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TomTom: Global traffic congestion up; Bengaluru world’s most traffic-congested city

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In time, the rise of autonomous vehicles and car-sharing services will help alleviate congestion, but planners and policymakers can’t afford to sit and wait. Paris (39%), Rome (38%) and London (38%) ranked in at 14 th , 15 th and 17 th respectively. And drivers have a role to play too.

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Zipcar to expand Zipvan cargo van service across North America

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The Zipvan service makes it easy to use cargo vans more frequently, so shopping trips involving large items, apartment moving or deliveries by business users are more convenient, efficient and affordable. Zipvan started in London and today accounts for more than 10% of Zipcar’s UK operation.

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FedEx Express closes in on goal of 20% improvement in vehicle fleet fuel efficiency years ahead of schedule

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While we naturally want to improve performance and reduce costs for FedEx, we also want to see all-electric trucks become more affordable and reliable for everyone from your local pizza parlor to other small businesses that deliver. Rockville, M.D.); New York City and several locations in Texas.

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One Way to Stop the Social Spread of Disinformation

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Alamouti first noticed the potential for the spread of disinformation on the Internet in 2010, when he began working as group R&D director for Vodafone in London. We thought we would provide affordable access to the Internet. and San Francisco, initially as its director of R&D and eventually as its chief technology officer.

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ARCADIS Sustainable Cities Index: US cities held back by transportation, environmental factors

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The largest US cities—New York, Los Angeles and Chicago—score best in economic factors but are hindered by poor transportation infrastructure, lack of green spaces and diminishing affordable housing, according to the inaugural Sustainable Cities Index by ARCADIS, a leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm.

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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

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Ford Motor Credit Company announced today Peer-2-Peer Car Sharing—a pilot program for select customers in six US cities and in London. US customers participate through the Web-based, mobile-friendly software of ride-share company Getaround, while London drivers connect through a similar rental system of easyCar Club.

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Tesla Powered Th!nks?

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nk City for three years in San Francisco. nk Global, has been searching for a viable, affordable battery to power the new Th!nk nk City would be a welcome entry into the growing London market for congestion charge avoiding electric cars, and capture attention in California and New York, where hundreds once roamed (gas) free.

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