ASAP conducted an energy survey of over 2,000 Nassau County, New York residences (door-to-door, convenience sample), conducted from Spring 2010 to Fall 2011.
Conclusions: The general impression is that respondents believe the U.S. has large oil resources but is not producing them. Over 90% of
respondents have not thought seriously about purchasing hybrid or electric vehicles. In other words, while people express dissatisfaction with $4/gallon
gasoline, they do not express any sense of urgency.
Table. Survey Questions and Responses:
Q1. In your opinion, how big of a problem is U.S. dependence on foreign oil?
| Big Problem |
Medium Problem |
Small Problem |
No Problem |
Not Sure |
| 90% | 8% | 1% | 0% | 1% |
Q2. In your opinion, by how much should the U.S. reduce oil imports by 2020?
| More than 50% |
50% |
Less Than 50% |
Not Sure |
| 41% | 44% | 8% | 8% |
Q3. In your opinion, does the U.S. have sufficient domestic oil resources to reduce oil imports by more than 50%?
| Yes |
No |
Not Sure |
| 47% | 21% | 32% |
Q4. In your opinion, will electric cars play an important role in reducing oil imports?
Q5. Which type of electric car do you think you would prefer?
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| Battery Electric |
Fuel Cell Electric |
Not Sure |
| 13% | 39% | 48% |
Age:
| Under 30 |
30-50 |
Over 50 |
| 4% | 57% | 39% |
Sex:
Notes:
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Under the question Q5 was an explanatory note that stated there are concerns about battery cost, battery life, and battery recharging time on
long trips for battery electric vehicles. For fuel cell vehicles the explanatory note stated that fuel cell vehicles require going to a filling station
every 200-250 miles and filling up with hydrogen.