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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

Cervero believes that VMT (vehicle miles traveled—the number of miles you drive in your car each year), needs to decrease to have a more sustainable environment and he believes Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is a way to achieve this goal in a way that people can embrace. The PRT as an automated taxi that is 4m long by 1.4m

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How ridesharing can help solve the challenge of urban EV ownership

Charged EVs

I think the two most important things that we’re doing right now are: enabling the build-out of fast charging in major urban markets; then, as we build out that infrastructure at scale, thinking about how we ensure that EVs can actually be integrated into that infrastructure in a way that enables or supports a reliable grid.

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On the World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Thrills and Space to Chill

Baua Electric

For months, the 250,800-ton ship, which can carry nearly 8,000 people, has been making headlines — including some that have criticized its size and potential to damage the environment. Space The ship has the feel of a city, with eight distinct “neighborhoods.” 27, said nothing could have prepared them for the vessel’s sheer scale.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

has constructed prototype PHEV trucks for electric utility companies which can deliver energy to power an entire neighborhood during maintenance or repair when there is a power outage [ 4 ]. We imagine you objecting: “Oh no, we’ll have to build lots more power plants!” One PHEV company, Efficient Drivetrains Inc.,

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