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MIT study says combustion emissions cause ~200,000 premature deaths/year in US; vehicles and power generation top sources

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Barrett says that a person who dies from an air pollution-related cause typically dies about a decade earlier than he or she otherwise might have. The researchers collected data from the year 2005, the most recent data available at the time of the study. —Caiazzo et al.

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Flying first class on a single domestic round trip can contribute more greenhouse gas emissions than a year of driving

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First, very long flights tend to provide more passenger space (even flying economy class), resulting in fewer passengers per available space. There are two likely reasons for the increase in emissions per passenger mile for very long flights. The above data are for flying economy class.

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Rivian retail space opens in Atlanta’s Ponce City Market

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A new Rivian retail space opens in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 20. Hop off the Beltline and explore our space in Atlanta. This is your chance to meet our electric adventure vehicles in person, kick the tires, maybe even get behind the wheel. We can’t wait to show you around,” said Rivian about its new Atlanta location.

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ARPA-E to award $14.5M to 5 projects to reduce energy use for transportation

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TRANSNET project teams will design and test new network optimization approaches, coupled with novel transportation and mobility simulations, to improve the energy efficiency of personal transportation. To construct the system model, project teams will use data that can be measured and obtained from currently available sources.

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Ford Dynamic Shuttle Service moves from experiment to pilot, providing point-to-point shuttle rides for employees

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A mobile-friendly Web portal and smartphone application will be available to riders next quarter. Customer findings shaped the best vehicle height for easy on-boarding and off-boarding, as well as rider-requested amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, USB charging ports for each seat and personal storage space.

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

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The 25 experiments address four global megatrends—explosive population growth; an expanding middle class; air quality and public health concerns; and changing customer attitudes and priorities—challenging today’s transportation model and limiting personal mobility, especially in urban areas. Remote Repositioning, Atlanta.

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Waymo leads robotaxi industry, at least for now

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The company also intends to expand to Austin, Atlanta, and even internationally into Tokyo, as noted in a CNBC report. However, GM has noted that it will now focus on the development of personal autonomous vehicles instead of robotaxis. The Market Dynamics: The global ride-sharing market, estimated at $123.08