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    1. Introduction

    In the world people are more conscious and awareness for the environment. Because of

    technologically world becoming a very fast and life is becoming very easier. But in sense

    we using technological its manufactures the product and its resources come from our

    nature and its becoming also polluted. We are using vehicles for our transportation for

    moving forward easily and very firstly. In the world we have many more automobiles

    company those are manufactured millions of automobiles. But thats harmful for our

    environment because of fuelled are burned and also polluted environment and reduce our

    natural resources. So, we need to save our planet and by researched we find out Hybrid

    cars are very effective way to reduce carbon emission. The currently popular paradigm

    for discussing the environment originated in the 1970s, when the ideas of global warming

    and finite oil reserves were first proposed (Minton & Rose 1997; Pelletier et al. 1998).

    While some debate continues on the veracity of these propositions, this thinking has

    influenced the way people live by increasing their efforts to reduce energy use and to

    have fewer by-products as a result of consumption. It has been suggested that this type of

    thinking has led some consumers to prefer products like the Prius (Jansson, Marrell &

    Nordlund 2009).

    An area that is related to a consumers choice of car is the choice of fuel. Four thousand

    Swedish drivers were surveyed on their level of eco-sensitivity and the type of vehicle

    fuel they used (Jansson, Marell & Norlund 2009).

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    Many manufacturers now sell hybrid and low emission vehicles with planet saving claims

    about their CO2 emissions. In fact, the demand for environmentally friendly cars has

    grown to such an extent that now almost 25% of new cars have a claimed CO2 emissions

    level below 140g/km and 5% claim CO2 emissions below 120g/km. Consumers are

    becoming gradually more aware of their role in climate change and many are

    dynamically looking for ways to address the problem. In UK, Auto Express magazine are

    published the results of road tests carried out on a number of so called green cars that

    are routinely promoted by the manufacturers as eco-friendly and the results are

    surprising, to say the least.

    Consumers pay for environmentally friendly cars for a variety of reasons, such as concern

    about the environment and climate change, lower running costs and of course for image.

    Whatever the reasons, manufacturers have cottoned on to the fact that not only does

    green sell, anything green can be sold. In our research paper we found 3, independent

    variables and 1, dependent variable. In Bangladesh, for our prospective its very effective

    if we are using hybrid car. The consequences of these tests expose a great deal for green

    cars. The fact that manufacturers will go to such lengths to promote that cars as

    environmentally friendly demonstrates how much potential in the market place for

    green products. Hybrid autos have combined gasoline and electric engine, familiarity

    with its use will require some adaptation by consumers. Consumers enter into the process

    of actively evaluating automobiles for purchase when they experience a strong desire or

    need for a car (Dholakia 2001; Frey & Jegen 2001; Villacorta, Koestner & Lekes 2003).

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    While the factors that are evaluated and their importance are expected to differ for

    individual consumers, as a group, they are expected to take into consideration some

    common elements. These can include cost, practicality/performance, aesthetics, the

    lifestyle/image associated with some makes/models, social influence and the cars

    environmental credentials like fuel economy/emissions (Griskevicius et al. 2010). And

    finally we can say, this product actually link between consumer behavior and

    environmental quality. All of the things are showing by a framework.

    The framework is given bellow:

    Agreement to purchase a hybrid car (DV)

    Statement 1: Statement 2: Statement 3:

    The cost was the samethat as a traditional gasfueled car. (IDV)

    Tax credits to companiesthat produceenvironmentally safeproducts. (IDV)

    Support legislationprovides tax credits toconsumers. (IDV)

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    2. Statement of the Problem

    Now a days Environmental pollution is great awareness for every country.

    Environmental pollution includes air pollution. The motor vehicles release pollutant airs

    including carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide. To prevent air pollution

    from motor vehicles, USA government introduce Hybrid car which is

    environmentally friendly and cause no air pollution.

    This paper reveals the relationship between consumer behavior and environmental

    quality. The role of consumer behavior is important for improving and protecting

    environmental quality which is essential to sustainable community. The consumer can

    participate various environmental programmers such as signing, joining, supporting, and

    contributing to anti-pollution programs at the community, state and national level.

    Automobile emissions are the single largest contributors (almost 50 percent of personal

    pollution) to several pollutants including carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide.

    The purpose of this research is to add to the body of knowledge on the relationship of

    consumer behavior and environmental quality. It includes a survey of consumers in the

    State of Hawaii that gauges the predisposition of Hawaii residents to purchase a hybrid

    auto and their level of agreement to support legislation that provides tax credits to

    environmentally friendly companies and consumers and increased penalties for polluters.

    Hybrid autos have a combined gasoline and electric engine; familiarity with its use will

    require some adaptation by consumers but the overall sale of Hybrids in the USA is quite

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    low; only 1 percent of the 17 million autos sold in 2004 were Hybrid (Durbin, 2005).

    Hawaii is among the first states in the US to purchase hybrid models from the start. The

    popularity of some hybrid models Hawaii auto dealers have reported difficulty in

    acquiring them and typically charge a premium. Except for the first seven months of

    2007, the sale of hybrid autos in Hawaii has been and continues at a higher rate than on

    the US mainland, around 2 percent as compared to 1 percent of total sales. Sales of

    hybrids and other green vehicles increased significantly in April 2009. Several

    automobile manufacturer realize that hybrids, and especially improved models, are in

    greater demand among new car buyers. President OBAMAs tax deduction for the

    purchaser of hybrid vehicles will help to improve this sector. China also enter hybrid auto

    industry which stimulate a competitive growth. Some company also provides opportunity

    which allows consumers to make the switch to electric cars at a lower initial cost and to

    plug into an oil-free power grid. But the charging stations are intended only to top off

    the batterys charge during trips. Full charging would likely be done at the drivers

    residence, which would require electricity traditionally produced by burning oil. The

    governments growing interest in alternative-energy transportation. In 2008, Obamas

    transition team, Mayor Mufi Hannemann proposed the purchase of 100 new hybrid buses

    the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) began a six-month trial of using hybrid vehicles.

    The department is evaluating six Toyota Camry hybrids for performance and cost

    savings. Officers who drive the vehicles provide weekly reports on their performance.

    Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, continued use of hybrid vehicles by the citys The Bus

    and Handi-Van services, and the Better Place model are just a few examples of the state

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    and county commitment to improve Hawaiis environmental quality. This research on the

    role of Hawaii consumers and its relation to adapting to alternative-energy transportation

    represented by the hybrid auto was initiated. Hawaii consumers are aware of the need to

    improve environmental quality and support government intervention through

    environmentally friendly legislation that provides tax credits for producers and

    consumers of hybrid autos and other related products, and increased penalties for

    polluters.

    In our country, we have to increase the awareness of environmental pollution, the after

    effect of pollution. Our contribution for preventing air pollution in several ways such as

    to import hybrid car which is environmentally friendly .and also motivate people to buy

    hybrid car.

    3. Purpose of the Study

    The importance of this whole study is to make relationship between consumer

    behavior and environment quality with each other by producing hybrid car. Consumer

    behavior towards the environment is really necessary to maintain the quality of

    environment. Consumer choices have a huge impact on the environment; others are of

    negligible importance. To those of us who care about our quality of life and what is

    happening to the earth, this is a vastly important issue.

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    Firstly, the purpose of the study which is on Consumer Behavior and Environment

    Quality that is based on both Bangladesh and global perspective. Although

    consumers do appear to be identifying small and large changes they can make in their

    lives to be sensitive to the environment and engaging even in activities that require

    moderate investments of their time and energy.

    Therefore, this study is to add to the body of knowledge on relationship between

    consumer behavior and environment quality.

    In this article, the agreement is to purchase a hybrid car which is a eco-friendly car

    thus it can run by both gasoline and electric engine which can actually be very handy

    for both Bangladesh and global environment for the consumer as well.

    However, the cost of hybrid car is same as the traditional gas fueled car so again any

    consumer can easily buy it with the same money like traditional cars because they

    dont need to pay any extra money for hybrid car. Therefore, any kind of consumer

    can afford it easily moreover, these kinds of cars have a huge impact on environment

    because these cars do not pollute environment like regular cars. On the other hand,

    tax is related to the price of car therefore, if government imposes more tax on these

    companies that produce environmentally safe products then it will decrease the

    consumer demand of buying those kinds of cars and products. Again, buying hybrid

    car will lead to consumer to those laws that support the consumer.

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    Lastly, for the improvement of environment quality consumers need to adapt

    environment friendly products and alternative-energy transportation which is

    represented by hybrid car. In addition, consumer should support government

    intervention through eco-friendly legislation that provides tax credits for producers

    and consumers of hybrid autos and other related products. Thus, this study will help

    to generate hypotheses about consumer behavior which can be helpful in further

    research.

    4. Review of Literature

    i. Independent Variables (IV)

    Agreement to purchase a hybrid car:

    1) The cost was the same as a traditional gas fueled car.

    2) Tax credits to companies that produce environmentally safe products.

    3) Support legislation that provides tax credits to consumers.

    ii. Agreement to purchase a hybrid car (DV)

    Regardless of age and gender, respondents agreed that they would purchase a hybrid

    car if the cost was the same as a traditional gas fueled car. There were significant

    correlations between agreement to purchase a hybrid car and agreement to support

    legislation that provides tax credits to consumers who purchased a hybrid car and

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    other environmentally safe products, tax credits to companies that produce

    environmentally safe products and penalties for government agencies, Private

    organizations and individuals are who pollute the environment.

    The law forbids taxpayers from buying a new hybrid vehicle with the intention

    of reselling the car. The taxpayer must purchase the hybrid car or truck with the firm

    intention of using the vehicle personally. Therefore, I would caution against re-selling

    the car or giving the car as a gift. Here's what I suggest you do instead.

    The taxpayer with the highest regular tax liability should purchase a qualifying

    alternative fuel car or truck. The taxpayer would be the owner of the car, would

    register the car in his or her own name, and would be responsible for insurance,

    maintenance, and other car ownership responsibilities. But the taxpayer would allow

    you to use the car, as needed, for free.

    For example, Sarah wants to buy a new hybrid car, but she can use only $1,500 of the

    estimated $3,000 alternative motor vehicle tax credit. Her brother Steven has a

    substantial tax liability and can take advantage of the full amount of the alternative

    motor vehicle tax credit. Steven should purchase the hybrid car for his own personal

    use, but allow Sarah to borrow the car as she needs it. Under no circumstances should

    Steven sell or give the car to Sarah.

    The tax law might allow a taxpayer to lease a qualifying vehicle. The lease would

    have to be for a period of time not less than the "entire economic life of the vehicle."

    For example, Steven (from the example above) might write up a lease contract in

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    which he leases to Sarah the hybrid car "for the entire economic life of the vehicle."

    Under such a long-term lease agreement, Steven would retain full ownership of the

    hybrid car, and Sarah would only be leasing it. However (and this is a big however), I

    would caution you to wait until the IRS releases regulations to interpret this new tax

    law before entering into such an arrangement, just to make sure you are fully eligible

    to take advantage of the alternative motor vehicle tax credit. When I suggested this

    strategy to CCH federal tax analyst Mark Luscombe, he responded, "Maybe we will

    just have to wait for the [IRS] regulations to clarify this." I agree. (Note: last I

    checked, the IRS has not issued regulations for the alternative motor vehicle credit.)

    iii. Recapture: Penalty for Selling Hybrid Car Early

    The new law for the alternative motor vehicle tax credit requires taxpayers to

    recapture their hybrid tax credit if they re-sell their hybrid car or truck. Further details

    will be provided by the IRS when they issue regulations to interpret and implement

    this new tax law. For now, I would advise against selling, leasing, or giving hybrid

    cars away until we find out how long you have to keep the car. Kedall (1938; Abdi

    (2007), (Tsai, 2009).

    iv. The cost was the same as a traditional gas fueled

    car (IV)

    Agreement to purchase a hybrid automobile that is environmentally friendly if it cost

    the same as the gas-fueled automobile and their agreement to support legislation that

    gives tax credits to companies that produce products that are safe for the environment

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    and consumers who purchase products that are environmentally safe for the

    community, such as hybrid automobiles, and increases in penalties for government

    agencies, private organizations and individuals who pollute the environment. Sources:

    Kedall (1938; Abdi (2007).

    An alternative fuel vehicle is a vehicle that runs on a fuel other than "traditional"

    petroleum fuels (petrol ordiesel); and also refers to any technology of powering an

    engine that does not involve solely petroleum (e.g. electric car, hybrid electric

    vehicles, solar powered). Because of a combination of factors, such as environmental

    concerns, high oil prices and the potential for peak oil, development of cleaner

    alternative fuels and advanced power systems for vehicles has become a high priority

    for many governments and vehicle manufacturers around the world.

    Hybrid electric vehicles such as the Toyota Prius are not actually alternative fuel

    vehicles, but through advanced technologies in the electric battery and

    motor/generator, they make a more efficient use of petroleum fuel.[1] Other research

    and development efforts in alternative forms of power focus on developing all-

    electric and fuel cell vehicles, and even the stored energy of compressed air.

    Air engine

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    General Motors EV1 electric car.

    Battery electric vehicles (BEVs), also known as all-electric vehicles (AEVs), are

    electric vehicles whose main energy storage is in the chemical energy of batteries.

    BEVs are the most common form of what is defined by the California Air Resources

    Board (CARB) as zero emission vehicle (ZEV) because they produce no tailpipe

    emissions at the point of operation. The electrical energy carried onboard a BEV to

    power the motors is obtained from a variety of battery chemistries arranged into

    battery packs. For additional range genset trailers or pusher trailers are sometimes

    used, forming a type of hybrid vehicle. Batteries used in electric vehicles include

    "flooded" lead-acid, absorbed glass mat, NiCd, nickel metal hydride, Li-ion, Li-poly

    and zinc-air batteries.

    Attempts at building viable, modern battery-powered electric vehicles began in the

    1950s with the introduction of the first modern (transistorcontrolled) electric car - the

    Henney Kilowatt, even though the concept was out in the market since 1890. Despite

    the poor sales of the early battery-powered vehicles, development of various battery-

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    powered vehicles continued through the mids 1990s, with such models as the General

    Motors EV1 and the Toyota RAV4 EV.

    The 2011Nissan Leafwas introduced in Japan and the U.S. in December 2010, and

    in several European countries in early 2011.

    Battery powered cars have primarily used lead-acid batteries and NiMH batteries.

    Lead-acid batteries' recharge capacity is considerably reduced if they're discharged

    beyond 75% on a regular basis, making them a less-than-ideal solution. NiMH

    batteries are a better choice, but are considerably more expensive than lead-acid.

    Lithium-ion battery powered vehicles such as the Venturi Fetish and the Tesla

    Roadster have recently demonstrated excellent performance and range, but they

    remain expensive, nevertheless is used in most mass production models launched in

    the late 2000s.

    As of May 2011, several neighborhood electric vehicles, city electric cars and

    highway-capable electric cars are available in several countries, including the Tesla

    Roadster, GEM cars, REVAi, Buddy, Th!nk City, Mitsubishi i MiEV,Nissan Leaf,

    Smart ED, and Wheego Whip LiFe. Due to the premium price of electric cars because

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    of the high cost of the battery pack, several countries and local governments have

    established tax credits and other incentives for early buyers of electric vehicles. Other

    models expected to reach the market between 2011 and 2012 include the CODA

    Sedan, REVA NXR, Renault Fluence Z.E., Ford Focus Electric, Hyundai BlueOn,

    Tesla Model S, and BMW Active E. There are also several pre-production models

    and plug-in conversions of existing models that are currently undergoing field trials

    or are part of demonstration programs including the Mini E, BYD e6, Audi A1 e-tron

    and Volvo C30 DRIVe Electric.

    Solar

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    Nuna solar powered car, which has travelled up to 140km/h (84mph).A solar car is

    an electric vehicle powered by solar energy obtained from solar panels on the car.

    Solar panels cannot currently be used to directly supply a car with a suitable amount

    of power at this time, but they can be used to extend the range of electric vehicles.

    They are raced in competitions such as the World Solar Challenge and the North

    American Solar Challenge. These events are often sponsored by Government

    agencies such as the United States Department of Energy keen to promote the

    development ofalternative energy technology such as solar cells and electric vehicles.

    Such challenges are often entered by universities to develop their students

    engineering and technological skills as well as motor vehicle manufacturers such as

    GM and Honda.

    Trev's battery lasts over 250,000 kilometers

    The North American Solar Challenge is a solar car race across North America.

    Originally called Sunrayce, organized and sponsored by General Motors in 1990, it

    was renamed American Solar Challenge in 2001, sponsored by the United States

    Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Teams from

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    universities in the United States and Canada compete in a long distance test of

    endurance as well as efficiency, driving thousands of miles on regular highways.

    Nuna is the name of a series of manned solar powered vehicles that won the World

    solar challenge in Australia three times in a row, in 2001 (Nuna 1 or just Nuna), 2003

    (Nuna 2) and 2005 (Nuna 3). The Nunas are built by students of the Delft University

    of Technology.

    The World solar challenge is a solar powered car race over 3,021 kilometres

    (1,877 mi) through central Australia from Darwin to Adelaide. The race attracts teams

    from around the world, most of which are fielded by universities or corporations

    although some are fielded by high schools.

    Trev (two-seater renewable energy vehicle) was designed by the staff and students at

    the University of South Australia. Trev was first displayed at the 2005 World Solar

    Challenge as the concept of a low-mass, efficient commuter car. With 3 wheels and a

    mass of about 300 kg, the prototype car had maximum speed of 120 km/h and

    acceleration of 0100 km/h in about 10 seconds. The running cost of Trev is

    projected to be less than 1/10 of the running cost of a small petrol car.

    Tax credits to companies that produce environmentally safe products (IV):

    It is in the context of this commitment to improve environmental quality that this

    research on the role of Hawaii consumers and its relation to adapting to alternative-

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    energy transportation represented by the hybrid auto was initiated. While exploratory,

    the results of the research suggest that Hawaii consumers are aware of the need to

    improve environmental quality and support government intervention through

    environmentally friendly legislation that provides tax credits for producers and

    consumers of hybrid autos and other related products, and increased penalties for

    polluters. (Durbin, 2005).

    Should Your Janitorial Company Use Environmentally Friendly

    Cleaning Products?

    Why the Demand for Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products and

    Services?

    a) Becoming LEED certified is good business.LEED (Leadership in Energy and

    Environmental Design) is a program that has recently gained momentum in

    building practices throughout the United States. Developed by the U.S. Green

    Building Council, it establishes standards for sustainable buildings. It also strives

    to promote integrated, whole-building design practices and recognizes

    environmental leadership in the building industry. LEED certified buildings enjoy

    government incentives, marketing benefits and increased property value.

    Buildings that apply for certification earn LEED points for using environmentally

    friendly cleaning products and practices.

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    If you don't become LEED certified, you could soon face tough competition. The

    number of buildings constructed to LEED standards, as well as those gaining

    LEED-EBOM (Existing Building: Operations & Maintenance) certification,

    continues to grow. As of February 2009, more than 2000 projects have received

    LEED certification, with nearly 18,000 more registered to become certified.

    b) Environmentally friendly cleaning creates healthier surroundings.

    Environmentally friendly cleaning products help improve indoor air quality and

    reduce the health problems that traditional products cause. Building occupants,

    visitors and janitorial staff experience fewer incidents of skin, eye and respiratory

    irritations or burns; allergies; multiple-chemical sensitivities; headaches; nausea

    or other gastrointestinal ailments; poisoning; cancer; reproductive hazards and/or

    damage to internal organs.

    c) Healthier environments increase productivity and marketability. Healthier

    employees mean happier employees. Statistics show increased worker

    satisfaction, improved morale, reduced absenteeism, and increased productivity

    and efficiency. Employees and customers appreciate knowing that green practices

    and environmentally friendly cleaning products are used in the building. Going

    green helps you market your business as a socially conscious one.

    d) Green cleaning helps the earth.Implementing a green program can reduce

    the negative effect your cleaning and sanitary operations have on the

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    environment. Using environmentally friendly cleaning products in the right

    manner helps decrease air pollution, water pollution, ozone depletion and global

    climate change. Green practices also promote recycling, reduce the use of raw

    materials and minimize toxic products requiring disposal.

    e) Environmentally friendly cleaning reduces costs. Janitorial companies who

    are well-trained on environmentally friendly cleaning practices and products can

    positively impact the facility's budget. An effective program can reduce costs to

    building management, tenants, and/or the janitorial company, including costs

    associated with sick leave, health care, productivity loss and litigation. In

    addition, environmentally friendly cleaning practitioners use energy-efficient

    equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaners) and perform preventative maintenance to

    reduce future expenses. The actual cost of environmentally friendly cleaning

    products has become more competitive with the price of conventional

    counterparts, especially when other factors are considered in determining the true

    cost. For example, a conventional product that is extremely high in alkaline could

    burn a janitor, which would result in additional medical and sick leave costs, and

    these increased operating costs may be passed on to the facility.

    f)Going green increases the safety of the building and protects property values.

    While the crux of using environmentally friendly cleaning products is about reducing

    health risks -- for humans and other living things -- the process provides other

    benefits to the facility. Green procedures, including proper use, storage and disposal

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    who purchase products that are environmentally safe for the community, such as

    hybrid automobiles. Further, all respondents, regardless of age or gender, agreed that

    they would purchase an environmentally friendly automobile if the cost was the same

    as a traditional gas-fueled car. Olander, F. and Thogersen, J. (1995).

    ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute had announced its

    support of legislation from Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT)

    and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) that provides consumers with a 25% tax credit

    towards the purchase of alternative energy powered lawn, garden, and forestry power

    equipment.

    According to theLeahy, Sanders andWelch offices, this "tax credit to purchase clean

    lawn and garden equipment would give Americans a powerful incentive to operate

    clean, alternative energy power equipment that will reduce our dependence on

    imported oil."

    Outdoor power equipment manufacturers currently offer a wide range of alternative

    energy powered equipment from battery, electric, hybrids, propane and solar to

    compressed natural gas and diesel.

    At the same time, gasoline-powered equipment uses the latest technologies to produce

    the cleanest, lowest-emission products ever and is fully regulated by the EPA. The

    agency began regulating outdoor power equipment emissions with its Phase I in 1997,

    followed by Phase II in 2002. In August, 2008 EPA announced its Phase III emissions

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    regulations for outdoor power equipment. Once fully implemented, the outdoor power

    equipment industry will have reduced emissions by 95% in just 15 years since it first

    became regulated.

    "We are pleased to support this new tax credit that truly incentivizes consumers to

    seek out a range of alternative energy sources when operating outdoor power

    equipment," said Kris Kiser, OPEI executive vice president. "Our members are

    responding to stated public policy that aims for energy independence with innovative,

    technology-driven product."

    Product purchases that qualify for the 25% tax credit include equipment that:

    is powered by a motor drawing current from solar, electricity, or rechargeable or

    Replacement batteries,

    has a hybrid-electric drive train and/or cutting system powered by a generator or

    electrical storage device combined with a small engine, or

    is powered by alternative power sources and regulated by the Environmental

    Protection Agency. Wilson, C. (2008).

    ii. Link between dependent variable and statement 1

    independent variable:

    Regardless of age and gender, respondents agreed that they would purchase a hybrid

    car if the cost was the same as a traditional gas fueled car. Significant correlations

    between the respondents agreement to purchase a hybrid automobile that is

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    environmentally friendly if it cost the same as the gas-fueled automobile and their

    agreement to support legislation that gives tax credits to companies that produce

    products that are safe for the environment and consumers who purchase products that

    are environmentally safe for the community, such as hybrid automobiles, and

    increases in penalties for government agencies, private organizations and individuals

    who pollute the environment. Sources: Kedall (1938; Abdi (2007).

    iii. Link between dependent variable and statement 2

    independent variable:

    Tax credits to companies that produce environmentally safe products. The overall sale

    of Hybrids in the USA is quite low; only 1 percent of the 17 million autos sold in

    2004 were Hybrid (Durbin, 2005). Analytical Solutions for R.L. Polk & Company

    collect and analyze car data; they maintain that federal and state tax credits have

    given the consumer an incentive to purchase hybrid cars (Durbin, 2005).

    Hawaii is among the first states in the US to purchase hybrid models from the start.

    The Toyota Prius, the most popular hybrid-only model, was the 21st most popular car

    sold in Hawaii in 2006, up from 23rd in 2005. Because of the growing popularity of

    some hybrid models, Hawaii auto dealers have reported difficulty in acquiring them

    and typically charge a premium. Except for the first seven months of 2007, the sale of

    hybrid autos in Hawaii has been and continues at a higher rate than on the US

    mainland, around 2 percent as compared to 1 percent of total sales (Mendoza, 2008).

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    was no significant difference in the respondents level of agreement

    to the questions (Table II). All age groups were in agreement to

    support legislation giving tax credits for purchasing environmentally

    friendly cars. All age groups also agreed with legislation for tax

    credits to companies that produce products that are safe for the

    environment, and tax credits to consumers who purchase products

    that are environmentally safe for the community, such as hybrid

    automobiles. Further, all respondents, regardless of age or gender,

    agreed that they would purchase an environmentally friendly

    automobile if the cost was the same as a traditional gas-fueled car.

    Olander, F. and Thogersen, J. (1995).

    5. Questions and Hypotheses

    In this article there are some dependent and independent variables. All of this

    dependent and independent variables are related to each other.

    Agreement to purchase a hybrid car (DV) is related with The cost was the same as

    a traditional gas fueled car (IV).

    Because of regardless of age and gender, respondents agreed that they would

    purchase a hybrid car if the cost was the same as a traditional gas fueled car.

    Significant correlations between the respondents agreement to purchase a hybrid

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    automobile that is environmentally friendly if it cost the same as the gas-fueled

    automobile and their agreement to support legislation that gives tax credits to

    companies that produce products that are safe for the environment and consumers

    who purchase products that are environmentally safe for the community, such as

    hybrid automobiles, and increases in penalties for government agencies, private

    organizations and individuals who pollute the environment. Sources: Kedall

    (1938; Abdi (2007).

    Agreement to purchase a hybrid car (DV) is related with Tax credits to companies

    that produce environmentally safe products (IV).

    Because of, when a company, which company made environmentally safe

    products get tax credits and discount rate on their product materials the company

    easily can sales their car at a lower price.

    Agreement to purchase a hybrid car (DV) is related with Support legislation that

    provides tax credits to consumers (IV).

    Because of , there were significant correlations between agreement to purchase a hybrid

    car and agreement to support legislation that provides tax credits to consumers who

    purchased a hybrid car and other environmentally safe products. The respondents were

    asked to indicate their level of agreement with the eight questions in Table I. Of the 298

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    responses (85 percent) to the questionnaire, 39 percent was male and 61 percent female.

    The breakdown in ages: 31 percent was 18-26 years old, 21 percent was 27-35, 20

    percent, was 36-45, 23 percent was 46-65, and 5 percent was 66 years and older. The

    purpose of this exploratory survey was to determine the predisposition of Hawaii

    residents, measured in terms of level of agreement, to purchase a hybrid auto, advocate

    for other environmentally friendly products, and support legislation which provides tax

    credits to improve and protect environmental quality, as well as penalties for

    environmental polluters. It is hoped that the results of this exploratory study will help to

    generate hypotheses to be more fully tested by further research. Based on gender, there

    was no significant difference in the respondents level of agreement to the questions

    (Table II). All age groups were in agreement to support legislation giving tax credits for

    purchasing environmentally friendly cars. All age groups also agreed with legislation for

    tax credits to companies that produce products that are safe for the environment, and tax

    credits to consumers who purchase products that are environmentally safe for the

    community, such as hybrid automobiles. Further, all respondents, regardless of age or

    gender, agreed that they would purchase an environmentally friendly automobile if the

    cost was the same as a traditional gas-fueled car. Olander, F. and Thogersen, J. (1995).

    6. The Research Design Methods and Procedures

    A research design is the plan and structure of investigation so conceived as to obtain

    answers to research questions. The plan is the overall scheme or programmed of the

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    research. It includes an outline of what the investigator will do from writing hypotheses

    and their operational implications to the final analysis of data.

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    In this case, for the research design on Consumer Behavior and Environment Quality

    will express both the structure of the research problem-the framework, organization

    or configuration of the relationship among variables of this study and the plan of

    investigation used to obtain empirical evidence on those relationships.

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    A study may be viewed as exploratory or descriptive. The essential distinctions between

    those two options are the degree of structure and the immediate object ofthe study.

    In terms of this research-Consumer Behavior and Environmental Quality is an

    exploratory research. An exploratory study tends toward loose structures with the

    objective of discovering future research tasks. Moreover, exploratory research is to

    develop hypotheses or questions for further research. In addition, through

    exploratory research one can determine the predisposition of some specific residents,

    measured in terms of level of agreement, to purchase a hybrid auto advocate for

    other environmentally friendly products and support legislation which provides tax

    credits to improve and protect environmental quality, as well as penalties for

    environmental polluters. Therefore, it is hoped as a result of this exploratory research

    will help to generate hypotheses to be more fully tested by further research. By using

    exploratory research we can gain the background information of hybrid car therefore

    we can clarity problem and develop hypotheses to establish research priorities, to

    develop question to be answered. The case of doing exploratory research is because

    we do not know much about the problem and needs additional information,

    however,exploratory research is most commonly unstructured. For this, we have the

    primary data canalization and experience surveys, case analysis and projective

    techniques. In addition, researchdesigns are concerned with turning theresearch

    questioninto a testingproject. Thebe s t d e s ig n d e p e n d s o n ones research

    questions. Every design has its positive and negative sides. The research design has

    been considered as a "blueprint" for research, dealing with at least four problems:

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    what questions to study, what data are relevant, what data to collect, and how to

    analyze the results. On the other hand, the process of analysis that is used for this

    research is quantitative research. Quantitativeexperiments all use a standard format,

    with a few minor inter-disciplinary differences, of generating a hypothesis to be

    proved or disproved. This hypothesis must be provable by mathematical

    and statisticalmeans, and is the basis around which the whole experiment is

    designed. Randomization of any study groups is essential, and a control group should

    be included, wherever possible. A sound quantitative design should

    only manipulateone variable at a time, or statisticalanalysis becomes cumbersome.

    Quantitativeresearch design is anexcellent way of finalizing results and proving or

    disproving ah a s n o t c h a n g e d fo r c e n t u r i e s , so i s s t a n d a r d a c r o s s

    hypothesis. The structuremany scientific fields and disciplines. Furthermore, the

    method that is used for this research is SPSS, which is a process of Statistical Pack

    for Social Science. Basically, SPSS is acomputer program used for survey authoring

    and deployment (IBM SPSS Data Collection), datamining (IBM SPSS Modeler),

    text analytics, statistical analysis, and collaboration and deployment (batch and

    automated scoring services).

    a) Sampling :

    Sampling is a process of doing a number of item or part of a larger population to make

    conclusion about the whole population. To design a sample the characteristics of the

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    population it purports to represent. In measurement terms, the sample must be valid.

    Moreover, a sample should be accurate. Therefore, an accurate (unbiased) sample is one

    in which the under estimators offset the over estimators. In survey sampling, weights can

    be applied to the data to adjust for thesample design, particularlystratified

    sampling (blocking).Results from probability theoryand statistical theory are employed

    to guide practice. In business and medical research, sampling is widely used for

    gathering information about a population.

    However, in terms of our sampling it is probability sampling. In a probability

    sampling scheme is one in which every unit in the population has a chance (greater

    than zero) of being selected in the sample, and this probability can be accurately

    determined. The combination of these traits makes it possible to produce unbiased

    estimates of population totals, by weighting sampled units according to their

    probability of selection. Basically, a "sampling unit" is typically thought of as an

    object that has been sampled from a population. In this case, the unit of our sample is

    25 this term is commonly used in opinion polling and sampling. Moreover, every

    sample has a size. It means the number of elements in the obtained sample.

    Therefore, our sample size is 40. For a sample to be useful, it should reflect the

    similarities and differences found in the total group. The main objective of drawing a

    sample is to make inferences about the larger population from the smaller sample.

    According to the law of large numbers, the larger the sample size, the better the

    estimates, or the larger the sample the closer the "true" value of the population is

    approached.

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    b) Instruments :

    A research can not be completed without some questionnaire. A questionnaire is

    a research instrument consisting of a series ofquestions and other prompts for the

    purpose of gathering information from respondents. Although they are often designed

    forstatistical analysis of the responses, this is not always the case. Questionnaires have

    advantages over some other types ofsurveys in that they are cheap, do not require as

    much effort from the questioner as verbal or telephone surveys, and often have

    standardized answers that make it simple to compile data. However, such standardized

    answers may frustrate users. Questionnaires are also sharply limited by the fact that

    respondents must be able to read the questions and respond to them. Thus, for some

    demographic groups conducting a survey by questionnaire may not be practical.

    For this particular research we develop questionnaire based on consumer preferences on

    purchasing and supporting hybrid cars. Therefore, we deliver these questions among

    both male and female from aged 15 to 46+.

    c) Data Collection

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    A semi-structured questionnaire and interview session will be used to collect data.

    The survey-questionnaire design to part will intend to acquire the demographic

    profile of the respondents. In our respondent 25 persons are involved in our

    assignment. The purpose of the set of attitude statements is to determine the level

    of agreement or disagreement using a five-point like scale.

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    d) Data Analysis (SPSS)

    IBMis providing Business Research software with the SPSS. We are using this

    software for our data analysis for our assignment. Its very effective and attractive

    to do easily analysis and its clearly understanding and helping for decision

    making easier.

    ReliabilityWarnings

    The space saver method is used. That is, the covariance matrix is not calculated orused in the analysis.

    Case Processing Summary

    N %

    Cases Valid 25 100.0

    Excluded(a)

    0 .0

    Total 25 100.0

    a Listwise deletion based on all variables in the procedure.

    Reliability Statistics

    Cronbach'sAlpha N of Items

    .749 8

    DescriptivesDescriptive Statistics

    N Minimum Maximum Mean Std. Deviation

    Q1 25 2 6 3.76 1.091

    Q2 25 2 6 4.28 .980

    Q3 25 2 6 4.40 .913

    Q4 25 3 6 4.88 .971

    Q5 25 2 6 4.52 1.005

    Q6 25 3 6 4.56 .821

    Q7 25 3 6 4.40 .866

    Q8 25 2 6 4.68 1.108

    Valid N (listwise) 25

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    Correlation:

    .

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    Regression

    Model Summary

    Model R R Square

    Adjusted R

    Square

    Std. Error of

    the Estimate1 .984(a) .968 .964 .11167

    a Predictors: (Constant), cost, tax_incn, lagisl

    Variables Entered/Removed(b)

    ModelVariablesEntered

    VariablesRemoved Method

    1 cost,tax_incn,lagisl(a)

    . Enter

    a All requested variables entered.b Dependent Variable: agr_pur

    ANOVA(b)

    ModelSum ofSquares df Mean Square F Sig.

    1 Regression

    7.992 3 2.664 213.621 .000(a)

    Residual .262 21 .012

    Total 8.254 24

    a Predictors: (Constant), cost, tax_incn, lagislb Dependent Variable: agr_pur

    Coefficients(a)

    Model

    UnstandardizedCoefficients

    StandardizedCoefficients

    t Sig.B Std. Error Beta

    1 (Constant)

    -.009 .199 -.043 .966

    tax_incn .304 .037 .347 8.254 .000

    lagisl .426 .037 .550 11.509 .000

    cost .273 .036 .388 7.626 .000

    a Dependent Variable: agr_pur

    OnewayANOVA

    agr_pur

    Sum ofSquares df Mean Square F Sig.

    Between Groups 5.428 15 .362 1.153 .428

    Within Groups 2.826 9 .314

    Total 8.254 24

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    T-Test

    Group Statistics

    Independent Samples Test

    7. Limitations:

    The web sites we gone through do not provide all the relative information

    Due to lack of time.

    8. References

    SEX N Mean Std. Deviation Std. ErrorMean

    agr_pur Famale 7 4.2500 .65352 .24701

    Male 18 4.5069 .56143 .13233

    Levene's Testfor Equality of

    Variances t-test for Equality of Means

    F Sig. t df Sig. (2-tailed)

    MeanDifferen

    ce

    Std.ErrorDifferen

    ce

    95% Confidence

    Interval of theDifference

    Lower Upper

    agr_pur Equalvariancesassumed

    .468 .501 -.983 23 .336 -.25694 .26140-.7977

    0.28381

    Equalvariances notassumed -.917 9.658 .382 -.25694 .28022

    -.88433

    .37044

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