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US PIRG report finds reduced driving and rates of car commuting in most populous US urbanized areas

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The urbanized areas containing two Wisconsin cities, Milwaukee and Madison, saw the second and third biggest drops in per-capita VMT: 21% and 18%, respectively. The Millennial generation, which will constitute the largest share of future travelers, is leading these trends. Behavior Personal Transit Urban mobility'

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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This appeases the purists who can’t imagine a Harley that’s quiet and scent-free while letting H-D move into the electrified future. LiveWire Labs in Silicon Valley will communicate with Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee to “pioneer the future of motorcycling.” The LiveWire at launch was a Harley. Fine with me. Create a Sub-brand.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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Different types of non-ownership alternatives promise to be the way of the future. Uber’s value proposition is that it is cheaper than using a taxi and much cheaper than using a personal car. RelayRides enables personal car sharing with web listings, $1 million liability insurance, and GM OnStar support. In the U.S.

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ARPA-E to award $22M to 18 projects to accelerate production of macroalgae for energy and other uses; MARINER

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By focusing on the technological challenges to growing and harvesting macroalgae efficiently and cost-effectively, MARINER project teams are building the tools we need to fully put this resource to work contributing to our energy future. University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI. Category V MARINER Projects. Description.

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