cities
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A study looking at 12 U.S. cities has found that the cities that are the safest for bicyclists are the safest for everybody, including drivers.
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Why some cities should kick out cars, but others can't and won't
U.S. visitors to European cities, especially capitals like Paris and Rome and Madrid and London, often remark how different they are from those in the U.S. Many of their historic cores, dating back far before automobiles existed, remain intact—and for much of the 20th century, they coexisted...
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Even BMW's hometown may ban older diesel cars
Diesel-powered vehicles are facing a tough road ahead as more European cities move to ban older, dirtier, oil-burning cars. Diesel has long been the preferred fuel of European drivers thanks to its efficiency and lower carbon dioxide levels. However, mounting research has shown diesel-powered cars...
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Cities lead global push for cleaner, zero-emission cars
Carlos Ghosn, the man behind the Nissan Leaf electric car and now the chairman of the Renault Nissan Alliance, isn't the first to say it. But his recent comment that cities are driving the push for electric cars is an important one, because it indicates a prime market for their advantages. The...
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30 cities join to explore $10 billion electric-car purchase
While federal policies to reduce vehicular emissions of carbon dioxide are now back in the limelight, it's a different story on the state and local level. A group of 30 U.S. cities is discussing a major purchase of electric cars for their municipal fleets. The cities have jointly asked automakers...
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One third of new transit buses will be electric in 2020, all by 2030: Proterra CEO
While electric cars continue to establish a beachhead in the consumer market, electric buses are making quick inroads with U.S. city transit authorities. Several companies already manufacture electric buses, which now operate in several cities around the country. But the CEO of electric-bus maker...
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When it comes to policy efforts aimed at promoting electric cars, the focus is usually on private passenger vehicles. But to cut carbon emissions in a meaningful way, policymakers will have to look at other types of vehicles as well. That includes the thousands of cars and light trucks in the municipal fleets of large cities. DON'T MISS: BYD partners with U.S. firm to launch all-electric garbage truck (Nov 2016) Four West Coast cities are now trying to address that with a "potentially record-breaking order" for electric cars, according to E&E News. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and...
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Mayors of 4 capital cities to ban all diesel vehicles by 2025
The mayors of Athens, Madrid, Mexico City, and Paris pledged to ban all diesel vehicles in their jurisdictions by 2025.
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Electric cars to dominate on roads of wealthy cities by 2030: report
Electric cars could dominate major world cities by 2030, according to a new report.
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Electric cars are great for U.S. suburbs; cities, not so much
New York City is not well suited to electric cars, apparently.
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Most electric-car-friendly U.S. cities: new ranking puts Portland on top
Portland tops rankings for the most electric-car-friendly U.S. cities compiled by Indiana University.
Stephen Edelstein -
Cars To Vanish From Downtown Oslo Before 2020
A new plan by Oslo's city council would permanently eliminate cars from the Norwegian capital's downtown.
Stephen Edelstein -
Seattle will use 28 Nissan Leaf electric cars for traffic enforcement.
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Jobs Are Getting Further From People; That Means More Driving
A new study shows people are driving farther to get to work.
Stephen Edelstein -
Days Numbered For Dirtiest Diesels In Europe; France To Phase Out Diesel Fuel
European cities move to eliminate the dirtiest cars from their streets.
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Which City Will Have Most Hybrids, Electric Cars In Its Fleet?
Indianapolis plans to deploy 425 electric cars and plug-in hybrids in its municipal fleet by 2016.
Stephen Edelstein -
Car Ownership Rates Plunge In European Cities; Smartphones More Important
Car ownership rates in European cities are falling.
Stephen Edelstein -
U.S. To Stay Global First In Vehicle Miles Driven, Says Futurist
The U.S. may no longer be a car-sales leader, but it may continue to lead the world in miles driven.
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ShareRoller is a removable friction-drive motor that could help energize morning commutes.
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Does 'Peak Car' Mean 100 Million Vehicles A Year, Forever?
Analysts believe "Peak Car" may arrive in the next decade, permanently capping sales at 100 million per year.
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Renewable 'Pedal Power' To Light Times Square Ball Tonight
Never let it be said that New York City doesn't get everything it can out of its 50 million-plus tourist visitors each year. In this case, it's pedal-powered energy to offset the roughly 50 kilowatt-hours of electricity consumed by the famous lighted ball that drops to signal the New Year. Times...
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NYC Law To Make 20 Percent Of New Parking Spaces Electric-Car Ready
New parking facilities in the Big Apple will have to electric-car charging capability for 20 percent of their spaces.
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How Did A Small Illinois Town End Up With 300 Plug-In Cars?
:Normal, Illinois has become a leader in incentivizing electric cars.
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Bhutan Mulls Turning All Taxis Into Nissan Leaf Electric Cars
Bhutanese prime minister Tshering Tobgay wants to make the small Himalayan country a center for electric-car development.
Stephen Edelstein