What is the purpose of this study?
This study aims to understand communities’ perceptions of the dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) testbed project along US-231/US-52. In addition, the level of understanding of electric vehicle (EV) technologies and different electric vehicle charging technologies will be captured. Specifically, we aim to collect information about the basic knowledge of electric vehicles and charging alternatives and the perceptions of local communities towards the role of electric vehicles in improving environmental and social issues. Finally, local communities’ perception towards the project and construction phase itself will be captured. You are being asked to participate in this survey because you are an adult living in the Greater Lafayette area. Your perceptions and opinions regarding electric vehicles and charging infrastructure are valuable.

What will I do if I choose to be in this study?
If you choose to participate in this study, you will be asked to answer questions related to your perceptions about electric vehicles, charging alternatives, and the DWPT testbed project along US-231/US-52, and some basic demographic information.

How long will the survey take?
The survey consists of four sections and it will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

What are the possible risks or discomforts?
The risks of participating are minimal and no greater than those encountered in everyday activities. However, if you have distressing feelings after completing this questionnaire and feel that you may need to talk with someone, you can contact the national crisis hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

Will information about me and my participation be kept confidential?
This study is funded by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). The project's research records may be reviewed by departments at Purdue University responsible for regulatory and research oversight. Your responses and participation are completely anonymous and any information you provide will be confidential. Only Professor Konstantina Gkritza, Ph.D., undergraduate research assistant Ben O’Brien, graduate research assistant Chiara Cervini, and Professor Rosalee Clawson, Ph.D., will have access to the data. The data will be non-identifiable. All data from the surveys will be coded and entered into a computerized data file that will be stored in password protected folders in computers accessible only to the research study personnel.

What are my rights if I take part in this study?
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. You may choose not to participate or, if you agree to participate, you can withdraw your participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.

Are there any potential benefits?
Although you will not directly benefit from this study, your participation in this study will help address critical research questions about electric vehicle perceptions/charging behavior and the DWPT testbed, which will inform and guide the Indiana Department of Transportation’s decisions about electric vehicle and charging infrastructure. Findings from this study will be published in the form of technical reports and journal articles, which will be accessible to the general public.

Will I receive payment or other incentive? Who can I contact if I have questions about the study?
If you have questions, comments, or concerns about this project, you can talk to one of the researchers. Please contact Konstantina Gkritza, Ph.D. at nadia@purdue.edu.

To report via Purdue’s Hotline see www.purdue.edu/hotline

If you have questions about your rights while taking part in the study or have concerns about the treatment of research participants, please call the Human Research Protection Program at (765) 494-5942, email (irb@purdue.edu), or write to:
Human Research Protection Program - Purdue University
Ernest C. Young Hall, 10th floor - Room 1032
155 S. Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114

Documentation of Informed Consent
I have had the opportunity to read this consent form and have the research study explained. I have had the opportunity to ask questions about the research study, and my questions have been answered. I am prepared to participate in the research study described above.
Please print this Information Sheet for your records