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UC Davis, ITDP study suggests global shift to public transport, NMT and away from cars could save $100T through 2050 and cut GHGs

Green Car Congress

The study found that the High Shift scenario could save more than $100 trillion in public and private capital and operating costs of urban transportation between now and 2050 compared to the baseline scenario. Overall, the total costs of the baseline between 2010-2050 are roughly $500 trillion ($200T in OECD and $300T in non-OECD countries).

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Taking another look at methanol as an alternative transportation fuel for the US

Green Car Congress

It is a high octane fuel with combustion characteristics that allow engines specifically designed for methanol fuel to match the best efficiencies of diesels while meeting current pollutant emission regulations. Produced from renewable biomass, methanol is an attractive green house gas reduction transportation fuel option in the longer term.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

There needs to be a massive uptake in active and public transport, as well as the provision of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), changes to urban development, and the way we work. Affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable transport choices should be available for all New Zealanders. Vans: 147 g CO2/km.

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