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CU Denver study finds ride-hailing increases vehicle miles traveled

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increase in the miles cars travel for ride-hailing passengers in Denver’s metro area, according to a study published this week in the journal Transportation by researchers at the University of Colorado Denver. Although our data collection focused on the Denver region, these results provide insight into the impacts of ride-hailing.

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Anadarko estimates net resources of 500M to 1.5B barrels oil equivalent in Colorado Wattenberg field

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Based upon the early results of Anadarko’s program in the Wattenberg field, we are confident the liquids-rich Horizontal Niobrara and Codell opportunity provides a net resource potential of 500 million to 1.5 Future drilling locations: 1,200 - 2,700. Net resources: 500 million - 1.5 —Anadarko Sr. billion BOE.

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NREL study focuses on growing use and impacts of ride-hailing services at airports

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In a new study, NREL researchers focused on the key observability aspects of new modes and the rate of shifts in mobility patterns across airports in the regions of San Francisco, Portland, Denver, and Kansas City—all US DOT Smart City Challenge finalists. —Josh Sperling, NREL co-author. —Alejandro Henao, NREL postdoc.

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ICCT quantifies the EV charging infrastructure gap across US markets

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The largest charging gaps are in markets where electric vehicle uptake will grow most rapidly, including in many California cities, Boston, New York, Portland, Denver, and Washington, D.C. Although much work remains, progress toward the charging infrastructure system of the future is well underway.

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How EV Charging Building Codes Help Future-Proof New Developments

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Why EV charging infrastructure building codes are important In the case of EV charging infrastructure, building codes ensure safe installation, but they also help “future proof” buildings and facilitate EV adoption. Click here to view construction resources for installing Blink charging stations.

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Columbus, Ohio wins $40M DOT Smart City Challenge; $10M more from Vulcan, $90M from private partners

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Using these resources, Columbus will work to reshape its transportation system to become part of a fully-integrated city that harnesses the power and potential of data, technology, and creativity to reimagine how people and goods move throughout their city. Allen’s Vulcan Inc.

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Researchers use IPCC AR5 models to forecast 10% drop in Colorado River flow in next few decades

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The study makes uses new simulations from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Five, to be assessed in Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Assessment Report Five (AR 5) due out next fall, to estimate seasonal changes in precipitation, evaporation, water runoff and soil moisture in the near future, 2021-2040.

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