What changes would be necessary to improve consumer awareness and acceptance of AFVs?
Alliance: The Alliance stated that public education is the key to awareness. Local public relations efforts that promote those companies and customers that use environmental-friendly fuels will help to encourage others to try these fuels. Alliance believes that transparency is crucial in making these vehicles and providing a fuel infrastructure that allows the consumer to use AFVs in a way that is similar to a conventionally fueled vehicle. Thus, the decision making process will be determined by cost and environmental choice, which consumers would have preference rather than be pushed because of convenience. The coalition estimates that as the number of AFVs increases and fueling stations are available, consumers will feel comfortable with AFVs. DaimlerChrysler: The manufacturer stated that public relations and educational efforts like those conducted by DOE are necessary. DaimlerChrysler stated that manufacturers need more incentives to continue providing high volume AFV families, whi
