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Planning for and transforming future urban infrastructure for sustainable mobility

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Two developments reflect the attention being paid to planning for and transforming urban infrastructure and transportation in the face of increasing urbanization and the projected growth of megacities. Transportation, water and other critical infrastructure are essential components of a sustainable and efficient energy future.

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GFEI report suggests $2T savings from fuel economy improvements in ICE vehicles through 2025 can help fund long-term transition to plug-ins

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The GFEI is a partnership of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), International Energy Agency (IEA), International Transport Forum (ITF), the FIA Foundation, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis.

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ITF study finds limited environmental and safety impacts of car fleet renewal schemes in US, France and Germany

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potential to deliver on environmental and safety objectives, according to a new report prepared by Dutch research and consultancy organization TNO and published by the International Transport Forum. with experts at the International Transport Forum and the OECD Environment Directorate. the road transport sector by 2050.

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GFEI report finds improvements in average new LDV fuel economy lagging pace required to cut 50% fuel use for new cars worldwide by 2030; policy focus should be on emerging markets

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The other GFEI partners are the UN Environment Programme, the International Transport Forum, the International Council on Clean Transportation and the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis and the FIA Foundation an independent charity.

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Global Fuel Economy Initiative Releases Roadmap Report on Achieving 50% Fuel Economy Improvement in LDV Fleet by 2050

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Worldwide, cars currently account for close to half of the transport sector’s fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. These take into account an improvement in the fuel efficiency of new cars based on existing fuel economy regulations, mainly in OECD countries, with improvements slowing in most regions after 2015. Policy Development.

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LowCVP Conference attracts 200 delegates and leading speakers

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Andrew Adonis, making his first public speech since his promotion to Secretary of State for Transport, told delegates at the LowCVP Conference that climate change is an issue which defines this age. Green Awards and the Revolve London to Brighton Eco-Rally. A challenge, obviously, because it means change&#.