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Does e-commerce affect the amount of travel in the United States?

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Bureau of Labor Statistics. Of interest in this study were the following three variables from ATUS related to “purchasing goods and services.”. Average time spent traveling per day for all persons in connection with purchasing goods and services. purchasing gasoline). purchasing gasoline).

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How men and women differ in their travel patterns

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Bureau of Labor Statistics. Average hours spent traveling per day by activity for persons who traveled in connection with the activity. Men are more likely than women to travel in connection with work (39.5% Purchasing goods and services. Women are more likely to travel to purchase goods and services (44.8%

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Traditional retail sales steady despite e-commerce

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Bureau of the Census (e-commerce and traditional retail sales), Proquest (population), and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Price Index). That is consistent with a recent finding that, between 2007 and 2017, there was no significant reduction in the amount of travel in connection with purchasing goods and services.

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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

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However, the upfront costs associated with purchasing an EV and installing charging infrastructure can be a barrier for many individuals and businesses. According to statistics from Portland General Electric, the average annual fuel cost for an electric vehicle is approximately $500, compared to around $1,500 for a gasoline-powered vehicle.

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Tesla introduces Safety Score (Beta) system that incentivizes safe driving

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Tesla utilizes a Predicted Collision Frequency (PCF) formula based on statistical modeling using 6 billion miles of fleet data to predict how many collisions may occur per 1 million miles driven. Provided that a Tesla is connected to the internet, Safety Scores should provide immediate feedback on a driving session.

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Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

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The study by William Sierzchula at Delft University of Technology, published in the journal Transportation Research Part D , used fleet manager interviews and pilot project report to investigate 14 US and Dutch organizations that adopted EVs from 2010 to 2013 to determine which factors influenced their purchase decisions.

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Bosch acquires US ridesharing start-up SPLT

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SPLT uses an app to connect people who share the same route to their place of work or study. It has been agreed that the purchase price will not be disclosed. Ridesharing, in which digital services and apps are used to form carpools and to organize vehicle sharing and taxis, is a growth market in the connected mobility sector.

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