[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/survey-reveals-greener-attitudes-post-lockdown\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/survey-reveals-greener-attitudes-post-lockdown\/","headline":"Survey Reveals ‘Greener’ Attitudes","name":"Survey Reveals ‘Greener’ Attitudes","description":"Auto Trader study suggests we\u2019re more green-minded and more likely to buy an EV than ever. Has the pandemic made us more eco-conscious? Well, a study from Auto Trader seems to suggest so. Over various lockdowns spanning the last year, we\u2019ve heard a fair amount of news on how the Earth has actually benefited from our dormant period. Factories were closed or significantly reduced production, pollution from traffic, cruise ships and passenger planes was virtually eliminated and our general consumption […]","datePublished":"2021-04-30","dateModified":"2021-04-30","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Survey-Reveals-Greener-Attitudes-Post-Lockdown-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Survey-Reveals-Greener-Attitudes-Post-Lockdown-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/survey-reveals-greener-attitudes-post-lockdown\/","about":["BLOG","ELECTRIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":480,"keywords":["electric cars","Green","sustainable"],"articleBody":"Auto Trader study suggests we\u2019re more green-minded and more likely to buy an EV than ever.Has the pandemic made us more eco-conscious? Well, a study from Auto Trader seems to suggest so.Over various lockdowns spanning the last year, we\u2019ve heard a fair amount of news on how the Earth has actually benefited from our dormant period. Factories were closed or significantly reduced production, pollution from traffic, cruise ships and passenger planes was virtually eliminated and our general consumption of all things saw a net decrease.Experiencing such a drastic change in lifestyle and the way we consume things has perhaps lead to a reflection on how we treat the planet we live on and a survey from Auto Trader has apparently seen results that reinforce that idea.Around 2,000 Brits were surveyed and each was asked if they would consider taking up various sustainable behaviours such as cutting down on meat consumption and flying less. Even though saying you\u2019ll do something is very different from actually doing it, the results still suggest that a lot of people are interested in being \u2018greener\u2019.For instance, Auto Trader found that around two thirds (63%) of people surveyed were focussing on leading a more sustainable lifestyle. Roughly one in five (21%) say they are planning to ditch their combustion engine car for an electric car or alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) and around 60% of people who don\u2019t currently own an EV or AFV think they will do in the next 5 years.Moving onto food consumption, 30% of those surveyed also said they are planning to eat less meat and 29% said they would consider growing their own produce. About a quarter (24%) said they would try to fly less in the future, 37% plan on going paperless and 31% will use more renewable energy.Commenting on the adoption of electric vehicles, Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Auto Trader said:\u201cThe imposed extra time at home has meant potential car buyers have had more time to do their research on electric and debunk myths, particularly around range anxiety. Additionally, not being able to spend on holidays and other big purchases means some have more disposable income, making the price point more palatable despite the government\u2019s recent cuts to electric grants.\u201cAs we near the end of lockdown we predict that this trend will continue as the environment and overall sustainability remains high on the public agenda. The range of new electric cars on our site has risen by 74% since 2019 and with more car brands releasing electric vehicle models, higher competition among brands is likely to lead to greater accessibility.\u201dAs reports of wildlife rejuvenating and air quality rising over the past year, perhaps Brits have become more environmentally aware over lockdown. Let us know what you think, in the comments.If you enjoyed this, you may also like: \u2018Can Porsche\u2019s Synthetic Fuel Save Combustion Cars?\u2019"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Survey Reveals ‘Greener’ Attitudes","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/survey-reveals-greener-attitudes-post-lockdown\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]