We will conduct a special seminar, in which Prof. Saksith Chalermpong (Chulalongkorn University) is invited to give a talk about electric motorcycles in Bangkok. This event is held in a hybrid style from 9:30am-11:00am (Japan Standard Time), November 13th (Wednesday), 2024.

We hope you will join us for the event and engage in this important conversation. The details are shown as follows. Thank you.

[The 15th UTokyoIPL-CUTI Special Seminar]

1) Time and day: 9:30am-11:00am (Japan Standard Time), November 13th (Wednesday), 2024

2) Place: Seminar room of International Project Lab, Department of Civil Engineering, UTokyo (3rd floor of Engineering Building No.11, Hongo Campus, UTokyo) and Zoom meeting room (https://u-tokyo-ac-jp.zoom.us/j/82526455613?pwd=anzCIUMZj9v7hIybPoYbhW1GgLlV0e.1, Meeting ID: 825 2645 5613, Passcode: 589918)

3) Presentation

– Presenter: Prof. Saksith Chalermpong (Chulalongkorn University)

– Title: Factors Influencing the Decision to Switch to Electric Motorcycles Among Various Motorcycle Driver Profiles in Bangkok

– Abstract: Carbon emissions, a major driver of climate change, represent a critical global challenge, with significant contributions from the transportation sector. To reduce carbon emissions from this sector, many countries have actively promoted the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as alternatives to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. This study investigates the potential of electric motorcycles (EMs) to address these challenges in Bangkok, Thailand. By analyzing stated preference survey data through a binary logit model, we examined preferences among different types of motorcyclists, including traditional motorcycle taxi drivers, app-based motorcycle taxi drivers, and private motorcycle owners. Our analysis considered factors such as purchase price, maintenance cost, operational cost efficiency, and driving range. The findings indicate that socio-demographic attributes, driving behavior, and motorcycle usage significantly influence the likelihood of switching to EMs. Notably, app-based motorcycle taxi drivers are 17.5% less likely to switch to EMs compared to private motorcycle owners, while traditional motorcycle taxi drivers show no significant difference in switching likelihood. This study emphasizes the importance of targeted policies and incentives to foster EM adoption, offering valuable insights for policymakers and manufacturers aiming to enhance sustainable transportation in Bangkok and comparable regions in the global south.

4) Short bio of presenter

Saksith Chalermpong is Professor in Civil Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, where he teaches transportation engineering, planning, and policy. He also serves as Deputy Director of Chulalongkorn University Transportation Institute. His research interests include urban mobility, public and informal transportation, and sustainable transportation. He has published extensively in the field of transportation and has provided expert advice on important public issues to several government agencies in Thailand, including Department of Land Transport, Office of Transport Planning and Policy, and Bangkok Mass Transit Authority. Dr. Chalermpong received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Chulalongkorn University, his master’s degree from MIT, and his doctoral degree from UC Irvine, both in the field of transportation.

5) Charge: free

6) Language: English only

7) Participation: Please contact Ms Tomoko Samukawa (samukawa@ip.civil.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp) for joining this seminar, but you can join the seminar even without pre-registration.