article thumbnail

NYU review study suggests potential for gauging health risks of air pollution on individual level

Green Car Congress

The level of practical use of these personal monitoring methods has not yet been developed to the point of directly impacting policy (e.g., There are challenges in enabling policies that limit personal exposures, but the likely improvements in health and welfare are potentially massive. —Caplin et al. billion a year.

Pollution 191
article thumbnail

Number of vehicles in the United States: Did we reach the peak in 2006?

Green Car Congress

In a recent article , I examined changes in distance driven in the United States during the period from 1984 through 2017. Distance driven per person reached a maximum in 2004. The present study analyzes corresponding changes in the number of vehicles during the same period. by Michael Sivak. population). from its maximum.

2006 277
article thumbnail

MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

Green Car Congress

A study by a team at MIT has concluded that roughly 90% of the personal vehicles on the road in the US could be replaced by an electric vehicle available on the market today, even if the cars can only charge overnight. The study cautions that for EV ownership to rise to high levels, the needs of drivers have to be met on all days.

MIT 150
article thumbnail

Choosing not to drive: A transient or a permanent phenomenon?

Green Car Congress

In a 2011 article , Brandon Schoettle and I showed that the proportion of young Americans aged 16 to 39 years with a driver’s license decreased substantially from 1983 to 2008. (In In contrast, the proportion of older persons with a driver’s license increased during the same period.) This article reports on two follow-up analyses.

2007 295
article thumbnail

Study shows two-stroke scooters dominant source of air pollution in many cities; asymmetric polluters

Green Car Congress

A study by European researchers has found that two-stroke (2S) scooters, although constituting a small fraction of the fleet, can dominate urban vehicular pollution through organic aerosol and aromatic emission factors up to thousands of times higher than from other vehicle classes. —Platt et al. Platt et al. Click to enlarge.

Pollution 362
article thumbnail

Gen Z Has Lower Satisfaction Rates When it Comes to Aftermarket Service Providers, J.D. Power Finds

The Truth About Cars

Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Study reveal a significant increase in overall customer satisfaction across three critical sectors: full-service maintenance and repair, tire replacement, and quick oil change. Study Rankings Validate Excellence Christian Brothers Automotive Corp., Power 2024 U.S.

Power 52
article thumbnail

Inspire Kids to Study STEM with These Educational Resources

Cars That Think

Share personal stories with students to ignite their interest. STEM for Good articles and programs. Learn about events that teach students how to conduct research, conceptualize a design, and build and test their devices. Girls in STEM. These programs provide an understanding of the opportunities that exist for women. Tech tools.

India 112