• Shahabas Ahmed C B

As our planet faces the costs of climate change, actions are needed to adapt to a more sustainable development model. The European Union (EU), a global leader on climate action, is developing measures aimed at increasing investments in green technologies. Green technologies describe those technologies that attempt to protect natural environment by reducing pollution and by conserving energy and resources. In recent years, many existing automobile manufacturers and new dedicated companies have put a remarkable effort in transforming the conventional vehicle into an Electric Vehicle (EV) that provides green and reliable solution. A study on perception and awareness level of Electric vehicle was made from 150 respondents from Kannur populace, which was analyzed by using percentage analysis method. The object of the study about the consumer behavior towards EV and factors influencing and discouraging to buy an EV. It is found out that less carbon emissions, publicity, good looking and easy to drive are the highly beneficial factors while purchasing an e-vehicle, and limited range, long recharging time, batter replacement are the most discouraging factors of an e-vehicle.

Electric Vehicle, EV

"PERCEPTION AND AWARENESS LEVEL OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE AMONG KANNUR POPULACE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 5, page no.1453-1459, May 2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1805976.pdf

"PERCEPTION AND AWARENESS LEVEL OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE AMONG KANNUR POPULACE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 5, page no. pp1453-1459, May 2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1805976.pdf