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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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airline (San Francisco to Santa Rosa); the longest flight within the continental United States (Seattle to Miami); and the longest flight in the world (New York to Singapore). This is consistent with an estimate from the Worldwatch Institute that the most fuel-efficient distance is around 2,670 miles.). times to 2.98

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Are Autonomous Buses the Answer for Efficient Transportation and Reducing Emissions and Fuel Consumption?

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Driverless cars are poised to decongest personal car traffic, shrink our eco footprint, free up parking spaces and reduce the frequency of collisions by about 90%. Arizona-based startup Local Motors has unveiled Olli ( earlier post ), a 12-passenger minibus that may hit university campuses in Las Vegas and Miami later this year.

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Did You Make Your Connecting Flight? You May Have A.I. to Thank.

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The carriers are also using the technology to reduce costs and streamline operations, including saving fuel, said Helane Becker, an airline industry analyst for the investment bank TD Cowen. Saving fuel and frustration A.I. million gallons of jet fuel a year. capabilities that could make flying easier for passengers.

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Audi launches premium vehicle-sharing service exclusively for residents of select properties

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LUMINA by Tishman Speyer, San Francisco’s largest luxury condominium project currently under construction, will be the first residential community on the West Coast to offer the service, while the Four Seasons Residences in Miami will offer the service on the East Coast. The service will soon expand to other major US cities.

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Local Motors debuts first self-driving vehicle using IBM Watson Internet of Things for Automotive

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The vehicle, dubbed “Olli,” will be used on public roads locally in Washington DC, and late in 2016 in Miami-Dade County, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada. Passengers can also ask for recommendations on local destinations such as popular restaurants or historical sites based on analysis of personal preferences. km/kWh (2.16

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How Federal and State Government Incentives Make It Easy to Become an EV Owner

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Must an eligible Fuel Cell Vehicle or plug-in EV with a battery capacity of least 7 kWh. Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit This tax credit, which runs from now to the end of 2032, can be used for either residential homes or the installation of EVSE at businesses. Must be used primarily in the US.

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Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024

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Reasons for the falling prices include increased airplane capacity — the number of seats on a given route — and a drop in the cost of jet fuel. Not immediately, said Leigh Rowan of Savanti Travel , a personal travel management service. Does the legislation threaten your points? There’s not a rush to do anything in 2024.”

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