Abstract:
This study assessed the perception of stakeholder and influence of technological investment on adoption of Natural Gas Vehicles in Tanzania. The study employed both primary and secondary data. The primary data were collected through a questionnaire and interview. while secondary data was obtained from various sources magazines, relevant reports, publications, and other documents like files and office records. Quantitative data collected through questionnaire was analyzed using descriptive statistics with aid of Microsoft Excel. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. Findings of the study show that the existing filling stations are not enough to support the adoption of NGVs, investment in technology regarding NGVs is required to support its adoption. This is because the dependence of consumers on suppliers is based on the number of suppliers on the market. The study concludes that the investment in new technical skills, training on safety measures and the availability of new technical information are important factors in stimulating the adoption of NGVs in the country.
