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ITS-Davis study finds social influence a key element in transitioning to more sustainable transportation such as PHEVs

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Research from the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California at Davis (ITS-Davis) suggests it will take more than a reasonable price and good information to get consumers to make more sustainable transportation choices, such as the purchase of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Reflexivity.

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GM, SJTU wrap up EN-V 2.0 vehicle sharing pilot program; learnings to be shared with Maven

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vehicle sharing pilot program ( earlier post ) launched by General Motors and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) recently concluded after two years’ operation in a real-world environment. GM regards car sharing as an important building block for future personal mobility. The Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 The EN-V 2.0

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ABI Research: global V2V penetration into new vehicles to rise to 70% by 2027

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With multiple trials taking place or planned in the US, Europe, Japan, and Australia and overall awareness about the benefits of cooperative systems increasing, 2013 is clearly a pivotal year for the future of V2X and the use of reserved DRSC spectrum in particular.

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ABI Research: global V2V penetration into new vehicles to rise to 70% by 2027

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With multiple trials taking place or planned in the US, Europe, Japan, and Australia and overall awareness about the benefits of cooperative systems increasing, 2013 is clearly a pivotal year for the future of V2X and the use of reserved DRSC spectrum in particular.

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

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option towards transition to renewable methanol for sustainable transportation. The resulting transportation system could then be. of cellulosic ethanol be realized in the future. The optimal approaches are different in different countries and in different markets. use could be developed. —Bromberg and Cheng.

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Elektromotive selected to trial electric smart

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The information will be evaluated by smart as it moves towards small series production of the smart electric drive in 2010. To be working with a major manufacturer like smart also enables us to have an input into how future EVs will operate, especially in terms of battery performance.”.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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We encourage New Zealand to be ambitious when setting future emissions standards from 2025. 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. Less travel and mode shift are essential. E-bikes / e-scooters .

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