Affiliation:
1. AVV English Medium College, Management
2. Department of Commerce, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
3. SASCMA English Medium Commerce College, Surat. (Accountancy)
Abstract
Transport needs are becoming more dynamic in nature. The change in nature and buying power of individuals and businesses has augmented the bar in the usage of various means of transportation. Despite, the quick rise in manufacturing of multiple alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) handful of review studies are studied in the said area of AFV. This study has tried to combine the studies from 1998 to 2021. An integrative method of review along with the TCCM (Theory, Context, Characteristics, and Methods) model was cast to undertake the study. The current study identified the various models of alternative fuel vehicles discussed in the initial part of the study. Within TCCM; Theory discussed various models that were apportioned in earlier studies; Context depicted sites of studies; Characteristics discussed various themes such as Eco-friendliness, Economical aspects, Health Impact, National security, and Battery Storage; whereas, Method discussed the sources of data, method of selection of earlier studies and its descriptive statistics. The study lastly concluded holistically and throws light on constraints for the further advancement of the AFV market globally, especially in developing countries.