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Machine learning PODA model projects the impact of COVID-19 on US motor gasoline demand

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They found that under the reference infection scenario, US gasoline demand grows slowly after a quick rebound in May, and is unlikely to recover to a non-pandemic level prior to October 2020. Therefore, beyond the immediate economic responses, the longer-term impact on the US economy may persist well beyond 2020. —Ou et al.

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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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The report highlights the importance of near-term action to ensure the long-term sustainability of personal mobility. Understanding the future of personal mobility requires an integrated analysis of technology, infrastructure, consumer choice, and government policy. Armstrong, a professor of chemical engineering at MIT.

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J.D. Power study: consumers possess inaccurate knowledge of fully automated self-driving vehicles

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The comprehensive metric measures consumer readiness for AV technology in several categories: personal vehicles; commercial vehicles; public transit; riding if unable to drive due to age or injury; sharing the road with other AVs; and consumer purchase intent. This year, the study has been redesigned as an annual offering from J.D.

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MIT Energy Initiative report on transforming the US transportation system by 2050 to address climate challenges

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On the Road toward 2050” is a synthesis of research conducted in the Sloan Automotive Laboratory at MIT over the past five years, primarily under the direction of Heywood, with support from the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) as well as MITEI Founding Member Eni S.p.A. BP, Chevron, Concawe, the Department of Energy U.S.-China

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MIT study suggests carbon tax could help reduce US deficit, lower other taxes, reduce emissions

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trillion in revenue, which could then be used to reduce personal or corporate income taxes, extend the payroll tax cut that expires this year, maintain spending on social programs—or some combination of these options—while reducing the deficit. They found that the tax would raise $1.5 —Rausch and Reilly (2012).

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Video Friday: Tap Finger, Move Mountain

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MIT CSAIL ] If you look in the background of this video, there’s a person wearing an exoskeleton controlling the robot in the foreground. Not only do they possess autonomous emotions and distinct personalities, but they also excel in various skills such as singing and dancing, FaceTime calling, English communication, and sports.

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Daimler chief Zetsche: Daimler working toward swarm organization; mobility services, digitalization and e-mobility

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We want to have only two decision-making levels for every issue by 2020. Such as the person in charge and the team manager, or straight from the person responsible to the executive board. … The goal is to have everything in place by 2020, Zetsche said—maybe sooner. “

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