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EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

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If it replaces a motorcycle or a car trip, the environment and health effects are positive. According to the European Green Deal proposal, transport emissions need to be cut by 90 % by 2050 to achieve climate neutrality in the EU. Greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping increased by 5% in 2 years (2015-2017).

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ITF: Freight transport will replace passenger traffic as main CO2 source from surface transportation by 2050

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In the face of shifting global trade patterns, international freight transport volumes will likely grow more than four-fold (factor 4.3) by 2050, according to the International Transport Forum at the OECD’s ITF Transport Outlook 2015. Integrated policies aiming at climate and health objectives work best.

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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Secondly, the climate agenda becomes more urgent and even more is expected from technological progress. Priorities will include motorcycles, safety of new vehicle technologies (EVs) and technologies supporting driver behavior and enforcement of road rules (intelligent speed management devices, seat belt reminders, ITS, ecodriving).

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The origins of NDEW and DEED

Plug in America

It all started with President Barack Obama and as DEED begins, we’re taking the opportunity to briefly revisit the tale, with a related nod to the mother of climate change policy, as former Sen. But how did NDEW come about? Fran Pavley is well known. Gavin Newsom (then San Francisco’s mayor), Washington Gov. ” And voila.

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Gogoro expands its battery-swapping electric scooters to the Americas

Baua Electric

Together, we will provide an accessible path for both consumer and delivery riders to adopt sustainable urban mobility and play a key role in battling climate change and making the world better for all,” said Horace Luke, founder and CEO of Gogoro. “On And that news likely couldn’t come soon enough for riders in Chile and Colombia.

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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The statute, amended by Assembly Bill 109 (Núñez, Chapter 313, Statutes of 2008), authorizes the Energy Commission to develop and deploy alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies to help achieve the state's climate change policies. The eight projects are: Electric Vehicle manufacturing. $1 Earlier post.)

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Proud of its roots

Electric Auto Association

Instead, his collection of electric vehicles (EVs) has included a converted Yamaha motorcycle, a converted 1971 AMC Hornet, and several electric scooters. The chapter’s annual participation in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb also speaks to EV technology. EV entrant at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb starting line.