article thumbnail

ITF: worldwide transport activity to double by 2050, emissions to rise 16% compared to 2015

Green Car Congress

However, transport CO 2 emissions could be cut by almost 70% over the 2015-50 period with the right policies, the ITF said. Gearing stimulus packages towards decarbonization. The report presents three main policy scenarios for the future of passenger and freight transport, and all transport modes.

article thumbnail

Study Concludes Cash for Clunkers Program Is an Expensive Way to Reduce Carbon; Paying Nearly 10x the Projected Price of Carbon Credits

Green Car Congress

do not discuss the merits of the program in terms of stimulus. While the program is an expensive way to reduce greenhouse gases, it is certainly possible that the stimulus benefits outweigh the added environmental costs. pollutants.I a consultancy, noting that fading interest suggests current car sales are borrowed from the future.“It’s

article thumbnail

OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

Green Car Congress

We note that true mass-market adoption of greener and sustainable transportation will require technologies that do not compromise on MPM. —Herya and Sundaresan. Comparison of commercially available electric vehicles driving range to recharge time (min) (for a full recharge), abbreviated as MPM (and for use akin to MPG).