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Potential Of End Of Life Vehicles Directive Implementation In Thai Automotive Industry, Sayam Aroonsrimorakot, Sirirat Akaraj

Applied Environmental Research

The objectives of this research were to study the potential of end of life vehicles (ELV) directive implementation in Thai Automotive Industry in Thailand. This research was divided into 2 parts; a survey research using questionnaire with 113 Thai automotive entrepreneurs, qualitative research using indepth interview with relevant persons related to automotive industry. The results indicated that Thai Automotive entrepreneurs had impacts from the ELV directive at a medium level, the average score was 2.94. The readiness for undertaking ELV directive was at medium level, the average score was 3.22. Problems and obstacles in implementing ELV directive were knowledge and …