
research done it is concluded that the barriers against the transition to EVs
are similar for company car drivers and private car owners.  It is also concluded that the barriers found
are similar for all companies in The Netherlands. Furthermore, by driving
electrically, while commuting, companies can easily reach a CO2 reduction of 21.0%.
 If companies then also use their
rooftops to generate electricity, that can be used to charge the EVs, an
additional savings can be realized of, in this case, 9.0%